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Reece Swanepoel

My name is Reece Swanepoel. I’m a contemporary expressive artist who focuses on grotesque subjects and sharing my truth. I am a Jack of all trades, but a master of three:
painting, mixed media and drawing, focusing on the portrait and human figure.

I was born in Cape Town, but grew up in Mossel Bay where I had a lot of struggles from a young age. As someone who never fitted in with children my age, I explored alternative topics and filled my time reading books on psychology, astronomy, poetry and art.

Even as a child, information, properties of reality and the human condition interested me. And up to this day I try to convey these interests in my art through visual stories.

My interest in art flamed up when I first took visual art in high school and learnt of art as a language rather than mere images. Soon this interest morphed into passion, bordering compulsion. Since that time, I haven’t stopped working on pieces maniacally every single day.

My art is essential and necessary, just like the pains of life it often depicts. It gives one roots and keep you grounded.

I leave cognitive processes at the door of my studio because I want whatever I create to come from transparent, raw emotion. Emotion, especially empathy, stands centerstage in my works.

My goal is to make the viewer feel something for the mere depiction of an abstracted person and then make them question why they can’t do this outside the doors of the gallery. It makes you question, and that is powerful.

I’m establishing my name in the South African art scene and simultaneously onto an international platform. I am very fortunate to have people who represent me and regularly collect my work I can call friends.

My dream is to change the world for the better and grow the value of my work, and I know this is achievable because I have had many viewers and clients personally tell me the epiphanies my art have enlightened them to.

My vision is to continue working hard, because if you work harder than everyone around you, you can’t be ignored.

Resumé:
2013 – Duo exhibition with André Espach (Mossel Bay, Studio Namasté)
2014 – Yearly group exhibition (Mossel Bay, Mariaan Kotzé Gallery)
2015 – SCAVA group exhibition (George, George Museum)
2016 – Open Studio solo exhibition (Potchefstroom, studio)
2017 – North-West University group exhibition (Potchefstroom, NWU Arts Gallery)
2017 – ArtWalk group exhibition (Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom Gallery and Museum)
2017 – Kaslani Private Game Reserve exhibition and auction (Hoedspruit, Kaslani Game Reserve)
2017 – Open Studio exhibition (Potchefstroom, studio)
2017 – OpenArt group exhibition (Mossel Bay, Riviera Hotel)
2018 – By Wall group exhibition (Pretoria, Johann van Heerden Art Gallery)
2018 – “Unpretty Outcasts” solo exhibition (Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom Art Gallery & Museum)
2018 – Group exhibition (Pretoria, Johann van Heerden Art Gallery)
2018 – Opening exhibition (Wilderness, The Le Roux Gallery)
2018 – ‘Midnight’ exhibition (Pretoria, Johann van Heerden Art Gallery)
2018 – “Kith” group exhibition (Potchefstroom, EGLAF arts collective)
2018 – Aardklop group exhibition (Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom Art Gallery & Museum)
2018 – Law faculty farewell ceremony exhibition (Potchefstroom, NWU)
2018 – Vaal Arts Society exhibition (Vaal on Marina, Vaal Arts Society)
2018 – “Postcards” exhibition (Pretoria, Johann van Heerden Art Gallery)
2019 – “Pieces for Paws” auction (Cape Town, Giving is Living)
2019 – “Entropy” group exhibition (Potchefstroom, EGLAF arts collective)
2019 – Wilderness Arts Festival (Wilderness, The Le Roux Gallery)
2019 – Opening exhibition (London, Stopwatch Gallery)
2019 – “Box-ed” group exhibition (Potchefstroom, EGLAF arts collective)
2019 – “Delta Humanness” solo exhibition (Potchefstroom, EGLAF arts collective)
2019 – Top 70 Portraits group exhibition (Stellenbosch, Glen Carlou wine estate gallery)
2019 – Opening group exhibition (Shotca art gallery, California)
2019 – “Sublimination” group exhibition (Potchefstroom, EGLAF arts collective)
2019 – Gender Awareness Week group exhibition (Potchefstroom, Vaaldriehoek, Mafikeng, NWU)
2019 – Apostles of Entropy solo exhibition (Potchefstroom, NWU Art gallery)

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    Manzar Jamil 2 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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    Therapy Session 1 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 520.00
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  • Reece S - Plea(sure)Reece Swanepoel

