Claudette Schreuders: Sculpting Identity in the Shadow of Apartheid Claudette Schreuders (born February 6, 1973) is a South African sculptor and painter operating out of Cape Town, South Africa. She is known primarily for her carved wooden figures—a medium that speaks to both her personal artistic vision and the broader narrative of post-apartheid South Africa. Her work has garnered international acclaim, culminating in inclusion within prestigious institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and cementing her position as a significant voice in contemporary African art. Early Life and E…