Andrea du Plessis

Andrea du Plessis, is a multi-disciplinary artist. Her work explores nature as a catalyst for sublime experiences, drawing inspiration from nineteenth-century Romanticism. She portrays nature as a sacred source of healing, using hybrid organic forms and psychedelia to highlight interconnectivity among species. Du Plessis is influenced by alchemical illustrations and symbolism, delving into themes of inner alchemy, esotericism, and Jungian psychology in surreal contexts. Her detailed landscapes and organic hybridity transport viewers to familiar yet alien worlds, encouraging reflection on their connection with nature. Her work revisits antiquity while embracing contemporary innovations, offering a unique blend of the past and present.