Matter of serious play by Viviane Herzog
LEISURE REBEL carries the idea that rest, relaxation, leisure, and play are not just personal pleasures - they are radical forms of resistance. In a world shaped by the constant demand for productivity and economic growth, choosing to slow down becomes a rebellious act.
The seven following pieces are all part of LEISURE REBEL, where oil sticks and pigments were comibined on raw canvas. The artworks invite us to reclaim our time, our bodies, and our attention. To rest is to resist. To play is to protest. In this spirit, the piecees suggest that softness, joy, and idleness are not signs of weakness, but powerful tools for reclaiming agency in an overworked world. We all need to say no sometimes and protect our peace of mind, our sanity in this world that seems to be going mad.
Details & Dimensions
- Technique: mixed media on canvas
- Size: 38cm x 75cm
- Created in 2025
The work is unique, with a collector's value and an original signature.
About the Artist
Having always been challenged by the complexity of relationships in her life, Viviane Herzog (b. 1990) made this topic her artistic focus. Gaining a lot of insight into human nature in her earlier career as a writer and editor focusing on individuals and their life stories, Herzog turned that knowledge into making art on relational topics during her studies of Art Conveyance (Kunstvermittlung) in Basel Switzerland since 2021. Her paintings and installations using both paper and textiles highlight the value and beauty that lie in the ambiguity of life and offer comfort and hope to the recipient. She took part in several Group Shows in different Galleries in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2023. Her upcoming first solo show in Basel will combine installation, participatory art and paintings in with her fondness for printmaking.
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