I am a Johannesburg based artist.
I create paintings that are unique to South Africa and Africa. My work focuses on the world around me. I do not always create a realistic representation of what I observe but often walk into a landscape and rather paint what I feel than what I see.
“My work is a celebration of life and the power of the universe. We have such a strong connection with the universe but it is often masked by our strive for existence and survival”.
”I expect my audience, when they see my work, to be triggered by something they know so well but have neglected to acknowledge for some time. To awaken in them a feeling or memory, that will strengthen their connection with the earth and their reason for living”.
Exhibitions
2003 “Rhythm and Energy of the Earth” Questionmark, 85 - 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg
2009 “Perceptions Of Reality” September 3rd-25th
Ico Gallery, New York
2011 "In Vivid Color" Exhibition Vienna, Austria.
http://www.euro-asian.org/
Euro - Asian Art Center is a social gathering place for art lovers. Our mission is to connect people from different countries and cultural backgrounds through appreciation of art. The Art Center (founded by JMA) is under the management of Euro-Asian Art and Culture Organization founded by Jackie Mauersberger (jma Gallery) and Dr Nino Metrevelli (N Gallery)
Voted Artist Of The Week on www.artween.com with 115907 votes on 14 April 2009
Clients include
Sugarbakers Interiors
AMA Architects
Janine Lazard Interiors
Fifa Governing Body
Ashley and Cheryl Cole, UK
Kieron Dyer, UK
Embeth Davidtz, Hollywood California
An African Dream
©Brian Rolfe 2009
I presented my painting "An African Dream" to the president of FIFA, Mr Sepp Blatter. As a South African artist my intention was to thank FIFA and Mr. Blatter for making a dream possible to so many South Africans. Not only does the 2010 World Cup bring hope to aspiring football players but it spills over to every person in South Africa who dreams of competing on the international stage. It gives us that additional confidence to keep aspiring to greater goals, it keeps our hopes alive.
The painting illustrates an African Man dreaming of success, he is moving across the history and tradition of his people onto greater things. His eye is set on his goal and victory. The trophy is yet but a vision in his mind but it's only a matter of time until he succeeds.
The Dream is alive!!!!!
On 24 June 2009 I presented the gift to Mr. Blatter at the Michelangelo Towers in Sandton, where he stayed during his time in South Africa. An enthusiastic audience of FIFA representatives were present. It was a truly moving moment when I witnessed how touched Mr Blatter was by this image. He instantaneously grasped my message and announced that the painting will find a special place in his home. It once again shows the power of an image to share a vision.
