Wistful

Gary Frier (b.1972, Cape Town) and grew up in the then segregated northern suburb of Kuilsriver in the Western Cape .He gained is qualification as a Graphic Designer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2004.After working in various design industries Gary moved to create art of a more personal nature.

Besides working as an independent artist Gary is currently working as a freelance artist/designer and teacher. He is also teaching/facilitating a visual art and pottery programme at the occupational therapy department at Valkenburg Psychiatric hospital.

Gary Frier’s work has a strong graphic quality. He is interested in imbuing the two-dimensional image of his chosen subject with an expressive mood and personality, be it figurative or abstract. Frier combines contemporary and historical African elements and juxtaposes masks, photography, fabric detail and colour with urban figures. His themes and subjects are inspired by socio-political themes as well as the art and craft of cultures that live or have lived close to the nature. He finds inspiration in many forms of media and says that his art is a about emotive reflection of his place in the world.He has exhibited extensively at public and private institutions and galleries both locally and abroad.

He lives and works the Western Cape predominately from his studio at his home in Kuilsriver, Cape Town.

Exhibitions: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Kenya and the United States of America.

Private Collections :His work is in many private collections in Africa, Europe, America and the U.K. and Asia.

Public Collections:Peuple et Culture – Brest (France), Western Cape Department of Economic development South Africa, Bloemfontein museum,

Corporate and government/public collections:

Oliewenhuis Art Museum

Iziko South African National Gallery

Bertha Foundation

Joop van den Ende Theater productions – Holland, Embassy of USA, Nairobi

Bertha Foundation
Old mutual private investment
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cape Town
PPS Investments - Claremont
Benguela Cove Lagoon Coastal Wine Estate.
As well as private collections worldwide.