Adrian Grove

From a young age, I was drawn to the world of art, starting with pencil sketches and watercolor paintings. Over time, my passion evolved into a bold, expressive style that blends multiple media—inks, oil pastels, watercolor, and acrylic—often all within a single piece. My work is characterized by loose, spontaneous applications and bold brushstrokes, capturing both raw emotion and dynamic movement.

The male body and abstract representations of the human form are my greatest inspirations. I explore these subjects through a fusion of illustration and painting, incorporating graphic elements influenced by my background in graphic and clothing design.

I studied Fine Arts with a focus on Graphic Design and Illustration at the University of Stellenbosch, and my artistic approach is deeply intuitive. When I create, I immerse myself in music, allowing my emotions to guide my hand and shape my compositions. Each piece is a reflection of my inner world—unfiltered, expressive, and deeply personal.

BA fine Arts, Stellenbosch University with Graphic Design and illustration