“IGSHAAN ADAMS”

“IGSHAAN ADAMS”

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Byron, 2024
Cotton twine, polypropylene and nylon rope, plastic, crystal, wood, glass and metal beads, mohair, gold and silver-linked chain
87 × 121 in | 221 × 307.3 cm


Faroll, Buddy, Dustin, Manon-Lee, Georgia, Esmé, Byron i, 2024
Cotton twine, polypropylene rope, cotton fabric, mohair wool, wooden, glass, plastic, stone and cowry shell beads, copper chain and tiger tail wire
117 1/4 × 68 in | 297.8 × 172.7 cm


Salat Aljamaeat Min Bonteheuwel vi, 2024cotton twine, polypropylene and polyester rope, wooden, plastic, glass, synthetic, semi-precious stone and cowrie shell beads, mohair, cotton fabric, gold and silver chain, tiger tail wire



Verwante, 2023
Cotton twine, polypropylene rope, acrylic yarn, plastic, glass, metal, crystal, semi precious stone, wood and cowry sea shell beads, tiger tail wire, cotton and polycotton fabrics and fabric dyes
93 × 121 in | 236.2 × 307.3 cm


Sterverligte paadjie huis toe, 2023cotton twine, polyester and nylon blend rope, mohair, plastic, glass, semi-precious and wooden beads, tiger tail metal wire, silver link chain and fabric dyes


Manon-Lee, Georgia, 2023
Cotton twine, polypropylene and nylon rope, wood, plastic, stone, glass and semi precious stone beads, polycotton fabric and tiger tail wire
98 1/2 × 70 1/2 in | 250.2 × 179.1 cm


Aan die anderkant van die blou veld hoor ek haar lag, 2023cotton twine, polyester and nylon blend ropes, plastic, glass, semi-precious and wooden beads, tiger tail metal wire, cotton and polyester fabrics; silver memory wire, metal charms, copper, brass and silver wire, crystal beads, automotive spray paint and clear lacquer spray paint


Die Berge Roep Die Stof Vir Gebed (the mountains called the dust to prayer), 2022
Wooden, plastic, glass, metal beads, copper and gold wire, memory wire, gold link chain, steel
30 1/2 × 52 × 36 in | 77.5 × 132.1 × 91.4 cm


Op Hitte Voet (on hot ground), 2022
Cotton twine, polypropylene rope, cotton braid, glass, wood and plastic beads, memory wire and fabric dye
81 × 108 in | 205.7 × 274.3 cm


Hoek Onder Die Trappe (corner beneath the staircase), 2022
Wooden, acrylic painted beads, plastic, glass, stone, bone and shell beads, polyester and nylon rope, mix braided rope
93 7/10 × 118 11/100 in | 238 × 300 cm


Dansspore Maak Onsigbare Patrone in Verlore Lig (dance prints make invisible patterns with the loss of light), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, stone, bone and metal beads, seashells, mixed braid, polyester and nylon ropes, link chain, fabric dye, stringing wire, gold paint and cotton twine
99 × 93 1/2 in | 251.5 × 237.5 cm


Spog Meisie Kind, Maak Hulle Weis! (boast little girl child, make them wise!) (i), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, metal and stone beads, mixed polyester braid, nylon braid, cotton ropes, plastic coated threading wire, cotton twine, fabric dye
103 1/2 × 79 1/2 in | 262.9 × 201.9 cm


Die Donkiekar (the donkey cart), 2022
Wooden, plastic, glass, metal and stone beads, metal bells, mixed braid, polyester and nylon rope, cotton fabrics, fabric dye, threading wire and cotton twine
99 × 116 1/2 in | 251.5 × 295.9 cm


Mossies Bou Neste In Die Kinders Se Maë (sparrows build nests in children’s bellies), 2022
Wooden, plastic, glass, metal beads, nickel plated charms, seashells, copper, gold and memory wire, spring wire, gold link chain
23 × 30 × 25 1/2 in | 58.4 × 76.2 × 64.8 cm


Die Son Bêre Sy Hitte Ondergronds (the sun stores its heat underground), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, stone and bone beads, cowrie shells, mixed braid, polyester and nylon ropes, threading wire and cotton twine
99 1/2 × 88 in | 252.7 × 223.5 cm



