Chris Snyman

Artist Biography:

1967 – Bethlehem, South Africa

Resided in Namibia 2006

Works in pen & ink, mixed media & oil, known as sculpture

Designer of the “ Throphy “ of the Bank Windhoek Triennale

Profile:

Studied at Pretoria Technikon School of Art. A qualified goldsmith.

Own Design Studio “ CS Steel & Art “ in Swakopmund. All five screens of the Open Art Project for the National Art Gallery has been manufactured in his studio.

www.c-essart.com

Solo – Exhibitions:

Participated in group exhibitions in Namibia. Represented Namibia in a travel exhibition 2014 in Geneve and USA. Participate in the “Open Art Project “ exhibition, titled “ Utopia “ of the University of Heidelberg, Germany. - Joint exhibition with Papa Shikongeni, 2013, Fine Art Gallery

2009    Studio 77, Windhoek

2010    Studio 77, Windhoek

2014    Fine Art Gallery, Swakopmund

Collaborative Projects

2014    Land Matter in Art, National Art Gallery of Namibia, Windhoek

2014    Gender Based Violence, National Art Gallery of Namibia, Windhoek

2014    Project Open Art, National Art Gallery of Namibia, Windhoek

2014    Celebrating Colours, Art Association Swakopmund

2014    Beyond the Connection Event, Paris, France

Public Collections:

National:         National Art Gallery of Namibia, Art Association Heritage Trust

International:  Milch Berlin, Germany

Private Collections:

Amongst Namibia and South Africa in Germany, France and Italy

Publications:

2014    Republikein - Chris Snyman: 'n Bietjie rebellie, so nou en dan

2013    Flamingo Magazine – Chris Snyman  “ From Fine Angels to Fine Art “

2013    Republikein – Humanity on Exhibition

2011    AllAfrica.com – Triennale out of its class

2010    AZ – 30 Jahre African Art Jewellers

Awards:

2011    3^rd Prize, 2Dworks, Bank Windhoek Triennale

2014    Distinguished Artist, ArtAscent Magazine

2014    Finalist, Beyond the Connection Event