A creative soul, free spirit, a wanderer. A living portrait of a 21st century gypsy.

 

I was born to a Danish Father and Brazilian Mother in Rio de Janeiro - immigrated to South Africa in 1996. I have traveled extensively over the past 10 years, absorbing the culture, language, art and music of the people of over 50 countries and speak 6 languages.

 

Was once Miss Denmark and Miss Portugal.

 

Qualifications, Exhibitions and Accomplishments:

1994 - AAA School of Advertising SA - Graphic Design

1995 - Post Grad Fine Arts Kunstskole Langeland Denmark (Specialization in Art Direction)

2002 -Solo exhibition at Joao Ferreira gallery, Cape Town

2003 - Commissioned to do portraits of DannyK (Singer), Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Michelle McLean (Miss Universe), Armand Assante (Actor)

2006 - Commissioned to do portrait of Niece of Sean Penn, Liz Hurley

2006 - 2nd Solo Exhibition Veo Gallery, Cape Town

2007 - Commissioned and flown to Paris to paint Nelson Mandela's portrait. Only living South African Painter with artwork signed by Nelson Mandela.

2008 - Joint exhibition with Lindile Magunya, Cape Town

2009 - Collaborated in the Venice Biennale

2010 - Preparing for exhibition at Obert Gallery, Johanneburg Melrose Arch

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  • JoinedJuly 2010
  • OccupationArtist
  • HometownCape Town
  • Current cityliving in the world at large and small
  • Countryless

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