J-BAC 2025 - Adult Top 15 Finalist - Marlene Liebenberg - Become one with the Ocean

Artist: Marlene Liebenberg

Artwork Title: Become one with the ocean.

Size: 54cm(L) x 37cm(W) x 53cm(H)

Medium: Resin composite and mixed medium.

Inspiration:   

My two sons are both surfers and I've watched them surf ever since they started when they were still very young. Every year we attend the international surf competition in Jeffreys Bay. I've watched the Oscar award winning documentary, My Octopus Teacher which was also a big inspiration to me.

Artist Bio:     

Marlene is a self-taught full-time artist, sculpting for just over six years and resides in Paradise Beach, Jeffreys Bay.

She specialises in polyester resin composite sculptures but also uses other mediums in her work.

From memory she creates sculptures, which are unique, unusual and an expression of her creative and innovative approach with the materials that she uses.

Marlene has done various commissions and her work is displayed at various galleries.

Her work is also available on social media:

Facebook under: Marlene Liebenberg Art and

Instagram under: marleneliebenberg111