Exploring the complexities of safety and danger in natural landscapes
Meintjes finds that the softness of the yarn she employs introduces an element of vulnerability and intimacy that highlights the fragility and mutability of both nature and human experiences. The act of repeating patterns and motions through knotting, weaving, and using a punch needle creates a rhythm that evokes a sense of calm and order amidst chaos, reflecting the dual themes of sanctuary and dread in her magic realist landscapes.