The emotive power of paint plays an integral role in Hermann Niebuhr’s landscapes.
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How did you come to be a full-time artist?
I went to Rhodes University to study theology, but changed to Fine Art and never looked back. I knew it would be a challenge making money from art, but I got several breaks through exhibitions.
Do you take commissions?
Yes, and I’ve been fortunate that most have been variations of what I’ve been working on. I appreciate and accept that commissions sustain me financially and buy me time to explore my own ideas.
Tell us about your recent exhibition Love song for the end of the world.
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