This is a portrait of Wendy, the beautiful flower vendor at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock in Cape Town, South Africa. Her smile seems to light up the painting--and the hearts of all who view her.
The original, which is 18" by 24", is gallery-wrapped but can be dismantled and rolled in a heavy cardboard tube for safe and reasonable shipment
About the Artist:
According to the Ico Gallery in New York, "Dr. Michael Durst is one of the most exciting South African artists. As a psychologist, Dr. Durst’s paintings create not only beauty for the beholder, but also a state of relaxation and healing. His work combines realism with impressionism, evoking an emotional link to the heart—thus the name: “Heartscapes.”
His exhibitions in Cape Town, the Netherlands and New York have received rave reviews and gained Dr. Durst international renown.
Dr. Durst loves to paint the beauty of Cape Town--especially the Waterfront, Table Mountain, ocean views, spring flowers, the vineyards and, of course, the people of the Cape. According to Dr. Durst, "I love to paint "magical moments" that I have experienced. As I do so, I strive to achieve a delicate balance between the realism of the scene and the even greater intensity created by light, texture and color. At some point, an integration occurs. The captured moment in time is taken in without judgment by the brain, allowing the vibrational intensity to adjust the frequency of the heart’s rhythms. As the integrated process continues, the viewer becomes awash with positive emotions, a sense of peace, and greater coherence…all of which contribute to physical, mental and spiritual healing."
To see all of Dr. Durst’s paintings visit his web site: www.HeartscapePaintings.com A book of his Cape Town paintings and a Cape Town calendar are available at www.lulu.com
Reviews:
ART FOR THE HEART by Hilary Benjamin, The Atlantic Sun, September, 2007
Exhibitions:
2004-2006 Sun International Gallery, Cape Town
2008 Pride Art Exhibition, Cape Town
2009 "Perspectives of Reality" Ico Gallery, New York
"The Rhythmic Figure" Ico Gallery, New York
Solo Exhibitions:
2007 “Grape, Gallery and Gourmet” Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
2008 “Postcards from the Heart of Cape Town,” Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
2009 "Magical Moments in Sea Point" Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
Private Collections:
In South Africa, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Chile, Turkey and the United States.
Please allow 2 days for local delivery around Cape Town, 1 week for national delivery in South Africa, and 3 weeks for International delivery outside South Africa (DHL). Please contact the artist at [email protected] for shipping estimates. You may also pick up directly in Sea Point, Cape Town at no charge.
