Discover Varicose Wyn, a mesmerizing collection of works on paper from 1989 to 2012 by the renowned South African artist Judith Mason, born Judith Seelander Menge. Known for her exceptional technical virtuosity, Mason’s mixed media creations are rich in symbolism and mythology, capturing the imagination and intellect of discerning art enthusiasts.
Varicose Wyn, 1989 - 2012. Works on Paper
Judith Mason
Varicose Wyn, 1989 - 2012
Pencil on paper
DIMENSIONS:
Frame size: 12 H x 10.5 W x 1 D in.
Image size: 9 H x 7.5 W in.
Unique
Wood frame
Judith Mason born Judith Seelander Menge was a South African artist who worked in oil, pencil, printmaking and mixed media. Her work is rich in symbolism and mythology, displaying a rare technical virtuosity.
Judith Mason was born in Pretoria; South Africa, in 1938. She matriculated at the Pretoria High School for Girls in 1956. In 1960, she was awarded a BA Degree in Fine Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand. Mason taught painting at the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Pretoria, the Michaelis School of Fine Art in Cape Town, Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici in Florence, Italy from 1989 to 1991 and acted as external examiner for under-graduate and post-graduate degrees at Pretoria, Potchefstroom, Natal, Stellenbosch and Cape Town Universities. Several of Mason's works deal with the atrocities uncovered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Mason died in White River 28 December 2016.
