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About The Artist
1929 - 2014
Jeanne Kotzé Louw has been involved with artistic expression for over 50 years.
“I have worked in a wide variety of media and am still working in mainly painting: oils and alkyds and watercolours; printmaking, especially intaglio; graphics on ceramic ware. Previously I was known as a muralist concentrating on mosaics, ceramics, concrete and painted murals. Characteristic of my work is an emphasis on technique, draughtsmanship and especially the use of line which reflects a classical training. The painting technique is mainly impressionistic with the use of broken colour application.
I convey the environment in various moods, the landscape being developed mainly from sketches done in situ, including scenes from the arid regions, the Karoo and the Richtersveld, as well as scenes from the Western Cape and the Bushveld.
The subject matter is often eclectic, and includes the human form, nudes and portraits; organic forms with plants, animals and birds. Mythological themes often portray flying figures and other imaginary creatures and ethnic objects. Symbolism developed from strong religious influences from intensive studies of Byzantine Art in Italy and Greece in the fifties.”
Artist CV
Jeanne at 23
Born 1929 in Lichtenburg, Transvaal
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1946: Matriculated Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool, Pretoria
1951: BA (FA) Honours cum laude, University of Natal
1952 - 1953:Accademia di Belle Arti, Ravenna, Italy: studies early Christian and Byzantine art
1953 - 1954:Écòle Supérièure des Beaux - Arts, Paris: Graphic arts - intaglio and lithography
1954 - 1958:Scuola Statale d'Arte, Rome: textile design and polichrome ceramic sculpture
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1957: Art teacher, Overseas School of Rome
1958 - 1960 :Lecturer in mosaics, Positano Art Workshop, Italy
1975 - 1993 :Lecturer, Department of Visual Arts and History of Art, University of Pretoria
AWARDS
1950:Emma Smith Scholarship for overseas study, University of Natal
2003:Winner, Quality Award, ABSA Group
COMMISSIONS
Murals in eggtempera, mosaics, concrete and ceramics
1951: Administration Building, University of Natal (now extinct)
1952:
Natal Pavilion: Van Riebeeck Festival, Cape Town
Wilhelm Kempf villa, Positano, Italy
1959:Jean Patou, Paris, France
1963: Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein
Transvaal Administrative Building, Pretoria
Nurses Home, Welkom
1965: Chapel, Little Company of Mary, Pretoria
1966: Land and Agricultural Bank of South Africa
Homes Trust, Bloemfontein
St Mary's Church, Pretoria North
Museum, Didacta Building, Pretoria
1968: Louis Trichardt Memorial, Maputo (restored)
1969: Mount Edmund Christian Brothers College, Pretoria
Skukuza Post Office (extinct)
Fruit and Food Research Institute, Stellenbosch
Sanlam, Rustenburg
Volkskas Bank, Rissik Street, Johannesburg
Kenridge Hospital, Johannesburg
Rustenburg : Stained glass window, private residence
1970:Offices of Internal Revenue, Port Elizabeth
1971:Johannesburg International Airport
1980:State Theatre, Pretoria
1991:Radio Therapy, Pretoria Academic Hospital
COLLECTIONS
LIFEGRO Assurance, Johannesburg
ABSA Corporate Art Collection
Pretoria Art Museum
SASOL Collection
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort
Human Sciences Research Council
De Kuilen School, Cape Town
ABSA Bank
BMW Pretoria
The Grace Hotel, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Dorbeyl Guest House, Bedfordview
The Grace Hotel, Cape Town
University of Pretoria
Hahn & Hahn Patent Inc, Patent Attorneys
Louw & Joubert, Attorneys, Cape Town
City Property, Pretoria
Polokwane Art Collection, Polokwane Art Museum
Western Cape Library Service, Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
PUBLICATIONS
Lantern Vol XVII No 4: The Glory of Byzantine Mosaics
Woodhouse, H.C. San Rock Art, Illustrations.
