Vader Frans Claerhout is perhaps one of my favorite South African artists.
Frans Martin Claerhout was born 1919 in Belgium.
Residing in SA since 1946. Self-taught painter in oil as well as a variety of other media producing sculptures, murals, monotypes and linocuts. Has exhibited in Belgium, Canada, Germany, USA, UK, as well as throughout South Africa.
Residing in SA since 1946. Self-taught painter in oil as well as a variety of other media producing sculptures, murals, monotypes and linocuts. Has exhibited in Belgium, Canada, Germany, USA, UK, as well as throughout South Africa.
This extrodinary man is a Roman Catholic Priest who has had great success in the artistic field. He died on 4th July 2006.
Going to Church on Sunday
Girl with Flowers
