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About The Artist

Artist CV
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1987: Matriculate (University Exemption) Pretoria Boys High School
1991: Complete BA (Fine Arts) Honours Cum Laude - Thesis “Pop Art — the
Ideology of Consumption as opposed to Post Modernism and Kitsch” Awards: Academic Colours & Best Art Student 1991
1993: Seminar: “If there’s an object paint it ”Research component for Masters degree
1993: (MA) Fine Arts Solo Exhibition“Wasteland : Fast foods, Fast cars, Fast lives” Campus Gallery, University of Pretoria
1994: Graduate MA (Fine Arts)University of Pretoria - Thesis “If there’s an object paint it”
2000: Qualified Subject Facilitator: Outcomes Based Education (OBE) - Subject: Arts & Culture (Curriculum 2005)
2005: FET Training for Arts & Culture Grade 8 – 10
EXPERIENCE: TEACHING
1992: Junior Lecturer (Assistant)Department of Fine Arts - University of Pretoria (Painting & drawing)
1993: Junior Lecturer Department of Fine Arts - University of Pretoria (Painting, drawing & Graphicas)
1994: Art Teacher Art Department Pretoria Boys High School (Painting, Drawing & Sculpture)
1995: Art TeacherPretoria Boys High School (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture & History of Art)
1996: Art TeacherPretoria Boys High School (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture & History of Art)
1996: Guest Lecturer Open Window Art School - Pretoria (Painting & Drawing)
1997: Art Teacher Pretoria Boys High School - (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture & History of Art)
1998–2000: Art Teacher Pretoria Boys High School (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture & History of Art)
2000–2001: Qualified Subject Facilitator (Arts Education)
Duties: Drawing up of new Outcomes based Curriculum Pilot tuition program (GDE) Draw up Facilitators Guides (GDE):- Draw up new Curriculum for Arts & Culture learning area (Grade 8-9)- Liaison with Gauteng Department of Education
2002-2006: Head of Department: Arts Education Pretoria Boys High School
Duties: Teaching Grade 11-12 General running of departmental affairs Liaison with schools in cluster district Advise on History of Art syllabus Setting of Grade 12 “Mock” and final examinations Curator of the schools art gallery (Battissphere)
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
1987: Best Matric Art Student
1987: Student Officer Commanding Pretoria Boys High School Cadet Detachment
1991: Academic Honours ColoursBA (Fine Arts) Honours Cum Laude
1991: Best Art Student 1991University of Pretoria
1991: Kempton Park City Council Art AwardsAward: Special Mention (Painting)
1992:
1992: Kempton Park City Council Art Awards - Award: Special Mention (Painting)
1992: Volkskas Atelier Awards Selected
1993: Volkskas Atelier Awards Selected
1994: Transvaal Teachers Association (TTA) Certificate (Gauteng)
1998: Pretoria Art MuseumFriends of the Pretoria Art Museum Award for Service Excellence
1999: Absa Bank Atelier Awards Selected/Finalist
2000: Absa Bank Atelier Awards Selected
2001: Absa Bank Atelier Awards Selected
2002: Absa Bank Atelier Awards Selected
2005: Absa Bank Atelier Awards Selected
2005: Absa Bank Award: Gold medal award for contributions made to contemporary art and art’s education
PUBLICATIONS
1990: Thesis “Ariadné Leading the Blind Minotaur through the Labyrinth”Unpublished ScriptUniversity of Pretoria collection
1992: Thesis “Pop Art — The Ideology of Consumption as opposed to Post-Modernism and Kitsch”Unpublished ScriptUniversity of Pretoria collection
1993: Seminar “If there’s an object Paint it”Unpublished ScriptUniversity of Pretoria collection
1994: Thesis “If there’s an object Paint it”Unpublished ScriptUniversity of Pretoria collection
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute for Contemporary Arts
S.A. Association of Arts, Pretoria
Friends of the Art Museum, Pretoria
Gauteng Teachers Association
National Union of Educators (NUE)
Elected: Committee Member – Friends of the Pretoria Art Museum (1998–2005)
Elected: Committee Member – SA Association of Arts, Pretoria (1999–2004)
Elected Vice-Chairman – SA Association of Arts, Pretoria (2005)
PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS / GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2005:
1-14 November - “The SA landscape” Battissphere Art Gallery, Pretoria Boys High School Pretoria
