Botrivier Skemer - Niël Jonker
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Botrivier Skemer - Niël Jonker 2016
Original Oil on Board
240 x 390 mm
Framed
Niël Jonker (born 1971) is a prolific South African artist based in Baardskeerdersbos, Western Cape, known for his plein air oil landscapes and figurative bronze/terracotta sculptures. Working full-time since 2004, he captures the atmosphere of the South African landscape, frequently exhibiting at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK).
Key Artistic Profile & Style
- Background: Born on a farm in the Oudtshoorn district, Jonker studied at Technikon Natal (now DUT), graduating with distinctions in sculpture and painting in 1993.
- Painting (Plein Air): He paints landscapes, portraits, and still lifes on location, capturing immediate natural light and tone. His work often features the Western Cape landscape and the Karoo.
- Sculpture: Jonker creates figurative bronze sculptures and more recently has focused on terracotta sculptures using local clay to explore "fragile beings" and environmental themes.
- Themes: His art explores the human condition, environmental concerns, and the intersection of nature and human-made objects.