Lianne Scher, South Africa’s queen of artful sourdough

written by Savanna Douglas November 17, 2022

Lianne Scher, local food artisan, author and jeweller, has taken artful breadmaking to new heights with her exquisite gallery of sourdough loaves. Baked to perfection, dusted with flour and transformed into her canvas, Scher blends the lines between art and a fresh loaf of bread.

From Pablo Picasso on rye to Frida’s Kahlo’s self portrait on sourdough, let’s explore some of the artist baker Lianne Scher’s phenomenal creations:

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“I loved doing this sour dough self portrait of Frida Kahlo which was dedicated to Dr Leo Eloesser, 1940.” Says Lianne, in an Instagram post sharing her recent work.

“Frida Kahlo made a dramatic entrance to her only solo show in Mexico City. The artist arrived by ambulance and had to be stretchered into the gallery. Her sick bed, which had preceded her by truck, awaited her. The tequila flowed.”

“The 46-year-old artist, who had less than a year to live, spent many months confined to bed by injury and illness during her short life. But her bedroom in La Casa Azul, the family home in Mexico City that she transformed into a sanctuary and menagerie, was where she blossomed as an artist.”

In many other posts, we discover Lianne’s love for Picasso, and her talent for translating his works, in her own artful style:

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In her gallery of spectacular sourdough loaves, Scher shares her tributes to icons like Nelson Mandela, Iris Apfel, and a favourite local artist, Lionel Smit.

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We love Lianne’s flair for baking, and her unique take on creating art on edible canvas.

It must feel slightly sinful slicing into one of Scher’s loaves. They demand a special occasion. One with all your loved ones in tow, ready to share a beautiful lunch. What better way to mark a special meal than with an artful loaf of sourdough that everyone will remember? If Lianne ever hosts a masterclass, we’ll be the first to sign up.

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