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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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Exhibitions for André Pillay:
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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 Africa, Annual Regional Exhibition, King George VI Gallery, Port Elizabeth
2001 Black and White Ceramic Exhibition Eastern Province Society of Art
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