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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$ 85-1,794
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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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