Found, Not Chosen
Materials arrive as scrap — fencing wire, offcut timber, discarded cloth. The work starts by listening to them.
Works in mixed media, tracing the quiet drama of emotion and connection.
Portrait in Ochre and Ink R16 500
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A rotating selection of available originals and editions, straight from the studio floor.
Every piece begins with what's found — wire, timber, paper, paint — and ends where it must: at feeling. I work until the material stops being scrap and starts being human. What remains is a record of that argument, kept honest in wire and ink.
Christopher Larry
Working from a studio in Cape Town, Christopher builds sculptures, paintings and assemblages from salvaged materials — exploring the shared human experience of emotion and connection.
More About the ArtistThe Practice
Scrap becomes structure; structure becomes feeling.
Built by Hand
Armatures are twisted, bound and re-bound until the structure can hold an emotion without collapsing.
Layered Surfaces
Paint, newsprint and printed matter are collaged into skins that record every decision — added, torn back, added again.
Emotional Truth
Each piece is a study of the shared human experience — labour, grief, tenderness, hope — left visible in the material.
No sketches are sacred and nothing is precious. The material decides — the artist just keeps up.
Explore the Collection
Four bodies of work — from standing sculpture to works on paper.
“I am interested in the moment a material stops being scrap and starts being a feeling.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about acquiring a work from the studio.
Are the works original?
Yes. Every piece marked Original is a one-of-a-kind work made by the artist's hand. Print editions are clearly labelled with their edition size and are signed and numbered.
How are artworks shipped?
Works are packed by the studio in custom crates and sent with insured art couriers. Smaller works travel flat or rolled in archival tubes. Tracking details are emailed as soon as the work leaves Cape Town.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes — worldwide, fully insured. Import duties and local taxes are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in the artwork price.
Do the works come with a certificate?
Every purchase includes a signed certificate of authenticity with the work's title, year, medium and dimensions on the studio's letterhead.
Can I commission a piece?
The studio accepts a small number of commissions each year. Share the scale, setting and feeling you have in mind through the contact page and the artist will reply personally.
What is the return policy?
If a work is not right for your space, return it in its original packaging within 14 days of delivery for a full refund of the artwork price. Return shipping and insurance are arranged with the studio.
Own an original.
Every work is signed, certified and shipped insured from the studio in Cape Town.