We are pleased to welcome nine new faces to Open Studios Kommetjie 2024, including artists from the fields of photography, illustration, painting, sculpture, mosaic and mixed media.
Last year’s guest artist, Wim Botha, returns as an official artist for 2024. We also welcome a new guest artist, Jenna Burchell, to this year’s programme.
This brings the total number of artists at Open Studios Kommetjie 2024 to 32 – the most we have ever hosted!
For our returning visitors who have enjoyed exploring our artist studios in previous years, be sure not to miss the exciting new additions for 2024.
Get to know them below.
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Caryn McArthy
After 30 years in magazine design, Caryn McArthy uses her knowledge of typography, photography, and colour to express herself in oils.
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Jéan America
Jéan uses found materials in his unique painted artworks, and is best known for his vibrant murals.
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Astrid Blumer
Astrid’s work focuses on imagined botanicals, feminine energy, and symbolism, expressed as layered works that signify transformation, growth, and connection.
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Ruth le Roux
Ruth’s abstract paintings reflect nature’s quiet power, combining expressive layers with restrained marks to capture the essence of mountains, water, rocks, and plants.
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Reagan Rubain
Reagan is a mosaic artist who uses his art to uplift, inspire, and motivate by creating unique collection pieces, and beautifying public spaces.
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Odette Howell
As a fine art photographer, Odette creates poetic autobiographical series that explore identity, memory, and emotional stillness inspired by nature.
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Michelle van Reenen
Michelle van Reenen’s intuitive paintings delve into the complex relationship between the conscious and unconscious selves, revealing the psyche by giving it form and colour.
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Chip Snaddon
Chip comments on our relationship with nature in murals and sculpture including carvings, castings, assemblages and public installations using alien vegetation and found objects.
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Jenna Burchell
Jenna creates alternative archives that fuse digital and natural elements to preserve stories and memories.