MJ Lourens
Beyond the Hills
About the SessionThe Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Benefit Auction forms an integral part of Strauss & Co’s ongoing partnership with one of South Africa’s leading arts festivals. Now in its fifth year, the auction reflects a shared commitment to supporting the visual arts and creating meaningful opportunities for artists and collectors. Held at Stellenbosch Town Hall and accompanied by a curated preview exhibition, the auction brings together works by both emerging and established artists. Its intention is to encourage new and seasoned collectors to engage with and invest in South African art, while expanding the market and improving access to the work of leading local artists. At its core, the auction places artistic excellence at the centre while seeking to create greater visibility and recognition for contemporary artistic practice.
LOT 11
MJ Lourens
Beyond the Hills
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signed and dated '25
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MJ Lourens is a multi-disciplinary contemporary South African artist, currently based in Cape Town. He was born in Pretoria and studied Fine Art Sculpture between 1992 and 1996 at the University of Pretoria. In 1995, Lourens won the Sasol New Signatures Competition, which was exhibited at the Pretoria Art Gallery. His practice includes painting, sculpture, and filmmaking. The artist’s sculptures, influenced by the surrealist movement, consist of human forms with heads replaced by a variety of found objects as representations of the human sub-conscious. Lourens has directed and produced numerous films, including Pa/Father which was screened at the Commonwealth Film Festival in 2006.
MJ Lourens has exhibited extensively in solo and group exhibitions in South Africa and in the United Kingdom. His work is represented in many public and private collections throughout South Africa.
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