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Provenance

The Engen Collection.

Notes

Lynda Ballen holds a Fine Arts degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Master's in Arts Education from New York University. She has taught at a range of institutions in Johannesburg, including the Johannesburg Art Foundation, Waverley Girls High School and Damelin College.

A passionate advocate for arts education, Ballen played a key role in creating opportunities for students who were unable to study art at their schools, providing classes, portfolio guidance and mentorship.

She has participated in numerous group exhibitions across South Africa, with a notable solo show Concerning Preciousness at David Krut Projects in 2012 and has continued to be involved in a variety of artistic projects since.