WORDS Cheri Morris
These intriguingly shaped vessels in alluring earth hues are made using recycled paper and natural fibres.
What started out as a fascination with the characteristics of paper combined with natural fibres and pigments has blossomed into artist Georgine Jacobs’ EnlightenMe home decor brand. In 2014, Georgine embarked on an 18-month artistic journey of material exploration that entailed experimenting with the combination of natural and recycled fibres, and developing techniques for creating interesting textures.
The result: eco-friendly home accent pieces that display a perfect balance between dainty and durable. Georgine colours the raw materials with plant-based dyes, pigments and oxides to make vessels dressed in pretty pastels and hues of blue, terracotta, charcoal, lime and various earth colours. Each vessel is numbered and signed.
EnlightenMe is stocked by LIM and ODEON in Cape Town, Ebony/ Curated in Franschhoek, and Kim Sacks Gallery and Studio 19 in Johannesburg. The brand has also been getting some international exposure: Africanologie showcased the vessels at Decor + Design in Melbourne, a collection was displayed at The Conran Shop Autumn Winter 2017/2018 press day in London, and Source SA Design Export took a selection to NY Now.
For more information, visit enlightenmehd.co.za.