Bastiaan van Stenis
Midnight Picnics
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 51
Bastiaan van Stenis
Midnight Picnics
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signed with the artist's initials; signed, dated, inscribed with the artist's name, the title, 'RSA' and stamped twice with the artist's stamp on the reverse
Notes
Bastiaan van Stenis is a mostly self-taught South African artist from Cape Town. He is half Dutch and half South African and is the descendant of the 19th Century English painter, Thomas Baines. After school in 2000, van Stenis dedicated himself to becoming a full-time artist. He works mainly with oil paint on canvas but often utilises acrylic paint, cloth, wax, hair, glue, and found objects. He has also worked on sculptures and done taxidermy. Van Stenis has exhibited in both solo and group shows locally and internationally – the Netherlands, Germany, and Australia. He lives and works in Hermanus, Western Cape.
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