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Why are millennials so burnt out? How do we find our footing in a shifting world?
Why are millennials so burnt out? How do we find our footing in a shifting world?
Why are millennials so burnt out? How do we find our footing in a shifting world? After many conversations with my friends and peers, it seems like burnout can often... Read more...
BLOOM After Dark Winter Circles
BLOOM After Dark Winter Circles
May 17th 2026 I almost forgot what year it is. The months have rolled into one another, and I am now in the third month of consciously running my business... Read more...
The Naked-Lady-Lily
The Naked-Lady-Lily
When the Amaryllis belladonna start to appear around the city, it is a sign that summer in Cape Town has come to an end. The Jersey lily, belladonna lily, naked... Read more...
Ten Years and Three Months
Ten Years and Three Months
I was recently listening to a podcast about “post regret”, how after posting on social media you might, after the fact, look back and wonder to yourself, “how did I... Read more...
Amy Ayanda Lester X Rain X Latitudes
Amy Ayanda Lester X Rain X Latitudes
The 2025 RMB Latitudes Art Fair took place at the stunning Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg from 23–25 May 2025. I was lucky enough to be a part of the selection... Read more...
The Importance of Inclusivity in Art: A Reflection on Feminism and Diversity in the Cape Town Art Scene
The Importance of Inclusivity in Art: A Reflection on Feminism and Diversity in the Cape Town Art Scene
As a local artist, I often find myself being approached for work with a focus on being “the female local artist.” And, if you’re a mother too, well, that makes... Read more...
Amy Ayanda Studios x Mungo
Amy Ayanda Studios x Mungo
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Tell me what you would miss
Tell me what you would miss
TELL ME WHAT YOU WOULD MISS My solo booth at RMB Latitudes Art Fair  Friday 24th-Sunday 26th of May Amy Ayanda Lester’s work is an abstract exploration into personal and... Read more...
All That Glorious, Temporary Stuff
All That Glorious, Temporary Stuff
On Printmaking, Rest, Mothers Day and the age of overwhelm. Two months ago I had the privilege of working for five days in the David Krut Workshop. I printed alongside... Read more...
We become wise, sometimes by remembering
We become wise, sometimes by remembering
On change, collecting flowers and being vividly present.  The studio is in for a massive shift. I have been saying it for months but I am never good at updating... Read more...
Joining forces with Popstrukt Furniture.
Joining forces with Popstrukt Furniture.
The Studio collaborated with Popstrukt for Cape Town Furniture week 2024 and the results are exquisite! Place your bids before it's too late. Read more...
HEY, NEW YEAR NEW YOU
HEY, NEW YEAR NEW YOU
The last collection I launched in 2021 was in October. It didn't sell as fast as I thought it would which lead me down a rabbit hole of "not-good-enough-everyone-else-sells-out" for many... Read more...
Arq at Home
Arq at Home
What's your current state of mind Self Forgiveness. It has definitely been the hardest season of my life becoming a twin mom and now a mother of three. I have gotten... Read more...
HEY Mama, June Edition: KID THE LABEL
HEY Mama, June Edition: KID THE LABEL
Meet the amazing June Mama Makers,    Lindsey Eyre and Seema Allie. While we are also mothers, we are so much more than that. Here is a little about our first... Read more...
Daily Rhythm (of sorts)
Daily Rhythm (of sorts)
I wanted to share with you a little sneak into the type of day that we usually have, although everyday is different let’s be honest... but there is some form... Read more...
A Look into the Stoep Studio
A Look into the Stoep Studio
I wanted to share these beautiful images my dear friend Paige Wood took with my community. It has been a SHIFT that is for sure. But I am counting my... Read more...
Framing Guide
Framing Guide
Framing So, you have gone and bought yourself an artwork from my store! YAY! (Thank you!) The prints on my store are all standard sized prints: 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 18x24,... Read more...
Watch Beginners Music Video NOW
Watch Beginners Music Video NOW
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