Glendine Chisholm

With a career spanning over 30 years, I have become deeply woven into the fabric of South African fine art. My creative journey began in Namibia, fueled by the mentorship of my grandmother, Zizi (wife of the celebrated poet DJ Opperman), which instilled in me a lifelong reverence for storytelling through paint.

After formal training at Pretoria Technikon, I dedicated my practice to capturing the evocative spirit of the South African landscape. Today, I am best known for my 'Karoo Madonnas' and intricate, symbolic still lifes - works characterised by striking palettes and a poignant exploration of feminine strength.

Whether through a vast Karoo horizon or the quiet gaze of a contemporary Madonna, my work seeks to uncover the 'heart' within the subject, blending traditional technique with a modern, soulful narrative.

Diploma in Fine Art and Pottery from the Pretoria Technikon University

Selected Exhibitions & Achievements

Solo Exhibitions

2026 - Wings of Summer Memories, Galery 23, Malta

2025 - Karoo Pieta, Christine X Art Gallery, Sliema, Malta

2022 - Annotations of Colour on Paper, Malta Society of Arts, Valletta, Malta

2015 - Alice Art Gallery, Ruimsig, South Africa

2011 - One and Only, Alice Art Gallery, Hartebeespoort, South Africa

2009 - Alice Art Gallery, Ruimsig, South Africa

2007 - Blue Donkey Gallery, Clarens, South Africa

2001 - Solo Launch Exhibition, Alice Art Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa

1999 - Solo Exhibition, Soho, New York City, USA


Collaborations & Special Projects

2022 – 2024 – Hekelwoorde: Illustration collaboration for poetry and short story print publication

2020 - 2023 - Ceramic Design Collaboration with Diane Marshall, Wonki Ware, South Africa

2006 - 2018 - Decorex group exhibition, Johannesburg, South Africa

2004 - Co-founder of collective gallery space with Cornelius Bosch & Hanelie Kotze, Hartbeespoort


Group Exhibitions & Art Festivals

2025 - Collectively Solo, Gallery 23, Balzan, Malta

2021 – Showroom Art, Woordfees Festival, South Africa

2018 – 2023 - Annual Exhibition, Rietvallei Wine Estate, Robertson, South Africa

2002 – 2025 - KKNK Natio...