See the solo exhibition of recent paintings by Frederike Stokhuyzen at The Cape Gallery.
Frederike Stokhuyzen obtained her B.A Fine Arts degree through Rhodes University and continued her studies at the Central School of Art in London. Frederike has exhibited throughout South Africa as well as in England. Her major group exhibitions include the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, The Royal Society of British Artists and the Society of Wildlife Artists, all in London, as well as the Paris Salon.
In 2010, Fernwood Press produced a publication titled Frederike Stokhuyzen Born to be an Artist, which provides a detailed view of Frederike’s career, influences and techniques. The publication is available at The Cape Gallery.
“In May 2014 we decided to venture on a painting trip into the Kalaghadi and Namibia. Several years have passed since I painted in these areas, and I wanted a complete change of scenery and palette.
In the Kalaghadi the contrast of blue skies and red sands gave me inspiration. The dark clouds of an approaching storm altered the landscape drastically.
When we crossed into Namibia from Mata Mata, it was incredible how the scenery changed again as we made our way to Sossusvlei Dunes on the West Coast. We then proceeded north into Damaraland with its fascinating mountain ranges. From the Angolan border at Ruacana, we headed south into the Etosha Game Reserve towards Namutoni before travelling through Etosha, finishing at Dolomite.
Back home in my studio I translated the sketches into oil paintings in my usual palette knife technique. I really enjoyed putting this exhibition together.” – Frederike Stokhuyzen
WHERE: The Cape Gallery, 60 Church Street, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: until 21st March 2015
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