Our Artists
Showcasing the artists of Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay, St James, Kommetjie, Noordhoek, Ocean View, Masiphumelele, Glencairn,Clovelly and Lakeside.
Peter Clarke – world renowned artist and writer from Ocean View
 What a privilege it was to meet Peter Clarke the Man. I hope to have more interaction with this delightful, extremely talented 82 year old with a zest for life and a remarkable lack of bitterness (despite the unfairness with which he and his people have been treated under both the Apartheid and new South African governments) that make him a truly remarkable man.
http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2012/03/interview-with-peter-clarke-world-renowned-artist-and-writer-from-ocean-view/
 Jaap Pieterse of Fish Hoek, sculptor and furniture maker
Multi-talented artist Jaap Pieterse creates beautiful and functional pieces of artwork from pieces of driftwood. You may have been intrigued by his delightful 2.5m figure of a fisherman that graced Kalk Bay harbour pier for several months.
http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2012/02/jaap-pieterse-sculptor-and-furniture-maker/
 Ryno Swart: Artist and art teacher from Simon’s Town
Asked what advice he would give an aspiring artist, his reply was: “Paint exactly what you see – and then learn to see!” Read more about Ryno and also his collaboration with musician Dr Steven van der Merwe in
http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2011/10/ryno-swart-artist-from-simon%e2%80%99s-town/
Vivacious multi-talented Effie Joffe of Fish Hoek
A distinguished sculptor, Effie Joffe of Fish Hoek is also an accomplished pianist, painter,  writer and dress designer.“Art and music and writing are the best therapies in the world. All come from the same well.”
http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2011/08/creative-and-vivacious-effie-joffe-%e2%80%93-a-multi-talented-woman/
Reynier van Zyl - all-round visual artist from Fish Hoek
 Reynier is especially interested in concept art, which involves an artist producing a visual image for any given idea by using a digital medium. This could involve the creation of visuals for films, computer games, advertising and much more.
http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2011/07/reynier-van-zyl-visual-artist-from-fish-hoek/
Matrics from Fish Hoek and Muizenberg High exhibit at Iziko National Art Gallery
 A selection of some of the best work from the portfolios of the Matrics of 2010 was exhibited at the Iziko National Art Gallery in Cape Town. We were delighted to see that Fish Hoek and Muizenberg High students were well represented. One of the 2010 Matric Art themes was `Who am I’ and it was exciting to see the variety, quality and creativity of the responses to this theme.
Muizenberg students had a number of fun and funky pottery figures. In contrast, a Wynberg Girls High student has a celebratory view of the future. (See picture on the LHS ) The art work that achieved the highest marks in the Western Cape for the 2010 Matric practical is a charcoal drawing by Melissa Oosthuisen of Fish Hoek High called Identity Document. Read the full article at: http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2010-matrics-of-fish-hoek-muizenberg-high-shine-at-iziko-art-exhibition/
The Jungle Theatre
 The Jungle Theatre Company of Muizenberg was founded in the mid 1990s by Louw Venter and Vincent Meyburgh. Jungle Style is all about addressing local environmental issues in a fun, inter-active and informative way. Primarily focussed on children, Jungle embraces a multi-lingual approach using delightful local archetypes, props and costumes made from waste and audience participation. Louw who left Jungle to pursue what he called a more profitable career in entertainment acknowledges Jungle Theatre as being “ less about its own voice and own art and more about contributing to Society”. `Jungle’ continues to make a significant contribution to environmental awareness and is growing its talent by training 8 new performers. A new production The Whale Show is being launched on 2nd April at the Kalk Bay Theatre. The booking line for tickets is 073 220 5430. Read more about Jungle Theatre here.
Willemien de Villiers, artist and author from Muizenberg
“As a writer and as an artist, I’m inspired by the connections I observe; between people as functioning or non-functioning relationships; and while painting, as energy points found where the stalk meets the bud, the roots meet the soil and where the hawk moth’s proboscis probes the throat of a flower.”
Read more about Willemien and see a selection of her paintings on
http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2011/02/willemien-de-villiers-artist-and-author-from-muizenberg/
Studio muse – Lyn Whittle
Lyn Whittle is a printmaker by profession and has taught junior and matric art at schools and a  College in Cape Town for the last 26 years. She has lived in Muizenberg for the past 11 years.
Her art career started at Bloemfontein Art school where she majored in Sculpture, then went on to do Fine Art through Unisa. There she majored in Printmaking and History of Art gaining an Hons Degree in Fine Art in 1993. There was no printing press available where she lived, so she had to spend a week a month in Pretoria. Having a young family, this was quite a challenge.
She has works in major collections around the country, in a variety of media. Four Solo  exhibitions showed a diverse body of work, mostly in mixed media. Many group exhibitions have seen her art take off to all parts of the world.
