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BIOGRAPHY

Born (1953) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Studied art at Natal Technikon, Durban and the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
BA(1980), HED(1981), BA HONS(1989 Cum Laude) MAFA (1994 Cum Laude)
Taught art at Durban High Schools (1982 – 1992)
Lectured at the University of Durban Westville (1993-2000)
Lectured at University of Natal, Natal Technikon, University of Witwatersrand and University of Johannesburg

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2008
FLOATING AND FALLING
Exhibition of monotypes and paintings at David Krut Projects, Johannesburg.

2007
LUCKY BEANS AND LACE CURTAIN
Exhibition of mixed media prints at Artist Proof studio, Johannesburg

2006
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY
Exhibition of paintings and prints, Substation, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and KwaZulu Natal Society of Arts, Durban

ALL ABOUT EVERYTHING
Solo exhibition, Standard Bank Gallery, Johannesburg

2005
A BLANKET STORY
Exhibition of prints, David Krut Print Workshop, Johannesburg

Exhibition at TOKARA, Stellenbosch, curated by Julia Meintjes

2004
THE BRETT KEBBLE ART AWARDS, Cape Town

2002
FLOORS AND FLOWERS
Solo exhibition, Tamasa Gallery, Durban

FNB VITA ART AWARDS
Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg

2001
PAINTING, PRINTING, STITCHING
The work of Bronwen Findlay, Daina Mabunda, Faiza Galdhari
Natal Society of Arts, Durban
Grahamstown Festival of Arts
Standard Bank Gallery, Johannesburg

1998
BRINGING UP BABY: ARTISTS SURVEY THE REPRODUCTIVE BODY
National touring exhibition. Curated by Terry Kurgen

1997
Exhibition with Jeremy Wafer, Natal Society of Arts

1996
Solo exhibition, Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Durban

1995
TRANSITIONS: CONTEMPORARY ART FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Touring exhibition presented by Bath Festivals Trust in association with OVA

1994
MAFA Exhibition, Jack Heath Gallery, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg

1987
Exhibition with Aidan Walsh, Gallery International, Cape Town

1986
Solo exhibition, Café Geneve, Durban

Exhibition with Jeremy Wafer and Virginia Mackenny, Natal Society of Arts

1985
Exhibition with Andrew Verster and Clive van den Berg, Association of Arts, Pretoria

1983
SLAUGHTER
Solo exhibition, Natal Society of Arts, Durban

1977
Solo exhibition,Walsh Marais Gallery, Durban

AWARDS/NOMINATIONS

2007
Helgaard Steyn Award for painting.
Presentation held at North-West University

2004
Merit Award for A PAINTING ABOUT A BEDSPREAD, Brett Kebble Art Awards, Cape Town.

2002
Nominated for Vita Art Award

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

Durban Art Gallery
Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg
Empangeni Art and Culture Museum
Carnegie At Museum, Newcastle, Natal
Durban Institute of Technology
UNISA Collection, Pretoria
Wits Art Galleries, University of Witwatersrand
Botany Department, University of Cape Town
Standard Bank
First National Bank
ABSA Bank
SASOL
MTN

COMMISSIONS/PROJECTS

2006
Women Artists and Poets Advocate Children’s Rights
Collaboration with Yvette Christianse
A project of Art for Humanity

ARTIST TO ARTIST exchange. Awarded by VISITING ARTS, UK
Collaboration with Joy Gregory, London

2001
Mosaic Project at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
Collaborated with Jane duRand and Andrew Verster to cover 400 sq metres of mosaic on a building designed by Omm Design Workshop, Durban

BREAK THE SILENCE
HIV/AIDS billboard and print portfolio project. Artists for Human Rights, Durban

2000
Designed book cover for JURISPRUDENCE: A SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE
Edited by Johnson, Pete, duPlessis

1995 – 2000
Designed book covers for ALTERNATION: JOURNAL OF THE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF SOUTH AFRICAN LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES

1998
Mural for the Malherbe Library, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban

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