We joined Thelma on her Kewpi doll upholstered sofa for a glass of red wine and to get a glimpse into her studio and work in progress.
Favourite material to work with?
Ink and water.
What themes do you pursue?
Feminism, women, female embodiment, femininity, fashion.
How many years an artist?
Seven
Which living or dead artist would you most like to meet?
Penny Siopis, Marilise Keith, Myself in 20 years.
Where is your studio?
At Home
Art school or self-taught?
Tshwane University of Technology and Pretoria University
Prefer to work with music or in silence?
Silence
Favourite brush?
Chinese brush and sponge
Where can we find you out side of the studio?
Duncan Yard, Art shops, Malls, Junk shops, Cape Town, Clarens and Dullstroom, Woodstock, Markets, Monte Casino shows.
If you couldn't be an artist, what would you do?
Teach, Art Therapy.
Interests other than art?
Psychology, Art Theory, Art therapy.
What do you collect?
Dolls and figurines, South-African art, Art books, Handmade animals, hats, shoes, jewelery and containers.
What was the best advice given to you as an artist?
Just keep going. Never give up.
