Leonie Erasmus
Life Study
leonie is one of the most promising SA Artists to appear in thast decade.
She is well known for her photography also.
l e o n i e e r a s m u s
‘I have painted for as long as I can remember,
my experiences in life my inspiration.
As I matured in my journey through Art
I came to realize that art is not what you see,
but what you feel.
Colour , shape and simple lines evolve from the
figurative to the abstract ….Every picture
has an inspiration , an experience that
guided every brushstroke to the final signature .
I never shared my art with other people, it was my
sanctuary, my ‘diary’ of feelings , until the opportunity
arose to exhibit my work in New York.
I realized then that through art we can send
a message to the world , tell a story that might
change the way people see things, make them
feel something.
My travels inspire my paintings, my thoughts magnified
by my innate desire for a world that embraces every
human being , the exceptance of this, looking beyond
material and obscure differences , recognising human
dignity and spiritual values in life …..and through this , peace.
My paintings are shadows of my thoughts…
My life is art and my journey has just begun…’
250x 350 mm
Beautiful OIl