Vosloorus artist makes strides in international art scene

His work is slowly gaining international exposure as more national galleries exhibit his paintings. Some of his earlier work has proved quite successful and earned him a good reputation in the art industry.

Percy told Kathorus MAIL he learned to appreciate art from an early age.

“My father was an architect and was always drawing house plans for his clients and this inspired me to draw. We also had paintings on the walls in the house where I grew up and that inspired me to paint.”

The artist specialises in pencil drawings (portraits), painting on canvases, boards and walls, digital art (using Photoshop Illustrator), street art (graffiti) and cartoons.

“I have developed my unique style, which I call ‘conscious art’. My art communicates the relationship between land, sun, air and water, as they are the most important elements in life,” he said, adding that art is both a form of expression and creation.

“I made a very good portrait of Ali Boy,” he said.

“Ali is a well-known artist who displayed my piece on various social media platforms, thus exposing it to his worldwide fans.

“This means international exposure for me.”

He recently showcased his art with 25 other artists at the Newtown Junction Mall. The event was sponsored by Gauteng’s Department of Sports, Arts and Culture. He also exhibited at the AMPD Studios and the Growing Gauteng Together 2030 Programme’s event (GGT2030) at Newtown Precinct.

“My art appears in still life paintings and portraits and is very vibrant and colourful.

“Already, I have put my unique style into the art industry across the world,” he said.

Percy Marule is available on most social media platforms and can be reached on 078 356 6395.