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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Title is “Terra”( latin origin) meaning planet Earth and also a reference to the Roman Goddess of Earth. 99. Teva (Hebrew) meaning nature. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jane’s series of paintings called ‘Transcendence’ represents the level of consciousness through the expression and emotion in the subject’s eyes, an almost otherworldly expression. She used the grisaille technique in oil paint for all the faces to give a slightly dreamy effect and combined that with gold leaf representing the light of higher consciousness. […]
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. Nalini was created starting from 5 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Jane’s series of paintings called ‘Transcendence’ represents the level of consciousness through the expression and emotion in the subject’s eyes, an almost otherworldly expression. She used the grisaille technique in oil paint for all the faces to give a slightly dreamy effect and combined that with gold leaf representing the light of higher consciousness. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 14/20 and was made from resin mixed with dust from bronze, […]
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. […]
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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“The faster we move the less we see the details” “We see our lives in frames per second” 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. Exploring and deepening his own impressions and comprehension, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Rainbow Goddess […]
Janko de Beer grew up in Pretoria, South Africa. He obtained his National Senior Certificate from Pro Arte Alphen Park (1997), a reputed art school in Pretoria, where he was exposed to a range of art forms. In 2003, he obtained his Bachelor of Laws ( Legum Baccalaureus ) from the University of South-Africa. During […]
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 […]
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 […]
Janko de Beer grew up in Pretoria, South Africa. He obtained his National Senior Certificate from Pro Arte Alphen Park (1997), a reputed art school in Pretoria, where he was exposed to a range of art forms. In 2003, he obtained his Bachelor of Laws ( Legum Baccalaureus ) from the University of South-Africa. During […]
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, […]
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 […]
FYXSTI121() 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 […]
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. Alora was created starting from 5 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]
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 […]
FAFI 420( ) 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 […]
Mbali, meaning “open flower” in Swahili and this reflects in this wonderful painting. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Nefertari was created starting from 5 different photographs. Phulani does not paint a person, but invents […]
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 […]
VISUA121() 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Explixia 420( ) 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 […]
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 […]