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‘She moulds all different elements, including empty spaces and unseen potential into one final authentic expression’.

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Her often large-scale, site-specific installations seamlessly merge with their surroundings while asserting their presence through sheer size, actively intervening in and enhancing the space.

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‘Being an artist is about embracing intuitive guidance to begin the process of creative expression’.

– Heike Taschner Jeske

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Multidisciplinary & Installation Artist. ©2020
Artist-in-residence @witklipfontein @saffca.eu_saffca.npc
Affiliation: @the.academy.art l

You might have been wondering what the link to the You might have been wondering what the link to the rose is … it's always present. These rose spheres are composed of pure rose essence, a substance that has intrigued me throughout my life. 

1 single artwork of this rose language will be available during @seed_saffca  in October 2026.

#roseessence #floralwork #plantlife #plantart roselovE
Thank you for the space in which I could expanded Thank you for the space in which I could expanded on my creative languages and material.

I’ll be installing this artwork permanently in Witklipfontein & sharing the artwork I made for @seed_saffca taking place in 11-25th October!

 _ @saffca.eu_saffca.npc @pierre_lombart_ @huyberechtsxavier @witklipfontein 

#visuallanguage #artexpansion #artresidency #naturalmaterials #floralart
Developing my floral language. I’m talking about Developing my floral language. 
I’m talking about and with the flora. 

A selected work will be available @seed_saffca during the October 2026 event. @saffca.eu_saffca.npc @witklipfontein 

#florallanguage #floralart #artgallery #artcollector
@witklipfontein within the ancient multi-ring form @witklipfontein within the ancient multi-ring formations of the Vredefort Dome, my work began to mirror the landscape—forming circular, interconnected structures made from the surrounding flora. I realised that the multi-rings within the rose shape has always been a part of my work. Our connection to everything is everywhere, we must just be willing to see it. 

This has become a continued commitment to working with nature—not just as a subject, but as collaborator.

@saffca.eu_saffca.npc  #natureart #floralart #artcuration #artcollector #roseart
I created grass and plant nests or hives @witklipf I created grass and plant nests or hives @witklipfontein during my @saffca.eu_saffca.npc residency. Wearing this headpiece, with my face obscured, allowed me to blend in and become one with the area that I picked the flora from. This created a natural and spontaneous platform for theatrical capturing. 
My botanical investigations at @witklipfontein include Immortelle (Helichrysum), Slangbos (Seriphium plumosa),Khakibos (Helichrysum odoratissimum)
Red Spear grass (Imperata cylindrica) and Guinea Grass (Megathyrsus maximus) 📷 @kloe_baumgertener #artist #fliralart #natureart #bushart #artcollector
Photo documentation of us wearing spheres composed Photo documentation of us wearing spheres composed of pure flora. This formed part of my development of a botanical language, grounding & connecting me to the land and earth. @witklipfontein 
Co-artist & model: @kloe_baumgertener 
@saffca.eu_saffca.npc @seed_saffca
Following an invitation from Pierre Lombard of @sa Following an invitation from Pierre Lombard of @saffca.eu_saffca.npc —the South African Foundation of Contemporary Art—I arrived with minimal materials and an intentionally open, responsive approach to the environment @witklipfontein. The process has been materially and conceptually guided by what is available on site. I produced charcoal from local trees, for drawings depicting the surrounding landscape, indigenous flora, @kloe_baumgertener—my fellow French artist in residence—and myself within the bush. 

During the ten weeks from Jan- March, my practice has centred on observation and experimentation, testing, drying and preserving the diverse plant life found in the area. 

In the next few posts I will share the final artworks with you. 
@seed_saffca 

#floralart #plantart #bushart #artresidence #Saffca
Veld flora & Rewilding. ‘Taking some sun’ as @kloe Veld flora & Rewilding. ‘Taking some sun’ as @kloe_baumgertener would say. 
I’ve created floral spheres, multi-rings, natural adornment to be one and part of the bush. 
#play #floralartist #artist #nature Vredefort 
Residency @witklipfontein afforded by @saffca.eu_saffca.npc
We danced with the sun and had a picnic with the s We danced with the sun and had a picnic with the stars.
I’ve just returned from a mission to @witklipfontein where I discovered a world of sentient animals and talking plants. My woven plant hive mask allowed me to communicate with the flora and fauna. The weather was a wild ride of electric storms, hot days, glistening sunshine and mist that tasted like cotton candy. 😊😁@kloe_baumgertener 
@saffca.eu_saffca.npc 

#stories #imagination #bushart #happydays #galaxy
Life is one unpredictable performance. Keeping it Life is one unpredictable performance. Keeping it authentic and sporadic. As @kloe_baumgertener and I tie the last threads before leaving this incredible place @witklipfontein and sharing our @saffca.eu_saffca.npc residency, here is a sneak peak of a part of my body of work. 
(Yes it’s bush and not a rose but you might be surprised) 

#Performance #artalive #feelthespace #liveyouart #becomeyourartpiece
Outside, the world had become a kingdom of threads Outside, the world had become a kingdom of threads. Webs stretched btw branches & grass—delicate architecture made by the masters of suspension - revealed clearly by droplets of rain & mist. 
#spiderwebs @witklipfontein #rewilding #suspensionmaster #weavingart
Liberty in nature. @witklipfontein In residency Liberty in nature. 

@witklipfontein 
In residency @saffca.eu_saffca.npc
@kloe_baumgertener (📷
Sun shining on me, earth at my feet, wearing natur Sun shining on me, earth at my feet, wearing nature like protective armor into the day. 

Photo by @kloe_baumgertener 
🙏🏼 @saffca.eu_saffca.npc for the art residence

#natureisart #veldbeauty #flowerpower #artresidence
Rewilding @witklipfontein Our bush home has given Rewilding @witklipfontein 
Our bush home has given us a unique opportunity to experience the wild up close. The recent passing of the aged, gentle giant matriarch of the giraffe’s has been a poignant reminder of the cycle of life. Here, this cycle is so evident, as you see insects and scavengers in their vital role in maintaining the balance of nature. As night falls, the howls of jackals echo up to our residence.
@kloe_baumgertener (co-resident & artist @saffca.eu_saffca.npc)

#rewilding #bushart #naturecalls #giraffebone #cycleoflife
Rewilding, militant flower fever. A deep dance in Rewilding, militant flower fever. A deep dance in honouring the bush in all its beauty. 
Kloé is showcasing pieces to adorn and be part of the bush flora sculpture coming along @kloe_baumgertener (co-resident artist)
8.5km hike to the top of the koppies to see the me 8.5km hike to the top of the koppies to see the meteor impact. 
What a privilege to be guided by @mik68e and to be staying @witklipfontein during my @saffca.eu_saffca.npc 🙏🏻 artists residency amidst the koppies formed during the impact millions of years ago. 

@xavierhuyberechts 🙏🏻
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– HEIKE TASCHNER JESKE

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