MARINDA DU TOIT
Marinda du Toit is a South African artist based in Pniel, outisde Stellenbosch in the Western Cape.
She is known for her highly imaginative, ‘found object' sculptures that she fashions out of recycled materials, while also featuring her sculptures in video installations.
Marinda is a self-taught, 'outsider' artist.Her mentors were Diek Grobler, Retha Buitendach, Gordon Fraud and Michele Nigrini.
She often works with fellow artists Diek Grobler and Charles Badenhorst to create short animation films.
Marinda du Toit completed a Bachelor of Arts with Music as a subject at the University of Pretoria.
Awards:
2007 - Merit Award for “Little Bang”, Ekurhuleni Arts Competition
“Little Bang” Nomination for SAFTA’s Best Short Film
FOUND OBJECT SCULPTURES
Pisces Angelus .Found Objects sculpture. 29 x 14cms . R 4450
Beach Bomb. Found Objects sculpture. 24 x 7cms x 9cm R 2700
Ballerina .Found Objects sculpture. 19 x 7cms . R 3180