BIOGRAPHY
I was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and from a young age showed a keen visual interest in the world around me, encouraged by a strong artistic flair that runs through my family.
While studying the history of art, I was fascinated and inspired by the French Impressionist movement from the 1870’s, and the unique characteristics they introduced into their work – not least the accurate depiction of light and its changing qualities.
Following my studies at the Nelson Mandela University in art, photography and graphic design, I pursued a long and successful career in the advertising industry. The variation and creativity of visual material and conceptual ideas required in this profession, has certainly influenced my fine art significantly.
From figurative and representational styles to complete abstract, I create and innovate art in multidisciplinary and various multimedia techniques. Much emphasis is placed on experimentation with, used (often waste) and new materials and mediums, whilst always striving to be relevant and unique. Producing work on the cutting edge of contemporary art, is where my creative focus lies.
One of my main objectives is to achieve an exceptional standard for myself and my art audience/buyers, who appreciate a high level of creativity and originality in fine art. Success I believe is achieving a timelessness in my work, and one in which the collectors and owners of my art pieces never tire of the visual enjoyment experienced.
I am based in Cape Town, South Africa, and have been practicing as a professional artist for the past three years. At least seventy percent of my work sold to date, through galleries and direct commissions, have been to international buyers.
CV
Studied art, design and photography at the Nelson Mandela University – 1976 to 1978
Art Director in the advertising profession – 1979 to 2000
Creative Director / Partner – Red Cherry Advertising – 2000 to 2020
Solo Exhibitions
- Gavin Larkin Art Gallery – December to May – 2023/2024
- Gavin Larkin Art Gallery – June to September – 2024
Group Exhibitions
2021
- CapeTown International Convention Centre ‘THIS IS ART 2021’ –
November 2021.
• Kirstenbosch, Richard Crowie Hall – (SASA)* 114th Annual Exhibition –
Oct. 2021. *(South African Society of Artists)
2022
- Simonstown Art Gallery – Summer Theme – January 2022
• Art Point Gallery – ‘Noordhoek Plein Air Art Festival’ – Feb/March
2022 - Ink Box Gallery – ‘Abstractly Yours’ – March 2022
• Benguela Gallery – Grand Opening – April 2022
• ManZart Gallery, Hermanus – Regular Exhibition – April 2022
• Ink Box Gallery – ‘Renewal’ Art Exhibition / three artist exhibition –
April 2022
• You&I Art Gallery – New Gallery Opening. – September 2022.
• The StArt Gallery – Spring Theme – September 2022.
2023
Ink Box Gallery – Group Exib. – Feb 2023
• Daor Art Gallery – ‘Autumn 2023 Group Exhibition’ – March 2023
• Youngblood Africa Art Gallery – General Exhib.– April 2023
• First Thursdays Art Exhibition at Simons – May 2023
• Youngblood Africa Art Gallery – Group Exhib.– June 2023
• Noordhoek Artpoint Gallery – ‘Re PAWposed. Exhib./Auct– July ‘23
• First Thursdays Art Exhibition at Simons – September 2023
• You&I Art Gallery – General Exhibition – Oct. 2023
• Art Trader Gallery – Summer Exhibition – Nov. 2023
2024
- Red The Gallery – The Power Of Women – April 2024
• Noordhoek Artpoint Gallery – ‘Re PAWposed. Exhib./Auct– July 2024
• Youngblood Africa Art Gallery – Spring Exhib.– September 2024
• First Thursdays Art Exhibition at Simons – October 2024
• Little Nood Gallery – Fourth Quarter Exhibition – Oct 2024
• Azur Berlin Gallery – 07 Exhibition – Oct/Nov 2024
STATEMENT
From figurative and representational to complete abstract, creating and innovating fine art in multidisciplinary / multimedia styles and techniques. Much emphasis is placed on experimentation with, used (often waste) and new materials and mediums, whilst always striving to be unique and original. Being on the cutting edge of contemporary art is where my creative focus is.
