NEWS

Stellenbosch Art Gallery is pleased to announce a Solo Exhibition by popular artist Aviva Maree opening on 24 August 2010 18H30. Aviva's work portrays people in everyday situations; workers, flower and fruit sellers, fisher men and women are depicted in her distinct style. 

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CONRAD THEYS ( 1940 - )

A comprehensive book written by Prof Duffey of the University of Pretoria on the life and work of acclaimed Cape Town artist Condrad Theys will be launched on 8 September 2010 at the Sasol Art Museum in Ryneveld Street in Stellenbosch. The launch will coincide with a 70 year retrospective exhibition of works by the artist. The exhibition will be opened by Prof. Russel Bothma,the Rector of the University of Stellenbosch. 

Conrad Theys was born in Montague in the Little Karoo in 1940. During 1969 and 1970 he studied art under the well-known artist, Gregoire Boonzaier, and in 1974 embarked on a full-time career as an artist. In 1981 and 1982 he also studied art under Edwine Simon at the Ruth Prowse School of Art in Cape Town. He was awarded a honorary doctorate degree by the University of South Africa for his role played in the arts.

His works have been taken up in various private and corporate collections including that of the SABC, SA Reserve Bank,  Rand Merchant Bank and the ABSA Art Collection.  

For details about the event contact Stellenbosh Art Gallery.