Amazing Body painting by Jeanne-Mare

Today we have  a chat with Jeanne-Mare about her truly awesome artistry as a body painter, enjoy! Who is Jeanne-Mare and what do you do? I’m an artist living in Cape Town, and travelling the world as often as I can. I work in film, theatre and events as a special effects make up artist and production designer. So I’m for the most part making stages, creating characters,... Read More

Malo 8 sponsors Soweto arts residency

Frieze Films commercials director Malo 8 has founded an arts residency in Diepkloof, Soweto. “I wanted to create a place where there was no pressure to create for an art show,” says Malo. “A place where artists could just make the art that they want to for that moment, with no theme pushed on them.” Malo provides accommodation, as well as materials for the month-long residencies. ... Read More

Beautiful Digital Designs and Sculptures by Gordon Hayward

Today we chat with Gordon Hayward. He tells us about his passion for the arts. And showcases some of his  beautiful work. Who is Gordon Hayward and what do you do? Every day is a new learning experience for me and an adventure of self-discovery. However, if I have to sum up what I have learnt about myself, I would describe myself as a constant work-in-progress. While I consider... Read More

Dumas Portrait of Madiba on Auction

A limited edition lithograph of Nelson Mandela as a young man by one of South Africa’s most internationally renowned living artists will be auctioned in Cape Town at the Stephan Welz & Co. Decorative and Fine Arts Auction, 19 and 20 February. Portrait of A Young Nelson Mandela is one in a series of 250 lithographs by Cape Town-born artist , who has resided in Amsterdam... Read More

Surfers at Strandfontein, by Peter Clarke

The trend of surf art is reaching ‘point break’ in South Africa, as evidenced by items on sale at the upcoming Stephan Welz & Co. Decorative and Fine Arts Auction in Cape Town, 19th and 20th of February. Already creating waves amongst collectors are Surfers at Strandfontein, a painting by revered Cape Town artist Peter Clarke, and The Surfboard Table, designed... Read More

One of South Africa’s most highly regarded living artists: Peter Clarke

If you met Peter Clarke in the street, you’d hardly guess that this spry and unimposing 82-year-old character is one of South Africa’s most highly regarded living artists and one of Cape Town’s most artistic sons. Born and bred in Simonstown, Clarke and his family were forcibly relocated to Ocean View, the community adjacent to Kommetjie, which came into existence through... Read More

A chat with the vibrant Cape Town artist, Donna Solovei

Who is Donna Solovei what do you do and where are you based? I have been trying to think of an animal that best describes me, and most friends have suggested a squirrel. An inquisitive and adventurous explorer. Although, in an ideal world I would like to be a squirrel with wings that can swim too. In reality, I use my creativity to help me explore the world, and known as an artist... Read More

In-depth chat with inspiring painter Ulrich de Balbian

Who is Ulrich de Balbian and what do you do? I am in my sixties, born of a German mother and Dutch-French father. I lived and studied in a number of countries, including Great Britain, France, Germany and Spain.I have doctorates in Philosophy and Theology and qualifications in Social Science and Fine Art.When i was young I did sociological research in South Africa, so I know certain... Read More

Artbid invites you to exhibit on their online gallery

Artbid  (www.artbid.co.za ) is an online auction platform developed to to assist emerging artists in getting their careers going by showcasing their talent to a global audience.   Suzanne Bohme  gives more insight on the website “Our offering to the artist is unique in that every artist will get a dedicated page, displaying a complete artist profile/CV, all available works,... Read More

Quick chat with an allround Fine Artist: Gabriela Brandaõ

Who is Gabriela Brandaõ and what do you do? I am 22 years old, born and bred in Cape Town, exploring art in almost all its creative forms. I am a freelance artist and photographer, mostly doing works for my own creative fulfilment and experimenting with new art forms picked up along the way. Where do you draw your inspiration from and how would you define your style? My surroundings,... Read More