Karnish Art

Karnish is an established contemporary artist whose vibrant abstract paintings explore the emotional, spiritual and symbolic relationship between humanity and nature.

Inspired by the extraordinary landscapes, biodiversity and cultural richness of Africa, her works combine expressive mark-making, rich textures and luminous colour to create immersive visual experiences that invite contemplation and personal reflection.

Living at the foothills of the Magaliesberg Mountains in South Africa, she has developed a deeply intuitive artistic language rooted in observation, solitude and a profound connection with the natural world. Through layers of paint, mixed media and gestural expression, each artwork becomes a unique narrative of transformation, resilience and beauty.

Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Australia and Africa.

For Karnish, art is both a lifelong journey and a way of creating meaningful connections through colour, emotion and imagination.

Karnish is an established self-taught contemporary artist, based at the foothills of the Magalies Mountain Range in South Africa.

Following years of independent study, mentorship, accepting invitations for art residencies and dedicated studio practice, she developed a distinct visual language. Her style is truly unique, filled with freedom, unrestrained colour and an original expression of paintings that portray abundance, liberation and beauty.

Her work has been featured in shows, galleries, and multiple online collections. It continues to evolve through daily practice, exploration and expression from her light-filled, large and most beautiful studio in Pretoria.

Mentionable:
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2020 – My Space/Pretoria Art – Pretoria, South Africa
2018 – Marli Kuns – Pretoria, South Africa
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2026 - Bonthuijs Art Gallery
2026 – Art Alive Exhibition – Yearly Group Exhibition in Waterkloof, Pretoria,
South Africa
2025 – Julie Miller Art Gallery – Buckingham Avenue, Craighall, Johannesburg, South Africa
2024 – Art@Africa – Victoria and Albert Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
2023 – Art@Africa – Victoria and Albert Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
2019 – Kuns Uniek Collaboration – Lynwood, Pretoria, South Africa
2019 – Julie Miller Art Gallery – Mall of Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
2018 – Art of Silver – Cullinan, South Africa
2018 – Kuns Uniek Collaboration – Lynwood, Pretoria, South Africa
PUBLICATIONS:
2020 – Ritzy art Top 40 Artists
2019 – Your Alter Ego – Largest Showcase of African Art in the World
2019 – Habitat Magazine – Mall of Africa exclusive African artists
RESIDENCIES:
2022 – Holistic Approach – Injisuthi, Drakensberg, South Africa
2021 – Magalies Mountains – Art residency