I am a painter living in Chichester in England while still keeping strong links with Southern Africa where I grew up and began my study of painting in oils at the studio of Pascale Chandler.
I was delighted to have two portraits selected this year for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition and further honoured to have had one of those works ‘fortitude’ shortlisted for their two major awards.
It has also been a great experience to exhibit for the first time with the Contemporary British Portrait Painters in their biennial exhibition. The CBPP is a collective of leading portrait artists and a wonderful and supportive group that I am fortunate to be a part of.
One of the highlights of the 2024 was winning the inaugural Roger Remington Award at the private view of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. I always enjoy exhibiting with the ROI so to have received this added honour was wonderful. I am further delighted to have been made an Associate Member of the ROI.
b. 1963
Education
1980-1983 Natal Technikon, Diploma in Graphic Design
2000-2003 study of painting in oils at the studio of Pascale Chandler
Exhibitions
2024
Light fall: a solo exhibition at Jonathan Cooper Gallery, London
Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
Contemporary British Portrait Painters exhibition, The Department Store, Brixton
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2023
Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
New English Art Club Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibtion, Mall Galleries, London
2022
Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
There is always light: a Spring exhibition, a first solo show at Jonathan Cooper Gallery, London
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2021
Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
New English Art Club Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
A self-portrait was long-listed for the Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize and exhibition 2020
Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
New English Art Club Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
2018
things
An exhibition with Louise Jennings at IS Art Gallery, Franschhoek
2017
Untitled / Spring
A group exhibition at StateoftheART Gallery, Cape Town
forward
A group show at Breathing Space Durban by gracekotzeprojects
2016
reflections and shadows
An exhibition at Imbizo Gallery, KwaZulu-Natal with Louise Jennings
exhale
An exhibition at artSpace Durban
2014
a very still life
An exhibition of still life paintings and ceramics with Louise Jennings
exhale
An exhibition at artSpace Durban
2013
consider China
An exhibition at artSpace Durban
2012
currency
An exhibition at Gallery 415, Durban
where we live
An exhibition and collaboration with fashion designer Terrence Bray at KZNSA Gallery, Durban
2011
the end of the world as we know it
An exhibition at artSpace Durban
2010
big is beautiful
An exhibition of large scale works at artSpace Durban
2008
dwell
An exhibition with Louise Jennings and Jennie Castleat artSpace Durban
Solo exhibitions
2024
Light fall
Jonathan Cooper Gallery, London
2022
There is always light: a Spring exhibition
Jonathan Cooper Gallery, London
2017
makers | making
An exhibition at the foyer@studio3 gallery of works that explore the fine art of making things by hand
2009
collected
An exhibition at artSpace Durban of paintings and the inspiration behind them
Awards and prizes
2024
Shortlisted for the William Lock Portrait prize and the Ondaatjie Prize for portraiture | Royal Society of Portrait Painters
The Roger Remington Award for an outstanding painting | The Royal Institute of Oil Painters
