Liza Lou

The extraordinarily talented beadworkers of the Zulu people attracted US artist Liza Lou to move from her California home to Durban, South Africa. Well-known for her own large-scale works crafted from millions of glass beads, she established a studio that allowed her to be inspired by the local craftspeople while also effecting positive social change for the women now working alongside her. Now, with more than a decade spent in the community, both her understanding of the country and the inspiration it gives her continue to grow.