Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Artist
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| gptkbp:artMovement |
Outsider Art
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| gptkbp:artwork |
Emphasis on personal expression
Inspiration for future generations of artists Sculpture and installation Expressed personal experiences through art Started creating art later in life Pioneered new techniques in sculpture. Recognized by art historians Awarded for contributions to art Explored themes of spirituality Influenced the perception of rural art Inspired by local legends and myths Isolation and nature Part of the Nieu-Bethesda artistic community Transforming the landscape through art Worked with local craftsmen Promoting_outsider_art_in_South_Africa |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Nieu-Bethesda_community
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1890-10-23
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| gptkbp:communityEngagement |
Involved in local arts initiatives
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Part_of_South_African_art_history
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Tourist_attraction_in_Nieu-Bethesda
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Symbol_of_creativity_in_rural_South_Africa
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
1972-05-08
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| gptkbp:education |
Self-taught
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
Featured in numerous art shows
Various_galleries_in_South_Africa |
| gptkbp:famousFor |
Unique architectural sculptures
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| gptkbp:famousLandmark |
gptkb:The_Owl_House
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"Art is a way of life."
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Helen Martins
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Contemporary artists
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Surrealism
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| gptkbp:influences |
Nature and environment
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Local folklore
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Owl House
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Cultural_icon_in_South_Africa
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| gptkbp:nationality |
South_African
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Concrete owls
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| gptkbp:notableFigures |
Local artists and sculptors
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
Owl House sculptures
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Sculptor
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| gptkbp:personalLife |
Lived alone for many years
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| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
Nieu-Bethesda,_South_Africa
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
Nieu-Bethesda,_South_Africa
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| gptkbp:posthumousRecognition |
gptkb:Helen_Martins_Foundation
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| gptkbp:recognizes |
Posthumous exhibitions
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| gptkbp:spouse |
nan
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| gptkbp:style |
Eclectic
Folk art |
| gptkbp:technique |
Mixed media
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