Heather Bailey

My art is found in my surroundings. Where I've lived has played an important part in my works.

I'm African, Zimbabwean born and raised in South Africa. The open African sky, warm sun, space, light, red dust, thunderstorms and rolling hills are a source of inspiration.

I grew up on the Natal South Coast in South Africa and the winelands of Cape Town. Both bring back memories of the sea, sand, surfing and care free life. The winelands, fruit, labour, sun, farmlands and joy. And who can lose their love for Table Mountain, fynbos and the people of Cape Town.

Moving with my family to Pretoria brought a new pallete. I lost my fear of thunder and lightning, enjoying the smell and taste of rain that arrives like clockwork every day in summer. I started to enjoy a different kind of mou