I am currently working in Independencia with the organization Paza in rural Bolivia , whilst here I am working on my own art pieces influenced by the people I meet here and the way of life.
Textile and natural print work
Purple Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia) Embroidery and Flower Print 20.9×28,5cm 2018 $306
Suico Weaving, embroidery and flower print 29.4x36cm 2018 $404
Coreopsis Flower Print and Embroidery 33.6×40.7cm 2018 $460
Vinca flower print and embroidery 30x30cm $371 2018
Sasha Embroidery & Flower Print 19×20.5cm $244
Yellow Allamanda (Alamanda Cathartica) Embroidery and flower print 34.2×39.5cm 2018 $456
African Lily (Agapanthos) Embroidery and flower print 36.7×42.3cm 2018 $489
Peony Embroidery 13.5cm diameter 2018 $167
Purple Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia) Embroidery and Flower Print 20.9×28,5cm 2018 $306
The Explorer Embroidery 29×18.1cm 2017 $291
Wild Cosmos (cosmos bipinnatus) embroidery and flower print 23.7×22.7cm 2017 $287
Vinca flower print and embroidery 30x30cm $371 2018
Coreopsis Flower Print and Embroidery 33.6×40.7cm 2018 $460
Watercolour and flower print paintings produced during my stay in Independencia
In addition I am holding art classes with the women weavers, an art colective of teenage girls and some of the younger kids to work with them to explore new and exciting creative outings.
Whilst being surrounded by so many amazing weavers I have also taken advantage of the opportunity to learn the traditional weaving skills of the Andes
I was also privileged to be present for the Annual gathering of the weavers in Haun Carani Huan Carani gathering video
For more information on Independencia and my project please visit my fundraiser page
Surya de Wit - Fine Artist and Art Psychotherapist 