Marc Poisson 1988 Oil Painting

Marc Poisson 1988 Oil Painting (600 x 450mm) (750 x 600 Framed)

Marc Poisson has been painting for over 40 years, and now approaching the autumn of his life, has emerged as one of the most well-known artists in South Africa.

Enjoying the mature period of his profession, he is quite at ease in his bold, distinctive style of painting. He consistently captures atmospheric light in scenes of typically South African subjects which hark back to a more peaceful, leisurely era. This view seems to be substantiated by his aversion to many of the things we associate with modern life. For example, one seldom sees a motor vehicle in his street scenes and sometimes even bitumen roads give way to the old gravel farm roads.

Most of the subjects he paints are of historical significance, almost as if he were creating his works of art for posterity.

Marc paints many of the well known Cape homesteads typically found in wine producing areas, as well as scenes of the traditional trek fishing.

While this particular mode of fishing is gradually dying out it does still take place on some Cape beaches. Donkey carts on dusty roads, the time ravaged buildings of District Six and the quaint historical mining village of Pilgrims Rest are among his many varied subjects

 Marc Poisson finds his work in ever increasing demand as he divides his time between South Africa and Australia. Private collections where his artworks are enjoyed include not only South Africa but other countries such as Israel, Portugal, Austria, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada, United States of America, Japan and Australia.

In the prime of his artistic career, Marc Poisson studies and travels, constantly seeking to fuel the inspiration needed to create images that strike a chord within our inner selves. As he continues to paint one can always be sure to enjoy strong impasto brushwork and the skilled use of the palette knife as he portrays the timeless effect of the dance of light.

Price Range R 8,200-16,667