    Plea(sure) – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 275.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - The rage you feed me (1)Reece Swanepoel

    The Rage You Feed Me – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reese S - The Solitude ParadoxReese Swanepoel

    The Solitude Paradox – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 305.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Sides of an orb_5 (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Sides Of An Orb 5 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 130.00
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    Untitled 060720 – Reece Swanepoel

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    Therapy Session 2 – Reece Swanepoel

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  • Beyond gatvol (beyond over this shit) - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Beyond gatvol (beyond over this shit) – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Respond (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Respond – Reece Swanepoel

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  • Reece Swanepoel - Recyclable dogma (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Recyclable Dogma – Reece Swanepoel

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  • Normal negligence - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Normal negligence – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Trapped AnimalReece Swanepoel

    Trapped Animal – Reece Swanepoel

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  • Reece Swanepoel - The remainder shell of a man (1) (1)Reece Swanepoel

    The Remainder Shell Of A Man – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 320.00
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  • Wit mense en hul oorloë (white people and their wars) - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Wit mense en hul oorloë (white people and their wars) – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece S - PurgeReece Swanepoel

    Purge – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 240.00
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  • Painful dichotomies - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Painful dichotomies – Reece Swanepoel

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    Maria Magdalena 2 – Reece Swanepoel

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    The monster under Nathaniël’s bed – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece S - Repentance 1Reece Swanepoel

    Repentance 1 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 275.00
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    My condolences – Reece Swanepoel

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  • Man with dead rat - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Man with dead rat – Reece Swanepoel

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  • Reece S - Essence 2Reece Swanepoel

    Essence 2 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 275.00
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  • Reese S - Catharsis 1Reese Swanepoel

    Catharsis 1 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 255.00
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  • Reece S - Broken HumanReece Swanepoel

    Broken Human – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 255.00
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  • Reece S - The Reply Of SisyphusReece Swanepoel

    The Reply Of Sisyphus – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 275.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Sides of an orb_6 (fl3sh) (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Sides Of An Orb 6 (fl3sh) – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 130.00
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  • Memories from the next decade - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Memories from the next decade – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Funeral (2) (1)Reece Swanepoel - Funeral (5) (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Funeral – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 240.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Sides of an orb_3 (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Sides Of An Orb 3 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 130.00
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  • Therapy Session 3 - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Therapy Session 3 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 750.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Resonating (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Resonating – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Essence 7Reece Swanepoel

    Essence 7 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 300.00
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  • Safe haven - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Safe haven – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece S - Repentance 2Reece Swanepoel

    Repentance 2 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 275.00
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  • Second-hand bereavement - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Second-hand bereavement – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Sides of an orb_1 (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Sides Of An Orb 1 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 150.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - EveReece Swanepoel

    Eve – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 460.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - The proof of history (2) (1)Reece Swanepoel - The proof of historyReece Swanepoel

    The Proof Of History – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 300.00
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  • Incarceration - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Incarceration – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Sides of an orb_4 (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Sides Of An Orb 4 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 130.00
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  • Reece S - ConqueredReece Swanepoel

    Conquered – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 550.00
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  • Reece S - Red LightReece Swanepoel

    Red Light – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 250.00
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  • Abbeygayle - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Abbeygayle – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Dark Days - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Dark days and red clouds – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Self-portrait (140521) (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Self-Portrait (140521) – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Rooi Reghoek (red rectangle) - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Rooi Reghoek (red rectangle) – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Sides of an orb_7 (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Sides Of An Orb 7 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 130.00
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  • Reece S - Manzar Jamil 3Reece Swanepoel

    Manzar Jamil 3 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Essence 5 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 255.00
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  • Sinking in my passion - Reece SwanepoelReece Swanepoel

    Sinking in my passion – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Sides of an orb_2 (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Sides Of An Orb 2 – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 145.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - AdamReece Swanepoel

    Adam – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 460.00
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  • Reece S - Reflective SyncretismReece Swanepoel

    Reflective Syncretism – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 240.00
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  • Reece Swanepoel - Self-portrait at present (2021) (3)Reece Swanepoel - Self-portrait at present (2021) (1)Reece Swanepoel

    Self-Portrait At Present – Reece Swanepoel

    £ 240.00
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