Cape Town’s stormy seas reflect the untamed power of nature, embodying what Walter Benjamin describes as 'divine violence'—a force that breaks down barriers without reinstating new ones. In this series, I explore the ocean as a metaphor for emotional release, transformation, and resilience. The storms, with their raw energy and unpredictability, challenge the walls we construct for protection, offering a space to confront vulnerability and embrace renewal.

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"These sketches are inspired by moments spent observing Cape Town’s tumultuous coastline during storms. The waves, relentless yet transient, symbolize both destruction and creation, inviting viewers into a space of profound emotional resonance. Drawing on Judith Butler’s concept of the relational self, this series captures how external forces, like trauma, shape our identities and the boundaries we create. Yet, just as the ocean erodes cliffs over time, these waves represent the potential for healing and connection by dissolving the barriers that hold us back.