NOM

My work is driven by intuition and a sense of play.

Working with scraps and repurposing materials challenges me to explore all possibilities. In my process, I’m constantly weighing the options. What to keep, what to remove, where to adjust or add?

I absolutely love geometric patterns and bold colors. One is a perfect expression of my desire to create structure and order. The other is where I allow myself to play and experiment. In my pieces, colors can clash and be loud or reinforce each other to form a perfect harmony. Hand-dying all the rope I use adds a layer of depth, making my colors even more vibrant.

My name is nom, short for Nompumelelo. a name of Zulu origin and means “mother of success, mother of freedom”