Zahn Duplessis

I am a South African artist whose life and work have been shaped by living on five continents and experiencing very different cultures, landscapes and ways of life.

Art has remained the constant thread throughout that journey. My background is rooted in realism, but over time my work has become increasingly expressive and experimental, combining figurative painting with bold colour, abstraction, mixed media and unexpected elements.

Before moving to the United States, I lived in Germany for eight years, where I held five solo exhibitions, completed a public mural and developed a strong connection with collectors through my work. Since moving to the US, I have continued exhibiting in galleries and juried exhibitions, and completed further professional training through the Milan Art Institute.

I am endlessly interested in people — in individuality, resilience, vulnerability and the courage it takes to become comfortable with who we really are. That curiosity runs through my portraits and figurative work, but also through the animals and more playful characters that find their way into my paintings.

My South African roots remain an important part of my visual language, particularly in my love of colour, wildlife and expressive mark...

Mastery Program - Milan Art Institute 2024

Wild Whimsy Solo show 2026 ADC gallery
Abstract Horizons 2026 Milan Art Gallery
Tropical theme 2026 Milan Art Gallery
Radiance show 2026 ADC Gallery
Seeds of the sun 2026 Milan Art Gallery