Celeste Von Solms

I create fine art pencil drawings that celebrate the beauty and complexity of the human form. My work is deeply rooted in themes of body positivity, self-love, and identity, using the timeless medium of graphite to explore what makes us truly human.

Each drawing is a detailed study of the nude figure, capturing not just form, but also emotion — the quiet strength, vulnerability, and raw beauty that live beneath the surface. I believe art has the power to shift perspectives, and through my work, I hope to inspire viewers to embrace their own bodies with compassion and appreciation.

Working primarily in realism, I focus on meticulous line work and subtle tonal variation, transforming simple materials into intimate, thought-provoking artworks. Every piece is created on archival, acid-free paper, ensuring that these explorations of identity and expression can be cherished for generations.

For me, art is more than technique — it’s a conversation about what it means to belong in our own skin. My drawings are both personal reflections and invitations to others, encouraging dialogue around body image, vulnerability, and acceptance.

Thank you for joining me in this journey of celebrating the beauty of every body.

2010 – National Diploma in Fine Art, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria

2023 – Humility for Humanity, Group Exhibition, Artlovers 1932, Pretoria, South Africa.
2021 – Barcelona 1.0, Group Exhibition, Artbox-Projects, Barcelona, Spain.
2021 – Annual Members’ exhibition 2021, Association of Arts Pretoria, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria, South Africa.
2021 – Birds of a Feather, Art Box Gallery, Monument Park, Pretoria, South Africa.
2020 – Swiss Art Expo, Group Exhibition, Artbox-Projects, Zurich, Switzerland.
2020 – Pearl, Group Exhibition, Art Box Gallery, Monument Park, Pretoria, South Africa.
2020 – Creatures of Habit, Group Exhibition, Art Lovers 1932, Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa.
2020 – 1000 Small Wonders, Group Exhibition, Art Box Gallery, Monument Park, Pretoria, South Africa.
2019 – Miami Art Weeks, Group Exhibition, Artbox-Projects, Wynwood, Miami, United States of America.
2019 - Miniature Exhibition, Group Exhibition, Art Lovers 1932, Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa
2019 -Art at Arnold, Group Exhibition, Arnold Classic Africa, Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa.
2018 - Miniature Exhibition, Group Exhibition, Art Lovers 1932, Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa
2018 - A Fresh Look at Struggle and Life, Two Man Show, Art Lovers 1932, Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa.
2018 - Individual ...