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Harry Erasmus paintings Harry Erasmus BioHarry was born in 1961 in Pretoria, South
Africa. He fell in love with art and everything about art at a very early age.
Apart from his parent’s encouragement, he had no formal training. Today he is
grateful that he has learned to paint in his own way, for it enabled him to be
more creative, daring and to develop a style of his
own.
Over the years he
exhibited annually in major exhibitions in South Africa . He is in various
private collections in South Africa and abroad; countries such as Switzerland,
Spain, France, U.K. and Canada. He just finished The Sun International Contract
for Carnival City.
"I want to capture an intimate moment
between the viewer and the painting. I paint what I see whether I am in the mind
or realistically and not so much what I know about a form. I rather capture the
illusion of the light and dark shapes, on the things, not the things.
My paintings must have a lot of
presence, to seem uncomplicated while providing a complex message on many
levels. The viewer should be drawn into its reality however the emotional
response remains open to the viewers interpretations.
I dont always have
something to say, thus I let the subject speak to me and I simply serve as the
editor and interpreter for my audience. The subject matter is usually more
profound and interesting than I am. It is this realization that freed me from
fear of painting therefore I am not afraid to make changes.
When I begin a
painting I have a general idea in mind but then it takes on a life of its own. I
do not abadon my initial concept but rather allow the idea to evolve.
If I put to much detail in the
painting I leave nothing to the imagination of the viewer.
By suggesting
rather than describing the detail I involve the imagination of the viewer so
they become an active participant in the painting. I order to express the
graceful rhythm of the human figure in a sentimental or romantic atmosphere I
allow large empty areas with loose edges that contrast against detail parts of
hair, legs arms etc.
This creates a sophisticated design with a "lost and
found" atmosphere making it turn in space and to help the viewers eye move over
the painting more quickly.
I believe that magic happens when
things are in a state of transitionequinoxes, adolescence- and I think the same
can be true of act.
I most like
the parts of my paintings that are neither abstract nor realistic, but are in an
undefined state of transition."
Darling ~ 1.2 m x 77 cm ~ R 7 500 ~ Framed
Serenade ~ 67 cm x 47 cm ~ R 3 950 ~ Framed
Musician ~ 67 cm x 47 cm ~ R R 3 950 ~ Framed
Please note that these prices exclude delivery.
Beverley Burne
 We have taken the decision to include here on the website, articles or reviews of young, fresh, undiscovered, and inspiring talent from around the country.
Our first look into this world of the exciting new talent is at a woman who has dreams and visions of making a difference in one world, with her feet firmly set in the art world.
Beverley Burne is an amazing artist who matriculated with art as a main subject and studied interior design at Natal Technikon, and who has always lived in Durban. She paints, sculpts and draws using various mediums, and has now branched out into her own venture in a graphic design environment.
We started by asking her, “What is it exactly that you do artistically?” to which she responded, “My entire existence is art … if I am physically painting, sculpting, or sketching or using words creatively… I am creating inside my mind.”
She uses various mediums, and she said “I have pretty much used all the creative mediums possible … from water colour, oil, acrylic, pastel, ink, lead, rust, salt, saliva, boot polish to wood carving, (separately and mixed) to papier-mâché, and more recently computer aided design”
Her technique, she says, is an Andrew Verster inspired twist to the 80/20 rule, “One should think about the painting for 80% of the time and execute the artwork using the balance of the time (20%),”
She is a very industrious and keeps a work rate second to none, and she has other outside interests that take her creativity to a new level. Her company, GuruGirl™ has a market stall every Saturday at the Essenwood Market in Durban. Here her art and her products are exposed to all in a ‘living’ exhibition, displayed weekly.
Her favourite artists are, as she puts it, two local artists … “Andrew Verster … because of his dedication and tenacity to his craft and the late Robert Hodgins because of his ability in “capturing his essence” and in keeping his work fresh and totally uncontrived with a few splotches (with the utmost respect due) and added that she also was cheating a bit here because another artist she adores, originally from our country, is Marlene Dumas … her work is totally unnerving and intimidating to say the very least …her heart IS in her hand!”
Beverley’s art is often sold and can be obtained when available as they are sold through the Stepping Stones galleries in Durban, on 031 303 3193 where Gregory Hayes can be contacted for more details.
When pushed on who Gurugirl™ is and what she wants, Bev had this to say “Guru girl™ symbolizes my journey on this e.art.h … she is actually a group effort … she is me and my two daughters … she IS hope and I think that is why she is so treasured and loved … I am finding that people buy Gurugirl™ because they want to be a part of the Gurugirl™ family.
Beverley said about the reasons why she painted and what made her paint, “I am the typical tormented artist, type A personality and stuff …. When I am at an extreme high or an extreme low I am at my creative peak … I release my joy and my sorrow onto the surface that has made itself available to me … over the years I have painted my lovers and friends, precious sentimental possessions… symbols of sadness and symbols of bliss … my paintings are not always easy to read … I try to keep the distance from my heart to my hand very short … there is a road from the eyes to the heart that does not go through the intellect and vice versa … somehow I have always sold my work … it seems to resonate with certain souls out there … I don’t believe in over-intellectualizing the creative process at all …”
And as to the materials and mediums she added “regarding the materials used and the way I use them … it comes down to budget and what is around me at the time that I am ready to physically paint …”
Beverley is truly a unique woman with a drive and a passion for her art and her company. Gurugirl™ is going to go places, and will make a huge impact on the fashion and teen market in this country soon.
Her vision of and for Gurugirl™, Gurugirl™ is me and I am Gurugirl™… we inspire each other …I want guru girl to change the world visually … see Gurugirl™… = feel hope …. I would like to have a guru girl™ exhibition soon …. Massive hand painted guru girl images and the tiniest computer-generated images and everything in between … this would be a natural progression for me
We at ArtorCraft.co.za wish only the best to Gurugirl™ into the future and may all her hopes and dreams and plans come to fruition sooner rather than later.
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