EX ANIMO is a definitive Monograph following a chapter of the work of Faith XLVII from 2012 till early 2018 Comprising of selective documentation of this definitive time of her career, the book is a collection of a diverse range of Faith’s work. Touching on her varied and prolific practices but focussing on the site specific street element of her work.
The rich compilation of images is accompanied by texts which are not only explanatory of the series of works,
but intimately delve into the conceptual underpinnings that drives Faith’s practice.
The book is expertly constructed by Roger Gastman and Published by DRAGO Publishers.
Including an Intro by Carlo Mc Cormmick and text written by Juxtapox Magazine’s Kristin Farr.
This coming together of such accomplished and renowned minds has cultivated in a book that is very much from the heart, sincerely produced and carefully constructed to archive a sincere accomplishment in the evolution of this contemplative South African Female artist.
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Faith’s artistic background sparks from the world of graffiti; she is one of the most active artists in South Africa. She uses Street Art to spread her message to the world, trying to give voice to the disenfranchised and to direct the media and the public’s attention to areas where there is some form of conflict or that in some way need positive vibes. Her message transcends the medium, and her expressive power has an astonishing social impact: her works are able to change the social fabric in which they are created and provide an alternative to the mass point of view, which is intimist and mystic but equally effective. Faith has created Street Art pieces all over the world, with the same tenacity and passion that have become her distinctive traits, without underestimating her work in the gallery, where she experiments with new devices and interacts with the most disparate materials, such as found objects, paper, video, installations and so on.
Printed in Italy