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Artist Statement:
Statement
André
Pillay
I am a self-taught artist.
My inspiration is drawn
from many sources including
nature , emotions ,
architecture , metaphors ,
history, the abstract ,
places , symbolism , illusion
and interpreted in my own
way.
The paintings I do are
acrylics ; mixed-media on
canvas with sea , landscape
and emotional themes . Seeking
to capture the beauty , light
and spirit of places and
emotion. Other paintings
portray a more contemporary
abstract , organic and
textured approach with a
spontaneous feel. Colour and
sweeping brushstrokes all
convey a certain energy to my
paintings. Subtle nuances
give suggestion to something
familiar .
Implementing certain ideas ,
thoughts and emotions in the
beginning do not necessarily
stay that way. I enjoy the
surprises of creating work
subconsciously sometimes.
I aim to let the viewer
connect and feel these places
(emotions) , both real and
imaginary . I hope to portray
work that is timeless and
beyond boundary's of a trend
, where you may feel inspired
and uplifted.
Selected
Exhibitions :
2006 Featured on television
SABC , Curious Culture
2005 SA Culture Week at
South African Embassy in
Helsinki , Finland
National:
2005 One-of-Kind Exhibition
, Gallagher Estate , Midrand
2005 SA Fashion Week ,
Collaboration fashion and
craft design , Johannesburg
2004 FNB Vita Crafts ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
NATIONAL:
2008 CHARITY EXHIBIT ,
Walmer Park , PE
2002 FNB Vita Crafts Now
Exhibition 2002 ,
MuseuMAfrica, Johannesburg
2002 African Earth Exhibition
, MuseuMAfrica, Johannesburg
REGIONAL:
2001 Eastern Province Society
of Arts and Crafts (EPSAC),
Annual Exhibition ,
EPSAC Gallery, Port Elizabeth
2001 'Best of Eastern Cape'
Association of Potters of
Southern ...
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