About
René Twigge is recognised as one of Sydney's top contemporary artists, skilfully combining fine art and digital technology to produce a vividly dynamic collection. Her work orbits around the omnipresent theme of nature—capturing its splendour, growth, and decay, manifested in diverse hues and forms.
"Nature and colour are my muses. Botanical forms, textures, and hues serve as wellsprings of inspiration, guiding my exploration of their visual possibilities through digital means."
Twigge's captivating artworks are distinguished by an eclectic dance of colours, infusing harmony and fervor into the nexus of nature and technology. Working into the wee hours, when sunlight retreats and tranquillity envelops her surroundings, Twigge meticulously assembles and disassembles layers of paint strokes and botanical photographs, imbuing her distinctive artwork with vivacity and dynamism.
Central to Twigge's creations is the play of contrasts and the metamorphosis of natural elements into digital realms, revolving around the focal image of a flower. Though seemingly organic, these compositions belie the intricate digital crafting behind them. Photographing flowers in their natural habitat, Twigge reimagines them on the computer, layering colours and shapes to rearrange them entirely. Vibrant petals pop against dark backdrops, heightening the visual drama.
Since her studies at the Central University of Technology in South Africa, Twigge has been entranced by the symbiotic interplay of technology and the environment. Her works have graced solo and group exhibitions across Australia, South Africa, and Singapore, perpetually captivating audiences with her digitally-infused botanical wonders.
Selected Exhibitions
Sydney Indesign, Corporate Culture, Sydney
2013
With Meaning, New Castle Art Space, Newcastle, NSW
2012
Decoration and Design, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
2011
Rainbow Savannah, New Castle Art Space, Newcastle, NSW
2011
Never Before, Haas Design Collective, Cape Town
2011
Design Indaba, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
2011
Casa Labia in Bloom, Casa Labia, Muizenberg, Cape Town
2010
Heems, Kruisrivier Farm, Klein Karoo, Cape Town
2010
Members Show, Association of Visual Arts, Cape Town
2009
Cape Town Flower Show, Lourensford Wine Estate, Cape Town
2008
Botanical Series, Entrécote, South Yarra, Melbourne
2014
Den Fair, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne
2015
Collaborations
‘Fine Art Collection’ wine labels for Druk My Niet Boutique Wine Estate, Paarl, Cape Town
2011
Press
Home Design Australia, Snapshot for her feature, October
2015
Home Design Australia, What’s hot feature, July
2015
2015
Grand Designs Magazine, trend report feature, July
Belle Australia, Spy trends feature, June
2015
Home Design Australia, What’s hot feature, May
2015
The Design Files, Australian Homes Feature, May
2015
Home Design Australia, Annual Collectors Edition, What’s Hot feature, February
2015
EST Magazine, Prahran Townhouse feature, January
2015
Australian House and Garden, ‘H&G House’ feature, October
2014
Selling Houses Australia, artworks feature in Greenwich home, Sydney
2014
Taubmans Paints, Australia, TV Commercial and Colour Forecast
2014
Plascon (SA), 2015 Colour Forecast
2014
Garden and Home, Featured Artist Interview, April
2013
Conde Nast House and Garden, ‘Trends’ feature, November
2012
Conde Nast House and Garden, ‘Discoveries’ feature, September
2012
House and Leisure, ‘Floral Inspiration’ feature, September
2011
Sunday Times Home, ‘Digital Floral in Fashion’ feature, August
2011
House and Leisure, ‘Best on show, Design Indaba’ feature, May
2011
Selected Clients
Design; Haisley Morrison Interiors
South Africa: Haas Design Collective; Cecil and Boyd; Craig Kaplan; Okha Interiors
Singapore: Edit Lifestyle
Design; Adele Bates Design; Hunt & Design; Progeny Design; Smart
Australia: Hermon and Hermon; Cult; Zouk; Flackstudio;