Marcia Bauermeister

I am Marcia Bauermeister, a South African artist known for my unique and original semi abstract style of contemporary art. My art business and full-time hobby here in the Keisie Valley just outside of Montagu, where I draw inspiration from the beautiful surroundings to create my art.

My art career started back in 2000 at the age of 14 when I was entered into the Montagu Youth Arts Festival during my high school years. It was during this time that I first explored the Montagu art scene and fell in love with the vibrant creativity that surrounded me. Interestingly, the festival was always hosted over the month of August, the same month I had my first solo exhibit in Montagu town in 2021, the same month as my high school award certificate dates - what a coincidence!

My subject matter is varied, ranging from portraits to landscapes and still life, all created in a style that is uniquely my own. From realistic to semi-abstract, my art is in a class of its own. I particularly love my black oil drawing series, where pure simplicity and pure beauty come together to create a stunning piece of art. My favourite medium is black oil based medium and charcoal, though I also enjoy working in various other mediums to create new and exciting pi...

I come from a multigenerational artistic family and was immersed in art from an early age, growing up watching my mother paint in oils and receiving continuous private and school-based art training throughout my childhood. Art was my main subject in high school, where I specialised in Fine Art and achieved an A-grade. I was part of a first exhibition at the age of 18 and have been producing work on canvas since 2000. My artistic development continued through extensive travel and professional life, with painting remaining a constant alongside international contracts. After returning home, I fully re-immersed myself in my art career and have since completed numerous commissioned works and exhibitions, building a reputation through word of mouth and private collectors.

Past exhibitions:
The Dorpstraat Gallery
The Gallery Montagu
The Montagu Country Hotel Gallery