Middag Son Maak Min Verskil (midday sun makes little difference), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, stone, bone and metal beads, mixed braid, polyester and nylon ropes, fabric dye, threading wire and cotton twine
91 1/2 × 126 in | 232.4 × 320 cm


Trapvas, Die Dans Is Amper Verby (step-fast, the dance is almost over), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, metal and stone beads, mixed polyester braid, nylon braid, cotton ropes, plastic coated threading wire, cotton twine, fabric dye
101 1/2 × 160 1/4 in | 257.8 × 407 cm


Paypakkies Groei Nog Op Die Wingerde (pay-packets still growing on the vines), 2022
Wooden, plastic, glass, metal beads, nickel plated charms, gold memory and copper wire, steel, nylon and polyester braided rope, cotton ribbon
47 × 44 × 27 in | 119.4 × 111.8 × 68.6 cm


Bou Krag Met Die Springbok Se Ritme (build your power with the Springbok’s rhythm), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, metal and stone beads,mineral semi precious stone, rolled paper beads, seashells, mixed polyester braid, nylon braid, cotton ropes, plastic coated threading wire, cotton twine, fabric dye
94 × 115 in | 238.8 × 292.1 cm


Kicking Dust , Kunsthalle Zürich, 2022


Staan Op! Boor Jou Voete In Jou Pa Se Grond En Lig 
(get up! bore your feet into your father’s earth/ground and lift), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, metal and stone beads,nickel plated charms, seashells, copper, gold and memory wire, silver link chain, cotton twine
75 × 40 × 38 in | 190.5 × 101.6 × 96.5 cm



Dit Voel Soos n Ewige Dans Sonder Einde of Begin (it feels like an eternal dance without end or beginning), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, stone and metal beads, mixed polyester and nylon braid, silk, mohair and wool ropes, wool fabrics, polycoated threading wire and cotton twine
94 1/2 × 132 19/50 in | 240 × 336.2 cm


Die Grond Hou Rekord Van Sy Liggaam Se Stryd (the ground keeps the record of his body’s struggle), 2022
Wooden, acrylic coated, plastic, glass, metal and stone beads,mineral semi precious stone, rolled paper beads, seashells, mixed polyester braid, nylon braid, cotton ropes, plastic coated threading wire, cotton twine, fabric dye
87 1/4 × 104 in | 221.6 × 264.2 cm


Gebedswolke (ii), 2021-2024
Gold and silver link chain, copper wire, cotton twine, polyester braid, silver memory wire, metal charms, copper, brass and silver wire, wood, plastic and crystal beads, cowry and sea snail shells, galvanized steel, wood and clear lacquer spray paint
106 3/10 × 150 4/5 × 128 in | 270 × 383 × 325 cm


Klip Gooi (stone throw) vi, 2021
Wooden and glass beads, metal charms, metal cables and a variety of metal wires (stainless steel and memory wire)
51 4/5 × 43 3/10 × 30 8/25 in | 131.6 × 110 × 77 cm



Haar Onvangs Was Koud (her reception was cold), 2021
Wood, painted wood, plastic, glass, stone and bone beads, metal charms (knives), polyester and nylon rope, chain, wire and cotton twine
81 1/10 × 62 1/5 in | 206 × 158 cm


Mapping Yvonne's Kitchen, 2021
Polyester and nylon rope, fringe, fabric and cotton twine
111 1/50 × 132 7/25 in | 282 × 336 cm


Langa, 2021, paint on wood, plastic beads, glass beads, stone beads, bone beads, polyester rope, nylon rope, cotton fabric, chain, wire, cotton twine, 7′ 10 1⁄2″ × 10′ 2 7⁄8″.


