PASTEL HUES

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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FYXSTIE 721()

FYXSTIE 721() is one of the 3 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis in July 2021, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings was made in July (7) of 2021(21) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which […]

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Escalating feelings that far exceed common sense

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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A ROSE COLORED LOVE THAT POPPED UP LIKE A SUDDEN MUTATION II

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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A ROSE COLORED LOVE THAT POPPED UP LIKE A SUDDEN MUTATION I

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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IT WAS NOT DEATH, FOR I STOOD UP

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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FLING II

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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FLING I

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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ALL OVERGROWN BY CUNNING MOSS

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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A LOVE SO PURE YOU COULD CALL IT VIOLET

Hindley plunges into wrestling with the unknown, unnameable pathway of abstraction. This process relies on the raw building blocks that classically make up a painting: line, colour and form. He explores each of these formal aspects, while encouraging paint to be paint, inventing and developing an expanding array of applications. Energetic compositions arrive as a […]

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ZEPHYR

Zephyr is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin. Rooted in mythology, this fluid name means “west wind” and refers to the seasonal breeze controlled by the ancient god Zephyrus. Considered the gentlest of the Anemoi, Zephyrus was a wind god revered by the Greeks, for it spoke of spring’s return and its beautiful abundance and […]

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Adia

Adia means “Valuable Gift” in the beautiful Swahili tongue. That is exactly what the ability to act wisely is….a gift . Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge for the correct purpose. According to Joel Stockhill wisdom will help you to see and do the right thing at the right time in the right way […]

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Eshe

Eshe, the Swahili word for ‘one who is alive,’ represents not only surviving but thriving .  She greets you with a daring stance .  Her ruby red ,tubular flowers are hidden amongst vivid greenery that  exudes life and vibrancy . What better flower to symbolize transformation and courage  than our indigenous protea.  Many protea plants […]

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AINE

From the phantasmagorical fairy realm  of illusions and dreams  conjured up by the imagination, comes the ancient Irish  goddess, Aine. The tradition of fairy superstition has no single origin, a number of causes being credited with causality, that include trance, dream states and psychic experiences, all phantasmagoric in nature. Aine, (pronounced AW-neh  is  known as […]

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TERRA

The Title is “Terra”( latin origin) meaning planet Earth and also a reference to the Roman Goddess of Earth. 99. Teva (Hebrew) meaning nature.  […]

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Thrive

Thrive refers to the miracle plant, the Spekboom / Spekbush . It is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape . It is a bush-like plant with a thick stem and small, fleshy green leaves that clump together in threes, like a succulent version of clover. It seems rather unassuming for […]

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Dissolve

Riaan hurls and pours old car oil, effectively slowing time and capturing it with a mix of charcoal and paint on different surfaces. The static images vibrate with movement. […]

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ZINAH

Phulani puts a lot of emphasis on the eyes in all her works because she believes that we are connected to each other with our eyes. She wants to reinforce this by including only little emotion in the face. Zinah was created starting from 5 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]

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CAT EYES

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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SPARKLE

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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TONATIUHA121()

TONATIUHA121() is one of the 6 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis in 2021, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings was made in January (1) of 2021(21) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which is happening […]

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ARIA

Phulani puts a lot of emphasis on the eyes in all her works because she believes that we are connected to each other with our eyes. She wants to reinforce this by including only little emotion in the face. Aria was created starting from 5 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]

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VASALIA121()

VASALIA121() is one of the 6 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis in 2021, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings was made in January (1) of 2021(21) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which is happening […]

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Ulla

Phulani puts a lot of emphasis on the eyes in all her works because she believes that we are connected to each other with our eyes. She wants to reinforce this by including only little emotion in the face. Ulla was created starting from 4 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]

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DIVIDED WISDOM 6/10

Divided Wisdom is part of the ‘ ELDERS SERIES’ . This series is a contemporary interpretation based on the face and the ceremonial painting techniques of the Dinka people of South Sudan. The sculptures represent the allegorical use of masks. This sculpture is number 6/10 and was made from bronze and given a blue patina. […]

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KAOTIKA 721()

KAOTIKA 721() is one of the 3 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis in July 2021, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings was made in July (7) of 2021(21) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which […]

