NITA TERBLANCHE

Nita was born in Pretoria and moved to Knysna in 2020. Growing up in her mother’s art studio had an immense influence on her love for art and visual expression.

She completed a BA in Visual Studies at the University of Pretoria in the early 2000’s, after which she acquired a diploma in Macromedia Art to further pursue Graphic & Web Design, which has been her main interest since 2005. From 2007-2019 she lived out her passion for teaching Art & Design at various high schools, where the students were her greatest inspiration.

In her “Shoe” series, the theme was mainly built around the fascination that a person’s shoes might be the tell-all element of their entire persona. She finds emotion and the human condition fascinating. Her main medium is oil and her latest work has evolved into a loose, semi-realistic style with various textures.

The enthusiasm and celebration of the arts in Knysna has re-ignited her passion for art since moving here in 2020. She soon joined the Knysna Arts Society where she took on the role of Social Media Manager. She currently works as Creative Director of Sev7n Signs & Digital Solutions with her husband, while also running her own Graphic Design business, namely Artistique Designer.