ABSA Corporate Art Collection p. 53
ABSA Private Bank Cheque book and brochure
Eric Bolsman : Art in Pretoria, 1865 - 2000
RADIO PROGRAMMES
Vrouerubriek, second of a series of programmes dedicated to South African women artists, July 1964
Vrouerubriek, series of interviews with Willi Lottering, 1987
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2002: Works on paper and ceramics, Association of Arts, Pretoria
2002: Sasol Head Office, Rosebank, Johannesburg
2003: Der Mühlstein, Mill Building, Kroondal
2003: Music evening, Alumni Club, Kya Rosa, University of Pretoria
2004: Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg
2004: Subterra : Drawings on Ceramics, Association of Arts Pretoria
2014: Repertoire - an exhibition of etchings, Association of Arts, Pretoria
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
1952:South African Art and Design in the 20th century, SAAA (Ntvl)
1959:Positano Art Workshop, Italy
1960:Contemporary Art in Transvaal, University of Pretoria
1961:Jacaranda Festival, Pretoria
1966:Republic Festival Exhibitions, Pretoria and Bloemfontein
1974:Creative Arts, SAAA (Ntvl)
1975:Representative Exhibition of SA Graphic Arts, SAAA (Ntvl)
1977: Women Artists, Lichtenburg Arts Association
Graphic Arts, SAAA (Ntvl), Nedbank, Pretoria
1979:Lecturers, University of Pretoria, SAAA (Ntvl), Pretoria, Potchefstroom and Windhoek
1980:Half Century Celebrations, University of Pretoria
1981:National Republic Festival, Durban
1982: Festival Exhibition, University of Pretoria
Lecturers' Exhibition, Dept of Fine Arts, University of Pretoria,
Alliance Francaise, French Embassy, Pretoria
SAAA (Ntvl) Nelspruit
Women Artists, Lichtenburg
1982 - 1984:Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool, Pretoria
1983: Pretoria Artists, Arts Festival, Pretoria Art Museum
FAK, Old Arts Building, University of Pretoria
Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
1984: Art Lecturers, Ivan Solomon Gallery, Pretoria
Transvaal Artists, Opening New Gallery, SAAA (Ntvl)
Funds, UP Choir, Fine Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria
Summer Exhibition, Ateljé Cabo, Gordons Bay
1985: Womens' Festival, Gallery 21, Johannesburg
Art lecturers, Ivan Solomon Gallery, Pretoria
Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
Miniatures, Eastern Cape Arts Association, Port Elizabeth
Post Cards, Natal Society of Arts, Durban
The Nude, Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
Christmas Exhibition, Strydom Gallery, George
Summer Exhibition, Ateljé Cabo, Gordons Bay
1986 : 9 Art Lecturers, Pretoria Art Museum
Art Lecturers, Gallery International, Cape Town
SAAA (Klerksdorp)
Art Alive '86, Ruddell Theatre Gallery, WHPS, Pretoria
Flower paintings, SAAA (Ntvl)
Christmas Exhibition, Strydom Gallery, George
Summer Exhibition, Ateljé Cabo, Gordons Bay
1987: Opening new building, Fine Arts Gallery,University of Pretoria
Funds, UP Choir, University of Pretoria
Art Lecturers, Hilton College, Natal
Art Lecturers, Fine Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria
Works on Paper, HSRC, Pretoria
Art Alive '87, Ruddell Theatre Gallery, WHPS, Pretoria
Opening new building, Faculty Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort
Works on paper, Bonn, Germany
Christmas Exhibition, Strydom Gallery, George
1988 : Works on paper, Bonn, Germany
Focus on People, Inauguration of the HSRC building, Pretoria
Precious Gems, Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
SASOL Collection, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg
Beuster - Skolimowski Gallery, Pretoria
Galerie Mon Fleur, George
Gallery 88, Sasolburg
Queenswood NG Church, Pretoria
Christmas Exhibition, Strydom Gallery, George
1989: Queen, Hagenhof, Johannesburg
Innes Aab-Tamsen Art Fund, University of Pretoria
Miniatures, Pretoria Art Museum
Wild, Weird and Wonderful, Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
Christmas Exhibition, Strydom Gallery, George
1990: Own choice, SAAA (Ntvl)
Funds, UP Choir, University of Pretoria
Flying High, Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
George 22, Strydom Gallery, George
1991 : Works on paper, Travelling Exhibition, Austria
Celebrations, SAAA (Ntvl)
Man and his environment, Arts Faculty exhibition, University of Pretoria
Jan Celliers Primary School, Johannesburg
Let music be the food of love, Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
Christmas Exhibition, SAAA (Ntvl)
George 23, Strydom Gallery, George
1992: Eggsibition, Vance Waldeck Galleries, Durban
Own choice, SAAA (Ntvl)
19 Artists, Old Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria
Pretoria Painters and Sculptors 1963 - 93, Pretoria Art Museum
TUKS Rag, SAAA (Ntvl)
Jan Celliers Primary School, Johannesburg
George 24, Strydom Gallery, George
1993: Studio 161 and F & O advisors, Pretoria
Jan Celliers Primary School, Johannesburg
George 25, Strydom Gallery, George
1994: Bonne Année, SAAA (Ntvl)
Opening ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
George 26, Strydom Gallery, George
Opening the Village Gallery, Kosmos
