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 SUSAN KEMP"I work mostly in oils, and love sculpting. My trademark is variety. I paint subjects ranging from realistic landscapes, still lives, seascapes and portraits to dreamscapes and imaginary scenes. Portraits are done in oils, pastels, pencil or charcoal, from life or from photographs; wildlife from photographs in conjunction with fellow-artist and photographer Jackie During. Sculpture includes ceramics, papier maché and relief works comprising ceramics, found materials, plastic, hardware and natural materials. Some paintings are done from reference material, others just happen. The latter are never consciously conceived. Some works of art just announce themselves; they have a life of their own and even choose their own frames. This process makes art an adventure for me. I also enjoy the exacting task of book illustration, which I do on a free-lance basis, as well as translation, editing and proof-reading in English and Afrikaans (eg. legislation, educational comic strips, children’s books). I grew up in the Tzitzikamma, on the Garden Route in the Southern Cape. I used to work in journalism, translation and public relations. Formerly from Port Elizabeth, Graaff-Reinet, Pretoria, Humansdorp, Outdshoorn, Stutterheim, Bloemfontein, Jeffreys Bay, Britannia Bay, Stellenbosch and Piketberg, I now work from home in Velddrif on the West Coast as an artist, art teacher and free-lance language practitioner. I did a weekly newspaper’s cartoon for a year and have illustrated six children’s books." PERSONAL PARTICULARS NAME: Susan Maria Kemp BIRTHDATE: 20/2/1959 ADDRESS: Box 615, Velddrif, 7365 EMAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CELL: (083) 467 9388 TEL/FAX: (022) 783 0438 EDUCATION SCHOOL: Outeniqua High School, George Matric 1976 UNIVERSITY: University of Port Elizabeth BA Degree 1982 (Languages) COLLEGE: Intec College, Cape Town Commercial Art Diploma 1992 FIELDS OF EXPERIENCE: ART: Painting, drawing, sculpting, book illustration, reproduction of the Old Masters, cartooning, teaching. OTHER: Journalism/writing, editing & layout; translation, public relations, publishing CURRENT EMPLOY: Self-employed since 1997. COMPETITIONS 2003: Winner of Riebeek Valley Olive Festival Art Competition in the Western Cape for label of “Olivia” festival wine. 2004: Winner of Riebeek Valley Olive Festival Art Competition for label of “Olivia” festival wine. BOOKS ILLUSTRATED 2006: Die Krokkitor, by Licia Erasmus (published by the Greater Cederberg Biodiversity Corridor Project, Porterville, Western Cape). 2007: Paaltjies Spat!, by Licia Erasmus (Heinemann Publisher’s Lees is Maklik series). 2007: Die Krokkitor Werkboekie , (published by the Greater Cederberg Biodiversity Corridor Project, Porterville, Western Cape). 2009: Die Krokkitor II, by Licia Erasmus (published by the Greater Cederberg Biodervrsity Corridor Project, Porterville, Western Cape). Zombies in die mall, by Licia Erasmus (Heinemann’s Lees is Maklik series). Kabbo se ontdekking, by Beneta Bester (Heinemann’s Lees is Maklik series). 10 Stars Literacy Work Book, Grade 5 (published by Heinemann, co-illustrated). EXHIBITIONS 1989, 1990: Annual members’ exhibitions of Eastern Province Society of Fine Arts, King George Gallery, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province. 1995: “The Walls Sing” exhibition by Free State artists at Grahamstown Art Festival and at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum, Bloemfontein, Free State Province. 1995 to 1999: Group exhibitions with artists of Bloemfontein, Jeffreys Bay (E.Cape Province) and the West Coast (Western Cape Province). 2004: Group miniature exhibition “30 x 30”, Rust & Vrede Gallery, Durbanville, Western Cape Province). 2005: The “Olivia” exhibition at Art Orchard, Riekbeek Kasteel (May 2007 Riebeek Valley Festival) 2005: Group exhibition “Valentyn”, at Die Ateljee, Piketberg, Western Cape Province 2006: Group exhibition “55 Teapots”, at Johan Smith Art Gallery, Clarens, Free State Province) 2007: Group exhibition: “Mystery Miniatures” at Die Ateljee, Piketberg (December, to Jan.2008) 2008: Group exhibition with Velddrif artists at Pelican Harbour (January) 2008: Group exhibition: The “Still” exhibition at Die Ateljee, Piketberg (March) 2008: 5 group exhibitions with West Coast Art Guild at Paternoster Hotel (March); Farmhouse Hotel, Langebaan (April); Weskusplek, Jakobsbaai (April); Riviera Hotel, Velddrif (August); Longacres Wine Estate, Langebaan. 4 group exhibitions with Velddrif Art Society at Pelican Harbour (Summer, Winter, Spring, and Summer). Group exhibition: “Celebrate Women” at Bay Gallery, Langebaan (July/August). 2008 Members’ exhibition with Stellenbosch Art Association 2009: Summer exhibition (group) at Bay Gallery, Langebaan (Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009). Spring Exhibition (group) at Bay Gallery, Langebaan (2009). Individual exhibitions in Western Cape: The Old Palm Restaurant in St Helena Bay (1999), Spice Café in Stellenbosch (2000), Akkediskis in Porterville (2001), the Public Library in Piketberg (2001), Evita’s Perron in Darling (2002); Velddrif Public Library (Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009) Permanent Exhibitions in Velddrif Albatros Tea Garden, Ella’s, Riviera Hotel Internet links: http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/saleroom/MyArtWork http://www.southafricanartists.com/gallery.asp?search=Susan+Kemp http://www.flickr.com/photos/33849182@N08/ http://www.redbubble.com/people/susankemp
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