The fences we make

$700.00

LIODA CONRAD

Fine Artist | Cape Town, South Africa
Represented by Color Me Africa Fine Arts Gallery

“Art is not a pursuit, but an inherent aspect of my being. As a creator, I am driven by an innate desire to express the beauty of the world around me.”

Artist Statement

Lioda Conrad is a Cape Town–based fine artist whose work reflects a deep, lived connection to the African continent. Born and raised in Africa, she draws inspiration from its landscapes, wildlife, and people, translating these elements into expressive compositions that celebrate Africa’s spirit, movement, and emotional depth.

Formally trained in the visual arts, Conrad’s practice balances technical discipline with intuitive freedom. Her work captures Africa not only as a physical place, but as a source of identity, memory, and cultural resonance. Respected South African art masters have recognized her work as a meaningful and impactful contribution to contemporary African fine art.

Description

Medium: Sealed Watercolor on Hahnemühle Paper
Size: 16.5 x 23.4 inches
Price: $700
Signature: Signed
Shipping: Shipped Framed
Authenticity Certification: Included

In The Fences We Make, Lioda Conrad explores the visible and invisible boundaries that shape human experience. A vivid band of crimson stretches across the composition like an emotional horizon, layered with atmospheric washes of charcoal, slate, and soft earth tones. Vertical strokes of cool blue punctuate the surface—suggestive of barriers, markers, or divisions—standing in quiet contrast to the fluid movement surrounding them.

The tension between structure and spontaneity is central to this work. Conrad’s intuitive watercolor technique allows pigment to bleed and merge organically, while the deliberate linear elements introduce rhythm and restraint. The result is a compelling abstract narrative about protection, separation, and the spaces we create—both to guard and to contain ourselves.

Executed on archival Hahnemühle paper, sealed for longevity, and offered signed, framed, and shipped, this piece presents collectors with a refined, emotionally resonant work that balances contemporary abstraction with deeply human themes.