About Cherylin Botha-Louw
CHERYLIN BOTHA-LOUW (Cheri)
Born 1961 SOUTH AFRICA (Somerset-East)
CURRENTLY WORKING AND LIVING ON THE WEST COAST (Hopefield) SOUTH AFRICA
Education:
I am a self-taught artist, born at the foot of Bosberg, Somerset East Eastern Cape.
Selected Group Exhibitions:
March 2012: Fine Art, Port Elizabeth
June 2013: “Depth of Skill” – ArtEC, Port Elizabeth
Teaching:
2010 – Present: Botha's art studio – Assisting Sessional Instructor.
Featured:
April 2013 – Interview with “Eye on Arts” – Bay TV
February 2014 – Follow up interview with “Eye on Arts” – Bay TV
Published in: The Collector’s guide to art and artists in South Africa 2014
About her technique:
Due to my heart defect since birth, called Barlow Syndrome, I experience excess energy, which I project into my art with huge enthusiasm and commitment!
Moving on from painting in oils, I have entered the exciting world of abstracts using Acrylic pouring and manipulation to capture emotional experience rather than physical reality.
My inspiration is drawn from the beauty in everyday life that surrounds us, taking the time to smell the sea breeze.
Favorite saying: "Like emotions, colors are a reflection of life" - Janice Glennaway
