Author Archives: Reviva

The Observer

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Reviva

I add pebbles to an image that has haunted me for years. What does the observer see? How can s/he make sense of it using the crude tools of his/her understanding? The view coats the inside of his/her skull. Why … Continue reading →

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Nuts and bolts

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Reviva

The nuts and bolts of things aren’t supposed to be as pretty as this:

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Mulberry Mayhem

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Reviva

What’s cooking on the stove? Purple berry jam? Syrup? It’s spring time and the mulberries are ripening. Maya is impressed with the net Asher has rigged to catch berries as they fall. Look how well it works! The berries are … Continue reading →

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Stepping out from behind the books

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Reviva

Visitors might have noticed the lack of photos of me on my website. So, to satisfy curiosity, a brave move: I step out from behind the posts, my books and the bookcases and present me to you. While I am … Continue reading →

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Old Man Africa

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Reviva

Might be old, might be burdened, but he’s edging us out to sea with his feet, the mischievous old sod. Illustration from the story “Old Man Africa” in the collection “An African Suitcase”

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Romantic pastime?

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Reviva

The view from the kitchen into the train room on a spring night. A sweet picture of total immersion. Peter is servicing a loco. He is choofed with life.

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Monkey’s Wedding – embroideries for sale

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Reviva

Buy an embroidery – a whacky piece of Africana meticulously hand-sewn – and help me publish a picture book five years in the making! Because of a difficult publishing climate, I have decided to self-publish this children’s picture book in … Continue reading →

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One Man, One Bar

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Reviva

The Oshakati region in Northern Namibia, part of Ovamboland, the historical nexus of SWAPO and political activism. And now?   Photographs taken as we drove past at quite a speed…who would stop?

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Namibia book complete

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Reviva

An addition to the Children of Southern Africa series published by Duzi Publishers

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Baobab Babble

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Reviva

Baines’ Baobabs Blushing Baobab Baobab and Baobaba Blistering Baobab! Burst Baobubble Birding on a Baobab Baoblobs (built by buffalo weavers) Begging Baobab The Bao of Babel Blubber and blather Baoboastful! Baobabblers Bulge and blink Baobab basin bath Baobuild Baobab park … Continue reading →

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