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Artist Statement:
In my work I seek to
complement the moments I
encounter. I attempt breaking
down life to its visual
essentials - light, dark,
balance, movement, tone - and
in so doing, perhaps show
another perspective. I enjoy
capturing the essence of a
moment, also "story" by
diversity of color and pattern
that the eye or camera is
unable to see. If somebody,
while looking at my artwork,
get that special feeling of
something personal, I'm
satisfied.
I consider a painting complete
when the emotion or feeling I
am trying to express match the
thoughts in my mind. Often
this process leaves me naked
and feeling exceptionally
vulnerable.
I've never experienced 'artist
block' on what to paint, only
the dilemma of 'what to paint
next', or 'how will I ever
find the time to paint all the
visions going through my
head.'
"The canvas is my playground
of words and some of my
writing is here, it is my art,
it is what I have to offer"
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Antoine De Villiers Biography:
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Married
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Contemporary Art - (Now)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Judith Mason
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| Favorite Work of Art |
There is so many, how can I ever choose
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Life |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Antoine de Villiers hails from a small town in the dry, northern part of South Africa called Potchefstroom. Here she developed her natural artistic skills from the day she discovered that crayons could draw on walls and years later she subsequently studied graphics and web design at Potchefstroom University. In 1996 she devoted herself full-time to painting and ran a studio in Stellenbosch. Here her career got underway exhibiting in the Western Cape area. Soon her works traveled throughout South Africa. During the following years, she was actively involved in several solo as well as joint art exhibitions countrywide. The end of 2000 saw Antoine traveling to the British Isles where her oil paintings gained international recognition in galleries around Sussex. Soon she was invited to take part in joint exhibitions in London, and solo in Notting Hill. In early 2003, Antoine relocated to the United States and since then her work has been displayed in five local exhibitions as well as three exhibitions in the United Kingdom and one in Poland. She is also currently exploring several new mediums such as marble, steel and cement. |
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