£5,400
Out of stock
‘The Collector’ was inspired by the book ‘The Emperor of All Maladies’ which explored the history of cancer. The crab is positioned on a stark black background, a specimen of curiosity and complexity, a symbol of death, a reminder that we are mortal, and nature is forever.
Oil on canvas
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Pieter Henning is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with distinction from Tshwane University of Technology in 2004, majoring in sculpture and printmaking. Pieter would become a successful furniture designer, exhibiting at major art and design fairs and exhibitions worldwide, including Art Basel and Christie’s London. He has since returned to visual and conceptual art, utilising various mediums and practices including drawing, painting, and moving images. His work was recently included in a group exhibition at the Zeitz MOCAA – Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Please note that shipping costs are not included in the purchase price for this artwork, and there may be additional customs charges for deliveries outside the UK. Upon purchase, a member of the DSWF team will be in touch to discuss collection or delivery options. All artworks will remain at the Mall Galleries, even if sold, until the exhibition concludes on 6 July 2024.
CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION
At least 50% of the proceeds from this sale will support the charitable work of David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) and our ground-based conservation partners across Africa and Asia.
