Born in the Netherlands 8 March 1939, Gerard immigrated to South Africa with his family at the age of nine. He later studied Commercial Art and Marketing Management at the Witwatersrand Technical College and Damlin, respectively. Whilst pursuing his career in the fields of Display, Advertising and Marketing he studied Fine Art at he the Witwatersrand Technical College and later at Durban Technical College. Numerous joint exhibitions with fellow artists led to one-man exhibitions in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Richards Bay.Gerard’s works grace collections locally as well as internationally, namely, England, Scotland, Wales, Holland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Gabon in West Africa, USA and Chile. He is regularly commended for his gifted ability to produce works covering the full spectrum from modern impressionism to realism. As a professional artist Gerard has taught art for over forty-five years. He was recommended to students and aspiring artists by the Transvaal Adult Education Department for lessons covering silk-screening, pastels, water-colours, charcoal and oils – the latter being his preferred choice. His in-depth portrayals of the rural South African people, with subtle reference to western influence, are colourful and alive with excellent use of the bright African sunlight and its deep shadows to depict the contrasts of the continent.Working out of Richards Bay for the past twenty-two years he returned to Gauteng in 2008. He has produced a video/DVD drawing course for both children and adult education that has been approved by the Education Department and is being widely in Natal, utilised both as an aid to educators (especially at rural schools) and private individuals.Locally (KZN), Gerard has been commissioned for dedicated works, including a portrait of Dr Ben Ngubane (whilst Premier of KZN), culture/development related works for the Uthungulu Council Chambers and specific works for both businesses and personal décor. Gerard is proud that one of his works graces the collection of Mr. Nelson Mandela. In addition Gerard’s works are displayed in the Ulundi Government offices, City of Umhlatuze Municipal Buildings and numerous business premises.Gerard has returned to Gauteng in September 2008 and is currently working out of his residence in Glen Austin, Midrand, Johannesburg.Exclusive My paintings are all original and will not be found anywhere in the world.AboutGerard Kortenboutpaintings by: Gerard Kortenbout
Born in the Netherlands 8 March 1939, Gerard immigrated to South Africa with his family
at the age of nine. He later studied Commercial Art and Marketing Management at the
Witwatersrand Technical College and Damlin, respectively. Whilst pursuing his career in
the fields of Display, Advertising and Marketing he studied Fine Art at he the
Witwatersrand Technical College and later at Durban Technical College. Numerous joint
exhibitions with fellow artists led to one-man exhibitions in Johannesburg, Pretoria,
Durban and Richards Bay.
Gerard’s works grace collections locally as well as internationally, namely, England,
Scotland, Wales, Holland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Australia,
Denmark, Gabon in West Africa, USA and Chile. He is regularly commended for his gifted ability to produce works
covering the full spectrum from modern impressionism to realism.
As a professional artist Gerard has taught art for over forty-five years. He was recommended to students and aspiring
artists by the Transvaal Adult Education Department for lessons covering silk-screening, pastels, water-colours,
charcoal and oils – the latter being his preferred choice. His in-depth portrayals of the rural South African people,
with subtle reference to western influence, are colourful and alive with excellent use of the bright African sunlight and
its deep shadows to depict the contrasts of the continent.
Working out of Richards Bay for the past twenty-two years he returned to Gauteng in 2008. He has produced a
video/DVD drawing course for both children and adult education that has been approved by the Education Department
and is being widely in Natal, utilised both as an aid to educators (especially at rural
schools) and private individuals.
Locally (KZN), Gerard has been commissioned for dedicated works, including a
portrait of Dr Ben Ngubane (whilst Premier of KZN), culture/development related
works for the Uthungulu Council Chambers and specific works for both businesses
and personal décor. Gerard is proud that one of his works graces the collection of Mr.
Nelson Mandela. In addition Gerard’s works are displayed in the Ulundi Government
offices, City of Umhlatuze Municipal Buildings and numerous business premises.
Gerard has returned to Gauteng in September 2008 and is currently working out of
his residence in Glen Austin, Midrand, Johannesburg.
Exclusive
My paintings are all original
and will not be found
anywhere in the world.
About
Gerard Kortenbout
paintings by: Gerard Kortenbout