Being a semi-abstract artist, it’s sometimes hard to explain where the images come from. To back it up, research into different subjects gives her the springboard from which to leap! Working totally spontaneously is the usual option, but the base of knowledge from research and experimenting has a sense of “control”.
In the body of work for Peculiar V Particular, a series of 13 Pencil drawings of erotic plants forms developed out of her interest in pattern and decorative elements. None of these plants are real, but there seems to be a confidence of reality that the plants hold and bare to the world.
The idea of the Peculiar V Particular was developed as the drawings were being done. The  peculiar shows the emphasis of “free thinking” and the notion of “chance”, similar to the Dada concept of chance. “Today, I put these forms together like this, tomorrow they would be put together differently. The fascination for me is that the ideas of today would not be the same as the ideas of tomorrow. Work done at a particular time could not be the same at any one point, as the thought process is spontaneous and the drawing is done without any planning or previous thought. The particular would be the actual patterns or forms I’ve chosen to use, whether it be symmetrical or not, detailed or not, sometimes not what we would normally find in plants; where a particular form is chosen to fit a certain area of the drawing.”
The peculiar is the choice and combination of different ideas in the plant form, where the erotic made-up parts of the flowers are intended to give a “safe, floral” scene, while the particular is the actual choice of parts that become a whole.”
Currently, Lyn is working on a series of prints – mixed media and monotypes – using old wooden blocks which were hand carved from hard wood and used to print patterns on textiles. “These valuable items are so basic, yet beautifully carved and used for many thousands of textiles, all printed by hand…. just so precious”.
Lyn Whittle, Muizenberg : Cell 082 927 9838
Nic Bladen and Jane Eppel
Artists Nic Bladen and Jane Eppel live and work in Clovelly at The Homestead, a 250-year old national monument on Montrose Avenue which was once the original farmhouse of the Valley. Both Nic and Jane draw inspiration from the natural beauty of the South Peninsula, especially the fynbos of the Kalk Bay mountains.
Nic’s work as a jeweller and sculptor entails casting actual plant-matter in precious metals. As bespoke jewellery or as freestanding sculptures, Nic’s exquisite botanical work is widely acclaimed both in South Africa and Europe.
Typically, Nic collects flowers, leaves, berries and seedpods from friend’s gardens and the environment around him. These he immortalises in silver or bronze using the lost wax method. Nic trained as a dental technician where he learnt the art of casting and claims to have no training as a jeweller. His passion for perfection and for discovering new ways of working with metal has produced a rare and exquisite form of sculpture and jewellery. You simply have to see it to appreciate its delicacy and authenticity. For more information go to www.nicbladen.com
 
Jane Eppel is a painter and printmaker who’s finely detailed, realistic work also celebrates beauty and depth in unexpected places. Her quiet, contemplative paintings and etchings have been exhibited widely in South Africa and the UK. Since April 2010 Jane has been exploring the medium of copperplate etching. She works series by series, and these are multi-themed: from whimsy to botany to breeds of dogs. Jane’s new etchings will be included on many group shows in the upcoming months (details to follow on her website www.janeeppel.com.
 
TOM SCHILPEROORT, well-known national and international surf ski paddler, designer and artist.
Tom is a passionate waterman and artist. He regularly competes on the Surfski World Series, alongside fellow paddlers of the South: Sean Rice, Dawid, Nicki and Jasper Mocke. Much of Tom’s time is spend training on the waters of False Bay. “I started paddling surfskis when I was a junior lifesaver at Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club. I’ve travelled the world with the sport since then and it’s something I hope to continue doing for some time to come.” Tom divides his day between training hard and painting. Both complement each other well, as his high training intensity is balanced with calm, relaxed periods in the art studio.
“Not many people realise that I paint but being creative is in my blood. I come from a family of designers and artists which stretches back many years. Painting for me started when I was probably 3 or 4 I suppose. On holiday trips my grandfather, also an artist, would teach me the basic painting techniques and try to refine my raw creative talents. Since then it’s my “oupa” and dad who are my greatest mentors and critics.” After school Tom attended the Cape Peninsula University of Technology where he studied Industrial Design. He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in 2009. While at university Tom was twice a finalist in the Carrol Boyes Metal Young Designer Search competition, as well as a semi finalist in the House and Leisure/Designers at Mr Price Home competition, considered the country’s biggest student-design competition. He has also twice exhibited design works at the Good Food and Wine Show in Cape Town.
