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Artist Exhibitions:
Exhibitions and Shows:
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 Now
Exhibition - Bus
Factory , Newtown ,
Johannesburg
2002 African Earth Exhibition
- MuseuMAfrica ,
Johannesburg
2002 ...
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André Pillay Biography:
| Biographical information for André Pillay can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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36
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Art , Design , Craft |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Abstract Expressionism - (1940 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Madonna and Child painting in abstract.
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
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| Your Personal Biography |
André has worked in multiple art
mediums. These range from ceramics , kiln-
formed glass and painting. Each of
these mediums offer various challenges of
manipulation and fabrication.
Implementing certain ideas , thoughts and
emotions in the beginning do not
necessarily stay that way. He enjoys the surprises
of creating work
subconsciously sometimes.
His inspiration is drawn from many sources
including nature , architecture ,
metaphors , history, the abstract , places ,
symbolism , illusion and interpreted
in his own way.
André started focusing more on creating paintings,
working with acrylics and
mixed-media on canvas. He aims to capture the
beauty , light and spirit of place.
That 'place' being metaphorical and imaginary.
Some of his paintings portray a more
contemporary abstract , organic and
textured approach with a spontaneous feel. Colour
and sweeping brushstrokes all
convey a certain energy to his paintings. André
allows the viewer to connect and
feel these places (emotions) , both real and
imaginary . He hopes to portray work
that is intriguing and timeless.
In 2006 he featured on SABC 3 television art and
culture show named ' Curious
Culture '.
Many of André's artwork's have been acquired
locally and nationally and found
homes to international collectors . |
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