There’s a quiet conversation happening where the land meets the ocean—one that’s felt as much as it’s seen. In this piece, two whale sharks glide through a world of texture and memory, their forms shaped by palette knife and the raw grit of Keurboomstrand sand. The vertical strokes, like rain or dappled light, blur the line between sky and sea, inviting you to pause and listen to the whispers of the deep.

This painting is part of my series ‘Dialogue Between Sand and Sea’, where I explore the tactile and emotional connection between Plettenberg Bay’s wild landscapes and the creatures that call it home. Every brushstroke, every grain of sand, is a nod to the fragile beauty of our coastal world.

“Whispers of the Deep”—Pigments, Linseedoil and Keurboomstrand Sand on a 29.7x42cm board, January 2026