“I’ve reach the stage where paddling presents a great opportunity for me to travel and see the world. I’m passionate about design but I’m not yet ready to settle down and get a proper job. I’m really eager to reach my full sporting potential while I still have the opportunity to do so. Painting at the moment compliments my lifestyle perfectly. I love painting just as much as I love to paddle. Finding sponsors to finance my overseas trips as been difficult, especially in the recent months. Selling paintings to finance these trips seems to be a perfectly harmonious solution.”
Most of Tom’s inspiration comes from the sea, where he spends much his time and this is reflected in his unique style of painting. “The thing that characterises my work is the use of found materials like magazine paper. I wasn’t fond of the cheap, thin acrylic paint we used at school, so I began exploring other ways to capture the vibrancy of the experiences I had in the ocean. Like any coastal teenager I had piles and piles of old surf mags. I would pretty much buy them for the unbelievable photos of waves and dream surf destinations inside. It was a natural progression for me to carry the vibrancy of these photos into my work. Since then surf mags have become a healthy source of material for me, along with a whole range of other household disposables.”
“Designing and being creative is my passion and it is what allows me to break the monotony of long hard training sessions. This works the other way around too. Being on the ocean everyday and paddling in some wild environments fuels my creative spirit. Paddling has taken me to some amazing places around the world. Being creative allows me to embrace these experiences to the fullest.”
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Contact details: 076 024 1960
Email: tomass_schilperoort@hotmail.com
Website: http://tomschilperoort.wordpress.com
Luyanda Ngodlwana -Masiphumelele
Wear a locally made World Cup team hat with aplomb!
It was young Luyanda Ngodlwana’s delightful “makarabha” World Cup hats that caught my attention at a Fish Hoek Library World Cup display recently and meeting him was a real joy.
 Luyanda came to Masiphumelele from the Eastern Cape 8 years ago. He, like thousands of others, came here to look for a better education, better jobs and “something that would change (his) life.” These he has found. Working for The Handspring Puppet Company in Kalk Bay where he makes props and puppets has fostered his creative skills and fulfilled his desire to work with his hands. “Through becoming involved in the arts I have become a better person and I can see a brighter future for myself.”
Learning sculpture and to paint in oils is also on his list of wishes. He has already done some sculpture in cretestone, clay and ceramics, but the cost of oil paints prevents him from exploring that medium. Combined with these wishes is a desire to have training to perform on stage as he loves puppeteering, singing and dancing. In Masiphumelele he belongs to Yizani Community Group and the Ikamva Youth Group run by Sue Alexander at the Masiphumelele Library. He would like to see more young people who enjoy acting, dancing and singing and poetry readings joining these groups. “You need a big group to make it strong and exciting. And there is lots of talent in Masi.”
Luyanda likes living in Masiphumelele where he feels that he is living in a great big family, but admits that much needs to be done to improve the lives of the people there. For his part he would like to help the youth make use of their talents and ultimately would like to have his own business teaching his “brothers and sisters” in the Arts. He would like to see young people having better opportunities than their parents had.
Get into the World Cup spirit with a “makarabha” World Cup hat on your head! Not only can you support your team in this way but your purchase of a characterful helmet, or any of the World Cup trophy sculptures that Luyanda has crafted will go a long way towards helping him fulfil his ambitions.
Sue Jowell – Clovelly
Sue Jowell and a group of highly skilled women create a range of entirely handcrafted products using copper brass and recycled printing plates with various patina effects.
Their mirrors, key racks, headboards, triptychs and other beautiful objects are collages of mixed metals on wooden bases, each piece a unique combination of figures, cats, dogs, plants, and animals of Africa.
 Sue Jowell mirror  Sue Jowell Triptych Sue has recently moved to Clovelly and is having an exhibition at her home on Saturday 20th March, which will include paintings from her recent solo show in Johannesburg.
The venue is 33 Montrose Ave,Clovelly. The exhibition is open for previewing from 11.30 am with the official opening at 5pm. All are welcome to have a glass of wine and browse.
John Strickland – Clovelly
“You gotta have a dream – and if you don’t have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?”
Well – for me, this dream has come true.
From my earliest days of drawing on walls and phone books, to cartooning client’s faces on their files in the office, to now I, retired and truly blessed, am a painter as I always wanted to be.
What a privilege to stay in this wonderful part of our country – to go out regularly sketching and painting in such exciting areas as Kalk Bay harbour, the Bo-Kaap, Simon’s Town and the not too distant wine lands. I love getting among the ‘locals’ as they go about their ways, and painting the old boats and their reflections in the water. Children are also of great interest.
My first love is painting in watercolour, and when travelling I sketch avidly, using the pen-and-wash techniques. I photograph extensively as I go, and have the photos available for finishing my sketches and for my classes to enjoy. When captured on a lap-top they make wonderful ‘slide shows’ to show friends and groups about your art and travels. I sell paintings locally, have sold to folk overseas, and will shortly market via the Internet. Commissions are also undertaken.
