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About Martin
I was born in 1967 in South Africa to South African parents and mostly grew up in Pretoria (South Africa). My father is also an artist, I m sure that it influenced me to also create art, not only by genetics. It seems I have always been destined to be an artist, my mother said I did not walk or talk much until I was nearly two, I just drew pictures and built sand castles when we went to Plett on holiday every year. I have recently moved down to Plett permanently and is thrilled to now call it home! In 1996, I underwent a brain operation for a blocked vein and during the operation, had a severe stroke, leaving me paralysed on my right side (I painted with my right hand) and helpless as a newborn. I had to re-learn everything. After about 2 years, with lots of determination, help and love from my parents, friends and family and rehab by professionals, I could paint again. I now paint with my left hand. I was involved in various solo and group exhibitions in South Africa and France over the years, including the Association of Art in Pretoria (twice). I was also a finalist in the Sasol New Signature Art competition in 2009. I feel so blessed to be able to create. I live my fiancee on a farm (lodge) between Knysna and Plett and my immediate environment inspires every day - open spaces stillness, beautiful nature.
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US$ 84-1,394
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Exhibitions
1995 Take part in group exhibition in Paris, France April 2009 Duo exhibition at the Tina Skukan in Fearie Glen Pretoria with sculptor Craig Muller. August 2009 Participate in the Sasol new signature art competition at the Art Museum in Pretoria and goes through to the gala event as one of the top one hundred finalists. Providing artworks for the local TV series 7de Laan, for characters “Johan Bonthuys” and “Pieter van Heerden” September 2009 Solo exhibition at Chapmans Art Emporio. October 2009 Group exhibition at The Gallery at Duncan Yard. November 2009 Group exhibition at St Lorient in Brooklyn Pretoria. November 2009 Solo exhibition at The Upperdeck gallery in Plettenberg Bay. February 2010 Duo exhibition at Karoo Cafe Galery in Pretoria October 2010 Solo exhibition at the SA association of art November 2010 Exibition in Franshoek February 2011 Solo exhibition at Custom Design gallery in Knysna April 2011 Second time new signature finalist June 2012 Solo exhibition at the Association of Arts in Pretoria, South Africa Des 2012 - Exhibition at Arteriors, Plettenberg Bay 2013 - Works exhibited and sold at Ffiago Interiors, Knysna
Education
Diploma in Graphic Design at the Technicon of Pretoria (Tswane)
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