David Kuijers (1962) entered the Cape Technikon in 1987 studying Graphic Design. David majored in illustration and received the top student award on graduating. After his studies he freelanced as a designer/illustrator but did not enjoy the restrictions the job imposed on him.
During these years he had some success as an artist but not enough to ensure a living. Some large commissions, along with a sell-out first exhibition enabled him to paint full-time from 1999 onwards.
In 2002 a book, entitled ‘David Kuijers Paints the Town’ was published in Cape Town. In 2004 He worked with British Publishers, DeMontford Fine Art and was included in their Ultimate Collection of that year. David works in a variety of styles and techniques, broadly separated (by himself) into 4 categories according to the techniques employed. There are, however, more strong stylistic variations within these categories.
His father was a part -time artist who painted under the pseudonym, B Arteld. Surrounded from a very young age by art materials and books, art was always going to be a part of his life.In 1978, he followed his brother (presently a graphic designer in Holland) into the Art, Music
and ballet school in Pretoria .He completed his schooling there in 1980 with a distinction in graphics and the "Best Painter" award for that year.
In 1981 he went to Cape town for the first time on board a troop train bound for Youngsfield Military Base. Disgusted with the mentality and the attempt to subvert common sense, he absconded after 3 months- with his first pay check. After 3 years he returned and completed his military service in an administrative position - ironically receiving an award for outstanding service.
He spent 1986 as a mediocre and frustrated song writer. He entered the Cape Technicon the following year hoping to do a diploma in Fine Art, but had to settle for graphic design as the former was discontinued. David Majored in illustration and received a Merit Award for 1989 Graduating.
He regularly takes part in group exhibitions and has completed various commissions
some large commissions helped to ease the transition to a full time artist in 1999.
© 2018. All images are copyrighted © by David Kuijers. The use of any image from this site is prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained.
During these years he had some success as an artist but not enough to ensure a living. Some large commissions, along with a sell-out first exhibition enabled him to paint full-time from 1999 onwards.
In 2002 a book, entitled ‘David Kuijers Paints the Town’ was published in Cape Town. In 2004 He worked with British Publishers, DeMontford Fine Art and was included in their Ultimate Collection of that year. David works in a variety of styles and techniques, broadly separated (by himself) into 4 categories according to the techniques employed. There are, however, more strong stylistic variations within these categories.
His father was a part -time artist who painted under the pseudonym, B Arteld. Surrounded from a very young age by art materials and books, art was always going to be a part of his life.In 1978, he followed his brother (presently a graphic designer in Holland) into the Art, Music
and ballet school in Pretoria .He completed his schooling there in 1980 with a distinction in graphics and the "Best Painter" award for that year.
In 1981 he went to Cape town for the first time on board a troop train bound for Youngsfield Military Base. Disgusted with the mentality and the attempt to subvert common sense, he absconded after 3 months- with his first pay check. After 3 years he returned and completed his military service in an administrative position - ironically receiving an award for outstanding service.
He spent 1986 as a mediocre and frustrated song writer. He entered the Cape Technicon the following year hoping to do a diploma in Fine Art, but had to settle for graphic design as the former was discontinued. David Majored in illustration and received a Merit Award for 1989 Graduating.
He regularly takes part in group exhibitions and has completed various commissions
some large commissions helped to ease the transition to a full time artist in 1999.
© 2018. All images are copyrighted © by David Kuijers. The use of any image from this site is prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained.
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