28 September - “Group Exhibition of SA Artists” Gallery 20/20, Voortrekker Monument Pretoria
16 September - “Cat Pals Art Auction” Association of Arts Pretoria
15 July - “ABSA Atelier Awards” Absa Gallery, ABSA Towers Johannesburg
13 March - “Selected works for the ABSA Atelier Awards – Pretoria” Association of Arts Pretoria
12 February - “Member’s Group Exhibition” Association of Arts Pretoria
2004:
November - “Christmas Exhibition” Association of Arts Pretoria
October “Group Showing of selected artists”Absa Gallery, ABSA TowersJohannesburg
August “Entre Culturas” (group exhibition)Maputhu, Mosambique, Organised by SANAVA
February “Member’s Group Exhibition”Association of Arts Pretoria, Mackie Street, MuckleneukPretoria
2003:
19 October - “Champaigne Festival Show” Absa Private Bank Park Hyatt, Rosebank, Johannesburg
2002:
June - “Peter Binsbergen – Recent works” Association of Arts Pretoria
2001:
10–21 October - “Relations between Realism & Abstraction explored” Group exhibition (10 artists) Guild Gallery - Old Arts Building, University of Pretoria
18 July - Absa Atelier Awards - Absa Gallery, Johannesburg
26 October - Peter Binsbergen / Jeanne Kotze-Louw Exhibition of recent works - Association of Arts Pretoria
2000:
3 December - “The Christmas 2000 Exhibition” Association of Arts Pretoria
18 Sept – 11 Oct - Mweb Internet Exhibition & Auction4 South African Artists Live on Web-cameras - http://www.mweb.co.za/EVENTS/Signatures/
12 July - Absa Bank Atelier Awards- Absa Towers North, Johannesburg
1 July - “Rembrandt through the looking glass” – a homage to the great realist Group exhibition - Association of Arts Pretoria
22 March - Absa Atelier Awards– Selected works from Pretoria – Association of Arts Pretoria
12 March – 30 May “Contemporary Art in South Africa” Group Exhibition – Germany Bayer Company Erholungshaus, LeverkusenMay 2 – Exhibition moves to Feierabendhaus, Dormagen, Germany
1999:
20 November - “Christmas Exhibition” Group Exhibition - Association of Arts Pretoria
14 November - “Miniature Artworks” Group Exhibition - State Theatre Art Gallery - State Theatre Complex, Pretoria
5 July - Absa Bank Atelier Awards - African Window Museum, Pretoria
27 June - African Renaissance exhibition - State Theatre Art Gallery, State Theatre Complex, Pretoria
14 June - “Good Bye Roena” Group exhibition - South African Association of Arts, Pretoria
26 May - “Leonardo Posted” Group exhibition - Absa Towers, Johannesburg
3 May - “Leonardo Posted” Group exhibition - South African Association of Arts, Pretoria
2 May - Graphic and Sculpture exhibition - State Theatre Art Gallery, State Theatre Complex, Pretoria
21 March - Official opening of the State Theatre Art Gallery - Group exhibition, State Theatre Complex, Pretoria
18 March - Preview of Pretoria entries to Absa Bank Atelier - South African Association of Arts, Pretoria
18 January - “Open Art ended ’99” Group show of South African Artists - South African Association of Arts, Pretoria
1998:
29 November - “Exhibition of paintings by South African Artists” Buchel Art Gallery, Waterkloof, Pretoria
25 February - “Expressions, Incantations” Exhibition by Peter Binsbergen & David Smuts - Battissphere Art Gallery, Pretoria Boys High School
1996:
July 30 - “When I grow up I want to be an Artist — Now I am” Seven recent graduates from the Department of Visual Arts and Art History - University of Pretoria
February 1 - Gala Opening Group exhibition of South African Artists - The Open Window Art School, Pretoria
1995:
November 10 - “Binsbergen, Smuts” An exhibition of recent works - Campus Gallery, University of Pretoria
1994:
November 19 - Solo Exhibition for MA (Fine Arts) degree: “Wasteland: Fast foods, Fast cars, Fast lives” Campus Gallery, University of Pretoria
August 3 - MA Students on Show A group exhibition - Campus Gallery, University of Pretoria
May 22 - Pretoria Artists. An exhibition of recent works - The Rissik Gallery, Pretoria Boys High School
1993:
June 7 - Volkskas Atelier Awards - Intersaal, University of Pretoria
June 5 - Corporate Art Works for the corporate environment - Artist Co-operative Gallery, Midrand
April 1 - Group Show Artist Co-operative Gallery, Midrand
March 19 - Pretoria Artists on Volkskas Atelier - S.A. Arts Association, Pretoria
1992:
September 7 - New Signatures Awards - S.A. Arts Association, Pretoria
