Rix Wellmann

Throughout her life, Rix Wellmann has felt a profound connection between the images in her mind and the emotions they evoke. For her, perceiving the world extends beyond the visible into the intangible, the emotional layers beneath the surface of everyday life. Despite the contrast between reality and perception, her goal remains constant: to capture and share the magical essence that exists in the space between them.

Art has always been Rix Wellmann’s anchor, a form of communication that transcends words. From an early age, she discovered an innate ability to sense and interpret the energy of those around her, a gift and a challenge that has shaped her understanding of human emotion and deepened her connection to the world. This sensitivity extends to animals and fuels her creative practice, driving her to capture the emotional essence of every subject she sculpts, paints, or draws.

Through her work, Rix Wellmann invites viewers to step into this emotional space and experience life from a perspective that may be unfamiliar, yet profoundly moving. She draws inspiration from the people she meets, the animals she connects with, and the natural beauty that surrounds her.

Moments of pure joy, often born from pain or struggle, serve as reminders of life’s small yet significant pleasures. These fleeting moments form the foundation of her work, expressing both hardship and hope. Rix Wellmann has learned that even in suffering, one can embrace colour and celebrate the incremental joys of existence.

Though she works across various mediums, sculpture remains Rix Wellmann’s first love. There is a unique immediacy in shaping physical materials, allowing her to give form to the intangible and breathe life into emotional undercurrents. It is her most authentic voice and it translates inner landscapes into tactile, tangible expressions.

As she continues to evolve as an artist, Rix Wellmann remains committed to exploring emotion, energy, and the human condition. Her work is a dialogue between herself and the world and an invitation for others to pause, feel, and find beauty within life’s smallest moments.

Rix Wellmann is represented by The Artists Gallery in Cape Town.