Talitha Deetlefs

Inspired by the beauty and sensuality of the female form, Talitha Deetlefs’ collection of finely crafted sculptures embodies the still but dynamic strength of the feminine spirit.  Her love of the sculpted figure and the craft of metalworking meld together creating a unique collection of exclusive works of art.

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 ‘I enjoy exploring the beauty that can be found in the interplay between contrasting forces, whether these be tangible or spiritual; the hard edge of the metal and the soft lines of the female form, smooth and textured surfaces, strength and vulnerability.’

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Paying special attention to detail and design Deetlefs clothes her female forms in layers of sheet metal, the designs carefully chosen to accentuate the beauty of the form.  Her designs differ from sculpture to sculpture – on Shield II strips of metal are loosely applied in concentric bands, in contrast with the highly controlled metal weaving as seen on Shield IV.

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The original sculptures are cast into bronze, adding to the work the timeless grace associated with this medium. Talitha Deetlefs was born in Heidelberg in 1980.  She attended the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, where she studied painting and printmaking.  She relocated to Cape Town in 2003 and for a number of years worked in the film and decor industry.  It was during this time that she developed a keen interest in sculpture and in 2007 accepted a position at an art foundry in Stellenbosch where she became familiar with all production and business aspects of sculpture creation and bronze casting.  Her body of work was well received when she started exhibiting in 2009 and her work can now be seen in select galleries and private collections worldwide.