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Johann Moolman
Artist’s statement Johann Moolman The majority of contemporary mainstream art is primarily concerned with urban issues of a socio political nature. Working from within a rural environment Moolman is more concerned with deriving inspiration from the subconscious and the esoteric. Together with an astute awareness of contemporary international trends in art, Moolman also derives inspiration from classical African art, Bushman art, archaeology and the archaic myths, symbols and artifacts of “...[more]

Bob McKenzie
L.B. Elliott, a marvelous painter in the ilk of W.G.Wiles. He in turn had been inspired by W.G. and Errol Boyley and so a meshing of impressionists and loose realists formed the platform of my early work. I would classify myself as an impressionist/ realist. However the greatest infl uence I believe was from Dino Parravano, the great Italian artist who lived in South Africa and now lives in the U.S.A. I was fortunate to spend some time with him and his most lasting advice was never to become k...[more]

Ros Molteno
Ros Molteno Light, space and tranquility “ I am fortunate to live in Cape Town and am constantly entranced and inspired by the light, landscape and sheer vibrancy of this city. The light here is similar to the clear, bright light of southern France, which so inspired the Impressionists. I enjoy portraying the stunningly beautiful South African landscape, particularly the beaches and lagoon scenes of the Cape. An image of a large vista which combines light, space and beauty will resonate in t...[more]

Aviva Maree
Aviva Maree is an artist who acquired extensive experience over the past 26 years. Without formal training, but captivated by the vibrancy and brilliance of colours and light, she developed her own individual style of painting, using acrylic on canvas. Having lived in Gazankulu, Venda, Tzaneen and currently in Knysna, Aviva uses her imagination and intimate knowledge of rural scenes to depict ordinary people and their everyday activities. She invites the viewer to engage with her pictures, usin...[more]

Estè Mostert
From a very young age Estè exhibited a particular aptitude for Fine Art. Impressionism means the total impression of the eye and soul, a fleeting instant in time, which is caught on canvas – the atmosphere, the moment, the colour and light. This is what Estè Mostert strives for in every work. “Only when colour, line, composition and atmosphere are integrated does the work have meaning for me,” she says. She sees her work as a romanticization of the everyday realities which surround her. Her exp...[more]

Clare Menck
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