Trees and Angels, SAAA (Ntvl)
Trees and Angels, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
South African Artists, Caroux Art Advisors, Florida, Johannesburg
Lecturers, Campus Gallery, University of Pretoria
Miniatures, Campus Gallery, University of Pretoria
Charity Exhibition, Jong Dames Dinamiek, Old Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Durban
1995 : Miniatures, Café Palette, Pretoria Art Museum
A Group of Prominent SA Artists, Schweickerdt Art Gallery, Pretoria
Glass Exhibition, Pretoria Art Museum
We the Peoples United for the Global Environment, United Nations, Pretoria Art Museum
We the Peoples United for the Global Environment, United Nations, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
South African Art, Fringe Club, Hong Kong
Royal Pacific Hotel, Island of Lantau, Hong Kong
George 27, Strydom Gallery, George
Jan Celliers Primary School, Johannesburg
1996: Funds Bramley Children's Home, Guild Gallery
Funds Kansa Exhibition, Guild Gallery, BMW Building
TUKS Rag, Inter Hall, University of Pretoria
George 28, Strydom Gallery, George
1997: "Pretoria Art Mix", "Winter Warmth", Aleta Michaletos Gallery
Charity Exhibition, Louis Botha Home
50th Anniversary, Association of Arts, Pretoria
An Exhibition of a choice of Works, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
George 29, Strydom Gallery, George
1998: Oudtshoorn Arts Festival, Visual Arts, Landscape
Brandwacht Art Expo, Stellenbosch, Frieda van Schalkwyk Art Consulting
New Art Works by Contemporary SA Artists, Tina Skukan Gallery
Sarel Celliers School, Johannesburg
George 30, Strydom Gallery, George
1999: Official Opening, State Theatre Art Gallery, Pretoria
Killarney Art Gallery, Killarney Mall, Johannesburg
Leonardo Posted, Association of Arts, Pretoria
Leonardo Posted, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
Roena Good bye, Association of Arts, Pretoria
Frieda van Schalkwyk Art Consulting, The Old Arts Gallery
George 31, Strydom Gallery, George
Femina 1999, State Theatre Art Gallery, Pretoria
Xmas Exhibition, State Theatre Art Gallery, Pretoria
2000: Zeitgenössische Künst Aus Südafrika
(Contemporary Art in South Africa)
Kulturabteilung Bayer AG, Leverkusen - Wiesdorf, Germany
The Garden of Eden 2000, State Theatre Art Gallery, Pretoria.
A homage to Rembrandt, Association of Arts, Pretoria
Spring Exhibition, Tina Skukan Gallery, Pretoria
Art in Pretoria 1865 - 2000, Schweickerdt and Pretoria Art Museum
Aleta Michaletos Gallery, Pretoria
An Exhibition of unframed works by a group of artists who have supplied works of art to ABSA on a regular basis over the past 6 years, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
Two Person Exhibition, Association of Arts, Pretoria
A Tribute to Goya : an exhibition of ceramic plates, Association of Arts, Pretoria
George 32, Strydom Gallery, George
Christmas 2000 Exhibition, Association of Arts, Pretoria
2001 : Interior Identity, Interior Design, Brooklyn
Art Alive 2001, WHPS, Pretoria
Treasures Unframed, Tina Skukan Gallery, Pretoria
Equus, Association of Arts, Pretoria
Friends of Pretoria Art Museum, Chaikovski's, Pretoria
Femina, Association of Arts, Pretoria
Christmas Exhibition, Association of Arts, Pretoria
33rd Summer Exhibition of South African Art, Strydom Gallery, George
2002 :
Thoughts Around Easter, the Graphic Printmaking Guild, Association of Arts, Pretoria
Matriarg/Matriarch, Minds I Art Space, Brooklyn Square, Pretoria
34th Summer Exhibition of South African Art, Strydom Gallery, George
An Exhibition of unframed works by a group of artists who have
supplied works of art to ABSA on a regular basis over the past 7 years, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg.
Krismis Bazaar, Mind’s I art space, Brooklyn Square, Pretoria
30th Anniversary of the Polokwane Art Collection, Polokwane Art Museum
2003 :
Fool for Love, Mind’s I art space, Brooklyn Square
Branch exhibition, ABSA, KKNK, Oudtshoorn
Miniatures, Articles and Frames, Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria
Easter exhibition, Association of Arts, Pretoria
Tales of Autumn, Tina Skukan Gallery, Pretoria
Opening, Alette Wessels Kunskamer, Pretoria
Art Alive 2003, WHPS, Pretoria
My Creator through my creation, Alette Wessels Kunskamer, Pretoria
Femina 2003, Association of Arts, Pretoria
35th Summer exhibition of South African Art, Strydom Gallery, George
Carol Lee Fine Art, Parkview, Johannesburg
Opening, ArtCoZa Gallery, Johannesburg
2004 :
Graphic Arts, Old Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria
Environmental Visions, Landscape Art, Association of Arts Pretoria
Joy, Tina Skukan Gallery, Pretoria
Art Alive 2004, WHPS, Pretoria
Exposiçãoçolectiva, Maputu
A celebration of 10 years democracy, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
Homage to the Romanov Family, Association of Arts Pretoria
Group show, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg
My Mythology and Utopia, Alette Wessels Kunskamer, Pretoria
Christmas exhibition, Association of Arts Pretoria
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