Welcome

My paintings exist as a visual diary, mapping the journey I have taken from birth into adulthood, drawing from past memories, present experiences and future aspirations. Painting is the language I choose to excavate my past, interrogate my present and explore my future. Eastern spirituality and the dual nature of life is a consistent thread running through my work. In its broadest sense, I am exploring the interrelationship of the feminine and masculine principles within the self and the universe.

In a world out of balance I take refuge in my studio, a place where I can be alone and enter a private space of introspection and meditation. For me, painting is an intuitive process, driven more by feeling than intellect. Through art making, I am free to explore that which I believe is most necessary for my healing and the healing of our planet. My paintings are my medicine, some hang in my studio for many years before being released. By not censoring myself and having the courage to ‘dig deep’, that which lies hidden is revealed to me. By shining a light into the shadows I am able to see more clearly today.

There are no beautiful surfaces without a terrible depth.
- Friedrich Nietzche

Work on show

Kevin Atkinson - Art And Life
The exhibition situates Kevin in relation to important figures in his life, namely his late wife, his family and his students
smac
1st Floor, The Palms
145 Sir Lowry Road
Woodstock
T + 27 (0)21 461 1029
http://www.smacgallery.com

Optimal Vibration - A group exhibition
Graham Contemporary
Hyde Park Corner, Shop UM73, Upper Mall
Cnr. William Nicol and Jan Smuts Ave. Hyde Park
Gauteng.
T + 27 11 463 7869
http://www.grahamcontemporary.co.za

Art on Paper XIV
Kalk Bay Modern features some of their most loved local artists
Kalk Bay Modern
1st Floor Olympia Building
136 Main Road, Kalk Bay
T + 27 (0)21 788 6571
C + 27 (0)82 715 3380
http://www.kalkbaymodern.co.za

tracy payne
Selected works may be viewed at my studio by appointment.
196 Victoria Road
Woodstock
Cape Town
Cell: +27 82 4421094
https://www.196victoria.com