Liza Grobler, Chrysalis — Liza Grobler

Liza Grobler, Chrysalis


liza grobler (1974)

Cape Town mixed media artist Liza Grobler creates vibrant site-specific works blending traditional crafts & bright colors. Explore her beadwork, installations & unique aesthetic.

Social Fabric (Cape Town, South Africa)

Explore Social Fabric, Cape Town – South Africa’s vibrant textile heritage and contemporary art scene! Discover collaborative projects, artist residencies & inspiring landscapes at this unique cultural institution.

Liza Grobler was Social Fabric artist-in-residence exploring mohair. Following on from her residency, and having been introduced to geotextiles by Social Fabric, Liza made this work. It is a nest crocheted from mohair and a Kaytech geotextile which houses a musician. The work speaks of the environments textiles help create for us, whether clothing (traditional use of mohair) or the making of more human-friendly environment (geotextiles are used to line roads and mines). The title