Biography

Landia Davies is a self-taught contemporary South African artist who makes clay sculptures that are cast in bronze. Her modern and playful work aims to evoke a sense of joy through her works and encourage the viewer to embrace the power of vulnerability.
They are invitations to be brave enough to take risks and be true to yourself. The artist's work celebrates naivety and playfulness amid complexity and adversity. Her sculptures encourage the viewer to forge an authentic individual identity in defiance of society’s tidy labels and categories.