August 4 - “19 Artists” Lecturers of the Fine Arts Department, UPInterhall, University of Pretoria
August 3 - Kempton Park City Council Art Awards - Award: Special Mention (Painting)
August 1 - Hays Art Show - Middleburg
July 19 - “Aids” The exhibition Institute for Contemporary Arts (ICA), Newton, Jhb
July 18 - “Pleased to meet you, meet to please you” S.A. Arts Association, Pretoria
June 8 - Volkskas Atelier Awards - Natal Technikon Art Gallery, Durban
May 24 - “Come as you are” Famous International Group (FIG) Gallery, Johannesburg
March 6 - “Painting on Ostrich eggs” Natal Technikon Art Gallery, Durban
1991:
November 6 - “Sex & Some more” Peter Binsbergen & Jacob Erasmus - Fine Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria
October 10 - Student Exhibition - UPFine Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria - Award: Best Art Student
September 9 - Kempton Park City Council Art Awards - Town Hall, Kempton Park - Award: Special Mention (Painting)
August 7 - New Signatures Awards - S.A. Arts Association, Pretoria
March 17 - Rolfes Impressions Awards - Art Museum, Bloemfontein
February 10 - Show: “Hou den Bek” Koffee Shop, University of Pretoria
1990:
October 27 - Student exhibition - Fine Arts Gallery, University of Pretoria
August 19 - New Signatures Awards - S.A. Art Association, Pretoria
1990 / March 27 - Rolfes Impressions Awards - Art Museum, Pretoria
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2005:
19 June-14 July - “Whiteout Spaces” Association of Arts Pretoria - Curator: Mr Pieter van Heerden
2004:
3-29 June - “Spaces” Absa Gallery, Absa Towers, Johannesburg - Curator: Mrs Cecile Ludoff / Mr Pieter van Heerden
2003:
18May – 5 June - “Fragments” (Paintings in miniature scale) Association of Arts Pretoria - Curator: Mr Pieter van Heerden
2002:
June - “Peter Binsbergen – Recent Works” Association of Arts, Pretoria - Curator: Mr Pieter van Heerden
2001:
12–24 June - “Open Circle” State Theatre Art Gallery, State Theatre Complex, Pretoria - Curator: Mr Pieter van Heerden
1998:
4–29 August - “Respect : Love, Life, Lightning” Campus Gallery, Department of Visual Arts & Art History, University of Pretoria - Curator: Mr André Naudé
1994:
19 November - “Wasteland : Fast foods, Fast cars, Fast lives” Campus Gallery, Department of Visual Arts & Art History University of Pretoria - Curator: Mr André Naudé
MEDIA — ARTICLES
2005:
3 November “Boys High Re-launches Art Gallery” Pretoria News
June “Spaces by Peter Binsbergen” Time-Out Magazine
13 July “Binsbergen verken die wye ruimtes van landskappe” Die Beeld Plus
28 June “Artist commits to structure and design” Pretoria News - Interval
August “Out & About” Time-Out Magazine
15 June “Master artist – Pretoria teacher stuns the art world” Pretoria News – Interval“ Peter Binsbergen’s exciting landscapes on display” Abacus Absa Magazine Vol. 14 No 8
2004:
18 June “Under the surface with Peter Binsbergen” Financial Mail
2003:
18 May “Groot kuns in dié klein werke” Rapport (Gauteng vermaak)
2002:
2 June “Binsbergen ontgin Afrika” Rapport
31 May “Binsbergen presents an African Culture” Mail & Guardian “Binsbergen ondersoek die wese van Afrika Kultuur” Beeld Plus “Paintings of culture exhibited” The Record East
28 May “These are the works of Peter Binsbergen” Pretoria News Interval
20 June “Masterful binding of elements of all genres” Pretoria News Interval
2001:
16 October “Relationship between Abstraction & Realism explored” Pretoria News / Interval
2000:
2 October - Radio interview: “Artists on Webcams for Mweb” Radio Ripple 90.5 FM
3 October - “Pretoria Triumph in Young Sculptor Awards – The Judges Report” Pretoria News / Interval
13 June "Peter Binsbergen goes on Show at STAG” Pretoria News / Interval
11 June “Rooted in South Africa but lost in Time and Space” Sunday Times / Metro
27 May Radio interview: “Open Circle” – Solo Show at State Theatre Art Gallery, Radio Ripple 90.5 FM
25 May Radio interview: “Open Circle” – Solo Show at State Theatre Art Gallery, SAFM (PM – Live Show)
3 January “7 South African Artists in Germany” Bayer Company S.A.Bayer News 1/2000
1999:
October “Artist with Vision” Cape Librarian, September/October 1999, Vol. 43 Nº 5
August “People in Pretoria” African Renaissance – State Theatre, PretoriaBe My Guest Magazine, Nº 159, August 1999
4 May Television documentary: “Leonardo Boxed” Educator Express episode 16, SABC 1
