J-BAC 2025 - Adult Top 15 Finalist - Karen de Necker - Heritage in Cloth Rugs Marlie is an free-lance South

Marlie is an free-lance South African artist and she has been awarded as a Top 25 Finalist and Best Sculpture Award in the ARTi Gallery Art Competition 2023

It aims to capture the essence of their experiences—both the burdens they carry and the unwavering love they offer to their families

which led to my early understanding of God’s ever presence in my life and my dependence on Him

and Iwisa pap are shown as this is so connected to South Africa

J-BAC 2025 - Adult Top 15 Finalist - Karen de Necker - Heritage in Cloth Rugs Marlie is an free-lance SouthArtist Name: Karen de Necker Artwork Title: Heritage in Cloth Erfenis in Stof Size: 9500mm x 6300mm x 4500mm Medium: Mixed media Inspiration for my artwork: The nine dolls I created are more than stitched figuresthey are vessels of memory, heritage, and storytelling. Each doll carries within its fabric the spirit of the women who came before us, their resilience, and the quiet beauty of traditions passed down through generations. I am deeply inspired