Strijdom van der Merwe, born in 1961 and based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is a renowned land artist who creates sculptural forms using natural materials found on-site. His work has been exhibited globally and has earned numerous accolades, including the Jackson Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant and the Medal of Honor from the South African Academy of Arts and Science. Strijdom's art explores our relationship with the land, creating temporary installations that harmonize with the environment.