Johannes Petrus Meyer
The Rehearsal
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 58
Johannes Petrus Meyer
The Rehearsal
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signed; signed, dated, inscribed with the title and 'Porterville R.S.A' on the reverse
Notes
JP Meyer was born in 1960 and grew up in the Free State provence of South Africa. After military service he joined SAA (South African Airways) where he worked as an international flight attendant for 15 years. In 1996 he swapped corporate life for that of a full-time art student at the Foundation School of Art in Cape Town, graduating four years later with as Diploma of Fine Art in Painting, Cum Laude. His first solo exhibition was held at the Association of Visual Arts in Cape Town in 2003 and since then he paticipated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. His work features in the Sasol, DIDATA, Rand Merchant Bank, Hollards, Nandos UK and McMillan Publishing collections. Meyer currently lives and works in Porterville.
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