PRESS
Selected press, features, and reviews.
Liezl Zwarts’ work has been featured in leading art and photography publications across the globe. From her roots in commercial advertising for global brands to her award-winning fine art debut, Hope Is A Whisper, these articles document her evolution as an artist and storyteller.
ShowStudio
“Paris Photo: The galleries, books and exhibitions you need to know”
By Christina Donoghue | November 2025
"Zwarts illuminates the scars of the past, acknowledging rather than hiding them, turning imperfection into a glittering gold line synonymous with strength... incorporating this idea as a reminder to those who feel they are at the edge of despair, delivering them a message through art."
Oniriq Magazine
“Liezl Zwarts et l’espoir en fil d’or japonais” (Liezl Zwarts and the hope in Japanese gold thread)
By Alice Masson | November 11, 2025
"Her work, as soft as it is powerful, whispers a universal truth: hope never disappears. Liezl Zwarts joins a generation of artists who are revisiting the nude... The spectator is invited to slow down, to let themselves be enveloped by the slowness and gentleness of the process."
Digital Camera World
“Liezl Zwarts offers a masterclass in pivoting from commercial to art photography”
By Tom May | November 12, 2025
"The commercial world demands precision and flawless execution. Now those skills are being turned inward, serving a profoundly personal artistic vision... It's a compelling reminder that the best art often emerges from our deepest pain, and the skills honed in the commercial world can be the foundation for true fine art brilliance."
The App Whisperer
“Hope Is A Whisper: Solo Show by Liezl Zwarts”
By Joanne Carter | November 2025
"Through her lens, Zwarts photographs women whose cracks reveal strength, turning fragility into testimony and imperfection into brilliance. The exhibition marks a significant moment in Zwarts’ evolving fine art career... reimaging the boundaries between vulnerability and strength through her nuanced interpretation of the nude figure."
