Rina Stutzer
The Little Messenger
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 62
Rina Stutzer
The Little Messenger
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About this Item
signed, dated '21 and numbered 8/12
Notes
Rina Stutzer graduated from the University of Pretoria, completing her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art in 1999 and her Master of Fine Arts (with distinction) in 2007, after which she became a part-time lecturer in the Department of Visual Art. She is the recipient of the SASOL New Signatures Art Competition People's Choice Award (1999) and the Ekurhuleni Fine Arts Award Competition (2007). In 2012, she was awarded a bursary in France as the prize for the Rendezvous: Focus Painting Competition, and in 2014 she received SASDA's overall Best Artistic Design award for a 3CR12 stainless steel construction. Stutzer is the founder of Curious Little Press (CLP), a printmaking studio located at DSW Studios in Pretoria.
Exhibited
Everard Read, London, Director's Selection, 26 January to 12 February 2022, another example exhibited.