André Pillay - Paintings and Photo Art

 -  Artist Statement

             I'm a self-taught artist that has been creating artworks in various art mediums. .

 My artworks now are mainly painting and photo art . Previously having worked in ceramics and fused-glass,. 

The theme of travel and place seems to permeate through my artwork.

Inspiration is found through our sense of discovery and wonder in nature.

Using emotion through brush-strokes; as a metaphorical journey through my art.

Art that portrays a sense of unfolding and experience of place; being in the moment. 

I hope to enable the viewer to connect to these places. That 'place'  being emotional ; metaphorical and sometimes imaginary.

Abstract painting is a favourite form of expression. I enjoy creating stories through colour and brush-strokes.

These painting actions sometimes start off swiftly and sub-consciously. A sense of tone and balance is worked on in the end creating a universal narrative. 

Discovering photo art offers fresh ways to express these themes. Composite images, painting, drawing and layered techniques open to new interpretation.

The various printing substrates enhances the tactile and visual appeal.

       My photo art  photography is available as prints.  

In 2006 I featured on SABC 3 television art and culture show named ' Curious Culture '.   

Many of my  artwork have been acquired  locally and nationally and found homes to international collectors . 

Artist  based in Cape Town , South Africa.

View my portfolio on Saatchi Art .

Instagram - pillayart

           Exhibitions and Shows  
 

                2005   SA Culture Week at  South African Embassy in Helsinki , Finland  

               National: 

               2005   One-of-Kind Exhibition - Gallagher Estate , Midrand

               2005   SA  Fashion Week , Collaboration Fashion and Craft Design , Johannesburg

               2004   FNB  Vita Crafts Now  Exhibition  -  Bus Factory , Newtown , Johannesburg

               2002    African  Earth  Exhibition - MuseuMAfrica ,  Johannesburg

                 2002   FNB  Vita  Crafts  Now  Exhibition -  MuseuMAfrica ,  Johannesburg   

                 2002   National  Craft  Imbizo , Ubuntu  Village - World  Summit  on  Sustainable  Development

                                                                                Johannesburg

                     Regional:

       2011     Eastern Cape Artists Exhibition and book at Athenaeum Gallery , Port Elizabeth

       2010    ' Ekphrastic ' Transfiguration Paintings and Poetry Exhibition  - New Creations Gallery , PE                      

       2010     Soccer World Art Exhibition, Environmental Perspective - Walmer Park Mall, PE

       2008    Inspiring  Art  Exhibition  - Continental Cars , BMW Showroom , Port Elizabeth

       2008    Same Size, Same Price Exhibition - Picture This Gallery, Uitenhage  

       2007    Christmas Charity Exhibition - Walmer Park Mall , PE

       2006    Homemakers Expo  - Port Elizabeth Harbour

       2005   Three Artists  Exhibition - Cuyler Gallery

       2004   Bold and Abstract Exhibition -  Cuyler Gallery  

       2003    Knysna Arts Experience  -  Knysna Art Gallery  Knysna 

       2003   "Fired Earth " Ceramic Exhibition - Knysna Art Gallery , Knysna 

       2002   Ceramic  Exhibition  -  Cuyler  Gallery ,  Port  Elizabeth 

       2002    EPSAC  83rd   Annual  Exhibition  -  EPSAC  Gallery   -  now known as artEC

       2002   Garden  Route  Potters  Exhibition  -  Strydom Gallery ,   George 

       2001  Eastern  Province  Society  of  Arts  and  Crafts  Annual  Exhibition ,

                         EPSAC  Gallery, Port Elizabeth

       2001  'Black and White'  Ceramic Exhibition -  EPSAC  Gallery ,  Port  Elizabeth  

      2001  ' The Best of the Eastern Cape ' , Association of Potters of Southern Africa (Eastern Cape), 

                        Annual  Regional  Exhibition - King George VI  Gallery, Port Elizabeth

      2000  EPSAC  'Open House'  Exhibition -  EPSAC  Gallery , Port  Elizabeth

                             First Time Exhibitor Award 

     2000  'Frame It' Exhibition , (APSA) Eastern Cape -  Montage Gallery , Port Elizabeth 

    1999   'Renaissance Exhibition' , Dept. of  Arts and Culture , Annual  Regional  Exhibition -

                                            King  George  VI  Gallery, Port Elizabeth 
 

   1999    Association of Potters of Southern Africa (Eastern Cape) , Annual Regional Exhibition -

                                        King George  VI  Gallery , Port Elizabeth                     

  1998-1999    'Into Entsha'- Craft Exhibition - King George VI Gallery, Port Elizabeth