ABOUT

Art online: about me

If you’re looking to buy art online, welcome to my art journey! I’m Ursula G, and my art aspires to bring frequencies of colour and poetry into your space, releasing joy, serenity, and contemplation.

Early life and Inspiration

Born to a deeply spiritual mother and a delightfully eccentric father, my formative years on a farm in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) were filled with nature and creativity. My classroom was the woods where I roamed with my pets, drawing and writing stories. These adventures, combined with radio stories as part of home-schooling, nurtured a rich imagination.

At age 8, we moved to Kimberley, South Africa, known for it’s “Big Hole.” The Karoo’s unique beauty influenced me deeply. My art teacher Miss Laubser, instilled in me a passion for art with her unconventional methods and unforgettable motto: “Be bloody bold and resolute.” Yearly family trips to places like Mozambique, Durban and the South Coast further enriched my artistic inspiration.

My artist’s journey

I briefly attended Cape Town’s University’s Michaelis Art School, before opting for the ‘School of Life’. After working in Technical Design, I devoted myself to raising my two children while enduring a challenging marriage. During this time living in the picturesque Cape Town, I sought the deeper meaning of ‘inspiration’: ‘breathing in the Life of the Name.’

Teaching and Personal Life

Inspired by my children’s Montessori education, I taught for 27 years. During this time, I also presented adult and children’s art workshops throughout the Cape Peninsula and the West Coast of South Africa. I retired in 2018, and now enjoy a peaceful marriage in Pringle Bay, a seaside village near Cape Town, with our pets.

Exhibitions, Notable Commissions and Works Featured in Venues

Exhibitions:

  • Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
  • Hangklip Art Collective Exhibitions ongoing
  • Solo Exhibition ” Waters Above… Waters Below” Chadoka Gallery
  • Hangklip ‘Elements’ Art Exhibition
  • Manor House Autumn Exhibition
  • ‘Winds of Change’ Somerset West
  • Corinne de Haas Ceramic Gallery\ Kleinmond Ceramic Exhibition
  • FoMo Fine Art Gallery & Kleinmond Ceramic Arts Festival
  • Judy Mac Gallery- Art that heals the heart and stirs the Soul

Notable Commissions:

  • Scenic art for Movie Sets
  • Stage Settings
  • Puppetry for Shows
  • Large Canvas for the ‘ Mandela Rose Ball’ dance floor

Works Featured in Venues:

Artist Statement

I am driven by the joy of exploration the endless possibilities found in diverse media. My creative expression ranges from sketching, acrylics and sculpture to encaustic, and other unique materials.

My creative process is intuitive, allowing each piece to evolve naturally, through layers of discovery and experimentation.

Inspired by the beauty surrounding Pringle Bay and the ocean in particular, I allow my mystical nature of existence to flow through and infuse my work.

I am captivated by the complexity of the human form, using figures and portraits to explore deeper narratives. Patterns both subtle or bold, weave through my artworks seeking to evoke emotion, spark reflection and encourage profound and ephemeral dialogue.