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Divided Wisdom 13/20

Divided Wisdom is part of the ‘ ELDERS SERIES’ . This series is a contemporary interpretation based on the face and the ceremonial painting techniques of the Dinka people of South Sudan. The sculptures represent the allegorical use of masks. This sculpture is number 13/20 and was made from resin mixed with dust from bronze, […]

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ARIAN

Phulani puts a lot of emphasis on the eyes in all her works because she believes that we are connected to each other with our eyes. She wants to reinforce this by including only little emotion in the face. Riana was created starting from 4 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]

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Effectus

I strive to celebrate life! I search for and explore the marks left by the world on people and the marks people leave on the world, the innocence of new life, the wondrous architecture of time, our connection to the earth and to each other. There is beauty in everything. Inspiration is everywhere. […]

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GUARDIA121()

GUARDIA121() is one of the 6 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis in 2021, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings was made in January (1) of 2021(21) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which is happening […]

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RIANA

Phulani puts a lot of emphasis on the eyes in all her works because she believes that we are connected to each other with our eyes. She wants to reinforce this by including only little emotion in the face. Riana was created starting from 5 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]

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MARWIN

Gavin Rain wanted to tell a story, a story of creating perspective. His message is clear: look at things from a distance.  Rain’s style contains an extensive step-by-step plan and is therefore time-consuming. He starts with an image, for example a rough sketch or photo. Just like in a woodcut, he transforms gradients into alternating […]

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MOMENTOUS

I strive to celebrate life! I search for and explore the marks left by the world on people and the marks people leave on the world, the innocence of new life, the wondrous architecture of time, our connection to the earth and to each other. There is beauty in everything. Inspiration is everywhere. […]

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ETHERIA 720( )

ETHERIA 720( ) is one of the 7 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings were made in April (04) and July(07) of 2020(20) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which […]

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AXIS

Phulani puts a lot of emphasis on the eyes in all her works because she believes that we are connected to each other with our eyes. She wants to reinforce this by including only little emotion in the face. Axis was created starting from 5 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]

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FERAH 721()

FERAH 721() is one of the 3 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis in July 2021, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings was made in July (7) of 2021(21) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which […]

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BRIGITTE ON THE BEACH

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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MID MORNING

Gavin Rain wanted to tell a story, a story of creating perspective. His message is clear: look at things from a distance.  Rain’s style contains an extensive step-by-step plan and is therefore time-consuming. He starts with an image, for example a rough sketch or photo. Just like in a woodcut, he transforms gradients into alternating […]

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SPHYXIA121()

SPHYXIA121() is one of the 6 works Kilmany is presenting with Atelier Louis in 2021, in an effort to challenge and amplify the modern day woman. This collection of paintings was made in January (1) of 2021(21) . The ( ) at the end is an extra indication of the global pandemic which is happening […]

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FLOWAE121()

I paint flowers as a reference to the objectification of women. Flowers are supposed to bring beauty and colour to a space and often women are expected to do the same. Women are put under pressure to be beautiful. Even on social media we find apps designed to enhance certain feminine features. So in these […]

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PEONIE GIRL

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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SHANI III

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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BINARY CODE 006100

In a world moulded by social and online media, everything has become digitized. In its primal core, all internet information and imagery is nothing more than 1’s and 0’s (binary code). Digital media in reality is a sort of magic… we transform these mathematical 1’s and 0’s into imagery. It is not celluloid or tangible, […]

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MY FRIDA

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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INGRID

Gavin Rain wanted to tell a story, a story of creating perspective. His message is clear: look at things from a distance.  Rain’s style contains an extensive step-by-step plan and is therefore time-consuming. He starts with an image, for example a rough sketch or photo. Just like in a woodcut, he transforms gradients into alternating […]

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FRIDA RED

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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AFRICAN BEAUTY 3

With her feminine portrait paintings she honours and celebrates the feminine forms, grace, movement, vulnerability and strength. “I portray the female desires and ambitions, at the same time idealistic and caring,” says Mo Nique. Mo Nique loves to experiment with her brush and palette knife. She is not afraid to try out a variety of […]

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DIVIDED WISDOM

Divided Wisdom is part of the ‘ ELDERS SERIES’ . This series is a contemporary interpretation based on the face and the ceremonial painting techniques of the Dinka people of South Sudan. The sculptures represent the allegorical use of masks. This sculpture is number 12/20 and was made from resin mixed with dust from bronze, […]

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