Freya Willemoes-Wissing
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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
- JoinedJuly 2010
- OccupationArtist
- HometownCape Town
- Current cityliving in the world at large and small
- Countryless
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