I run weekly classes in painting and drawing from my home in Clovelly, and it is real joy to share my God-given skills with folk who now seem like family.
I am a happy man.
“Life is a great big canvas . . . and you should throw all the paint you can on it!” – Danny Kaye
Dalebrook Art Group, Kalk Bay
Dalebrook is a loose group of talented and eccentric artists who meet at the Kalk Bay Community Centre once a week to share the cost of employing models. Many of these artists are well-established names in the Cape Town area. The work consists of direct sketches, as well as work that has been extended into etchings, mono-prints, collages, paintings, including portraits, and sculptures.
The name of the group was taken from the Dalebrook Tidal Pool, across the way from the Community Centre. The Kalk Bay Community Centre is fascinating from an historical point of view – built in 1906 as a sewage pump-station for Kalk Bay, it has maintained its original outer facade. After decommissioning in 1935, it had a variety of occupants, functioning as an entertainment and dance centre during the 2nd World War, a municipal library and a council cash office. It was renovated in 1994 after a substantial donation from the Kaplan Kushlik Trust. Two Kalk Bay Municipal lamp posts with the original coat of arms grace the entrance.
  
Pauline Fine – Simon’s Town
Pauline Fine is a well known artist who is active in the Scenic South both as an artist and as co-cordinater of the `Artists of the South’ monthly exhibitions in Simon’s Town. Pauline and her friend and fellow artist Lorette, founded the `Artists of the South’ in 2008 to promote and showcase local talent.
Pauline was born in England where she trained as a nursing sister. She immigrated to South Africa with her husband in 1973.
She has pursued a lifelong passion for art and is mainly self-taught. Pauline has attended various workshops around South Africa, and specialises in oils, pencils, and mixed media.
Her exhibitions include: The East African Biennial 2003 and various galleries in Tanzania 2003- 2005; The VEO Gallery in Cape Town in March 2004;
Simon’s Town Art Group exhibitions 2003 -2010.
The South African Society of Artists Annual Kirstenbosch Exhibition since 2001. She was awarded the prize for best drawing in the 101st exhibition in 2007.
Pauline is co- founder of ‘Artists of the South’ monthly exhibitions in Simon’s Town from 2008 which showcases the work of local artists.
Her many commissions include: 
Animal portraits; still life; botanical drawings and African landscapes in all mediums and her work is included in various collections worldwide.
tel +00 2721 782 5472 mobile +00 2782 831 1578
email paulinefineartist@gmail>com
Louise Linder- Kalk Bay
“My son, Ryk, and I have been living in the False Bay area for about 12 years. I moved to Kalk Bay in 1997 with great trepidation because I loved living in the city and whenever I came over Boyes Drive to visit my partner I had to put on a jersey! The wind unsettled me.
However, I have since encountered many wonderful people and have found such a warm sense of community that I now find the South-easter a small price to pay for living here. I am even growing fond of it!”
Louise, ever modest about her wonderful achievements and superbly sensitive paintings, was shy about supplying us with her resume, but we would like to blow her trumpet for her!
Louise Linder. BA(FA), MFA, MPhil.
Born in Beira, Mozambique
1982 BA Fine Art
1986 MFA (with distinction)
1991 Permanent installation of relief sculpture (15 m x 6 m) commissioned by and installed
at the University of Cape Town
1996 MPhil (with distinction)
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2009 Joao Ferreira Gallery, Cape Town
2008 Joao Ferreira Gallery, Cape Town
2006 Group Show, Strydom Gallery, George
2004 AVA Gallery, Cape Town
2000 AVA Gallery, Cape Town
Millennium Gallery, Pretoria
My earlier paintings, informed by photographs taken from my childhood
in Mozambique, represented aspects of growing up in a colonial period
and explored themes such as family, alienation, loss and memory.
 My last two exhibitions, entitled From Here to Eternity, drew from found
anonymous albums set in the 1950s, with snapshots of young carefree
women in the prime of innocent youth before marriage and the
responsibilities of families. They seem ostensibly disconnected from
the broader historical picture, inconsequential, just young South
African girls unaware of much else. I decontextualised the figures
from their physical space, floating them in an expansive ground
reminiscent of Mark Rothko’s colour-fields.
The contrast of realism within abstraction appears to distill the starkness or intensity of presence, the present moment and being locked within eternity (the
frozen moment that has irrevocably passed). The paintings are reduced,
intentionally, to the subject posing for the camera and the painterly
ground, and consequently the narrative is not allowed to extend beyond
these two factors in order to intensify the sense of presence and the
notion of time and memory.
Despite their celebratory nature, there is also a sense of mourning the passing of time and death.
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