GETUIE (witness) i, 2021
Metal, plastic, glass and rubber beads, metal wire, car paint, resin
8 × 9 × 8 1/2 in | 20.3 × 22.9 × 21.6 cm


GETUIE (witness) v, 2021
Metal, rubber and glass beads, metal charms (horns), metal wire and chain, resin
21 × 25 3/4 × 23 1/2 in | 53.3 × 65.4 × 59.7 cm


In En Om (in and around), 2021
Cloud: Wooden, plastic, stone, glass and metal beads, polyester and nylon string, cotton twine, white and silver chain, wires Floor piece: Metal, glass, stone, seashell, plastic and wooden beads, nylon rope, cotton thread


GETUIE (witness) x, 2021
Metal, plastic, glass and stone beads, metal charms (knives), hoop earrings, metal wire and chain, car paint, resin
44 1/4 × 22 3/4 × 21 1/2 in | 112.4 × 57.8 × 54.6 cm


GETUIE (witness) vii, 2021
Metal, glass and stone beads, metal charms (horns), metal wire and chain, car paint, resin
20 3/4 × 27 × 21 3/4 in | 52.7 × 68.6 × 55.2 cm


GETUIE (witness) viii, 2021
Metal, glass, rubber and stone beads, hoop earrings, metal wire and chain, car paint, resin
24 × 27 1/4 × 30 1/4 in | 61 × 69.2 × 76.8 cm



DIE GROT EN DIE GOUE VENSTERS (the cave and the golden windows), 2021
Wood, plastic, stone beads, polyester and nylon rope, chain, cotton twine
101 × 89 in | 256.5 × 226.1 cm


NAGTREIS OP N VLIENDE PERD (a night journey on a winged horse), 2021
Wood, plastic, stone, metal and glass beads, polyester and nylon rope, chain, cotton twine
102 × 82 in | 259.1 × 208.3 cm


N PLATFORM VAN STILTE (a platform of stillness), 2021
Wood, plastic, stone and shell beads, polyester and nylon rope, metal chain, fabric, cotton twine
97 × 79 in | 246.4 × 200.7 cm


OBRENGSTE (yield), 2021
Wood, plastic, glass, metal and stone beads, polyester and nylon rope, chain, cotton twine
99 1/2 × 62 in | 252.7 × 157.5 cm


GESTEELDE VUUR VANAF DIE ALTAR (stolen fire from the altar), 2021
Nylon and polyester rope, white chain, silver chain, cotton twine
105 1/2 × 74 1/2 in | 268 × 189.2 cm


AANKOMS (arrival), 2021
Wood, painted, plastic, stone and shell beads, polyester and nylon rope, chain, cotton twine
96 × 60 in | 243.8 × 152.4 cm


RENTMEESTERIN (stewardess), 2021
Wood, plastic, glass, shells, paint and stone beads, polyester and nylon rope, chain, fabric, cotton twine
110 × 87 in | 279.4 × 221 cm


NEE! (no), 2021
Wood, stone, plastic, glass and shell beads, polyester and nylon rope, cotton twine
91 × 72 in | 231.1 × 182.9 cm


KOPPELVLAK (interface), 2021
Wood, stone and plastic beads, nylon and polyester rope, cotton twine
101 × 73 in | 256.5 × 185.4 cm


Blou Verligt (Blue illuminated), 2020
Wood, stone and plastic beads, metal, chain, rope and string
108 3/5 × 76 3/10 in | 275.8 × 193.8 cm


RENTMEESTER (steward), 2020
Wooden, plastic and shell beads, polyester and nylon rope, cotton twine
120 × 73 in | 304.8 × 185.4 cm


By Die Venster In (In through the window), 2020
Sea shells, seeds, glass beads, wooden beads, stones, cotton twine, wire
101 × 73 1/2 in | 256.5 × 186.7 cm


Agter Om, 2020
Beads, rope, cotton twine, wire, fabric
103 27/50 × 82 in | 263 × 208.3 cm


l-Muhyee (The Giver of Life), 2020


Al-Mu’id (The Restorer of Life), 2020


Carry, 2018


Fall, 2018. 
Beads, galvanised wire, cotton twine and mixed rope, fringe. 
230 x 160 x 40 cm


Untitled, 2018
Cotton twine, rope and wire
70 9/10 × 42 1/2 in | 180 × 108 cm


In Fields of Gold and Green, 2017
Fabric, woven nylon rope, twine and beads
118 1/10 × 112 1/5 in | 300 × 285 cm


I was a hidden treasure, then I wanted to be known…, 2016


Plate 7, 2014
Islamic burial cloth, fabric, thread
76 4/5 × 54 3/10 in | 195 × 138 cm




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