31 January “Verskeie Kunstenaars dra by tot eerste uitstalling by S.A. Kunsvereeniging vir 1999”Rapport (2000 Revue)
1998:
28 August “Locals’ newest can be seen” The Record (East)
20 August “Twee- en driedimensionele kunswerke deur Peter Binsbergen” Die Beeld (Kalender Plus)
14 August “Respect on Campus” Die Perdeby (University of Pretoria)
7 August “New works by Pretoria Artist Peter Binsbergen” The Record (Central) Vol. 6 Nº 46
4 August “Peter Binsbergen – Respect : Love, Life, Lightning” Pretoria News (Interval)
3 August Radio Interview on Tuks FM 107.2 Solo exhibition: “Respect : Love, Life, Lightning”
13 March “Battissphere opened” The Record (Central)
3 March “Boys’ High opens gallery in honour of Walter Battiss” Pretoria News (Interval)
1996:
8 August “Fees vir Kunskykers” Metro (Applous)
1995:
15 September “Boys break record”The Record (East)
4 September “Binsbergens’ Art Students attempt to break Record” Pretoria News
17 September Radio Interview on SAFM “Attempt to break drawing record”
1994:
27 November “Wasteland — an exhibition by Peter Binsbergen” Pretoria News Tonight
15 November “Binsbergen stal skilderye en tekeninge uit” The Record (East)
1993:
27 June “Dit woel om die Kultuur te laat leef” Rapport
1992:
September “19 Kunstenaars” Tukkie Varia
September “Die Kateeders en Waterwysers van ons tyd” Tukkiewerf; Jaargang 18, No. 3
2 September “The judges gather” Pretoria News Tonight
7 September “Humor wys Kunstenaar skud dadelike erns af” Die Beeld
22 July “Cramped Styles all ‘round” Pretoria News Tonight
5—11 June “Come as you are” Weekly Mail; Vol. 8, No. 23
17 May “Trendy artists don’t give a Fig” Sunday Times Metro
1991:
12 November “Top honours student” Pretoria News
11 November “Musketeers have woman up in Arms” Pretoria News Tonight
ART COMPETITION JUDGING AND SELECTION PANELS
2000 – 2003, 2005 PPC Young Concrete Sculptor Awards, Judge and Selection Committee
2004 Centurion Arts Association Annual art competition, Judge and Final Selector
2004 Pretoria Girls High School Annual art exhibition, Judge and Final Selector
2003 Rentmeester Youth Art Festival, Judge and Final Selector
2001 Sasol New Signatures, Judge and Final Selection Committee
2000 Pretoria Botanical Gardens, Body Painting Competition, 2000, Head Judge
PUBLIC SPEAKING
18 October 2005 “Education Art Students art exhibition 2005”; University of Pretoria, Groenkloof Campus, Pretoria; Guest speaker
11 September 2005 “Interpreting landscapes”; Lien Botha, Merle de Jager, Alice Goldin, Lynn Smuts, Julia Teale, Judy Woodborne; Association of Arts, Mackie Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria; Guest Speaker
September 2004 “Pretoria Girls High School annual art exhibition”; Hatfield, Pretoria; Guest Speaker
17 June 2004 “Discovering Abstract”; Willie van Rensburg – Solo exhibition; Alette Wessels Kunskamer, Menlo Park, Pretoria; Opening Speaker
8 June 2003 “Unplugged”; Anna-Carien Goosen – Solo exhibition; Association of Arts, Mackie Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria; Opening Speaker
21 July 2001 “Mike Mmutle Solo show and 2000 winners of the Sasol New Signatures Awards”; Association of Arts, Mackie Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria; Opening Speaker
WORK IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS & PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Habitat Design Company, London, England
Ismo Mómmó Collection, Oulu, Soumi, Finland
Pretoria Boys High School Collection, Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria Art Museum, Pretoria, South Africa
Spoornet Art Collection, Blue Train, South Africa
State Theatre Art Collection, State Theatre Complex, Pretoria, South Africa
Absa Bank Art collection, Johannesburg, South Africa
Bank of Athens Art Collection, Johannesburg, South Africa
Art collection of the Western Cape, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Michelle Anglin Private Collection, Seattle, USA
Mr. Frieder Sigmund Private Collection, Mössingen, Germany
Mr. James Binsbergen Private Collection, Pretoria, South Africa
Mr Pieter Visser Private Collection, Pretoria, South Africa
Polokwane Art Museum, Limpopo, South Africa
Mr Leon Cronje Private Collection, Pretoria, South Africa
Mr Carlo Jerodo Private Collection, Pretoria, South Africa
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