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Studies: Ruth Prowse Art School, Woodstock Cape Town Art History, University of Cape Town, Degrees in Psychology and Neuropsychology Artist Statement: "We underestimate the role played by those who came before us in our actions, and indeed in the fabric of our environment. Many of our actions, and the events we participate in are shaped by the hands of those whose memory and message is all but lost. We need to re-examine, expose and celebrate these people and recognize their continuing contributions to society. We need to step back to see this more often. I want to introduce this dialog into my work – to force people to consider the notion of understanding the visual (and thereby society) at multiple levels. To voice the idea that one needs to remove oneself almost entirely from the literal in order to comprehend that which is subtle, but nevertheless intrinsic." The themes of my work often echo the style: Hidden in plain sight. And a translation of all that: We never really stop and notice and value the people that make us....us. You didn't just become you, other people helped with that along the way. Right from the beginning I wanted to paint in a style that everyone could understand. Actually, that everyone would HAVE to understand. To see my paintings you have to take part in the process of stepping back. You have to walk away from the painting. This is my way of commenting on people: There's so much of us that's hidden in plain sight. When we step back, we can see it. Exhibitions and experience: Although I've been drawing and painting all my life, I only arrived at my current style in 2004, having planned it for the previous 2 years. I've always concentrated on portraits, most often pieces of a face. Previous to my career as a full time artist I worked as a digital artist. Future Events: 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 |