ABOUT

Gary Frier (b.1972, Cape Town) and grew up in the then segregated northern suburb of Kuilsriver

in the western cape .Qualified as a Graphic Designer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2004. After working in various design industries Gary moved to create art of

a more personal nature.

In addition to working as an independent artist, Gary works as a freelance designer/artist as well as facilitating/teaching a visual art and pottery programme at the Valkenburg Psychiatric hospital occupational therapy department.

Frier’s work has a strong graphic quality. He is interested in imbuing the two-dimensional image

of his chosen subject with an expressive mood and personality, be it figurative or abstract. Frier combines contemporary and historical African elements and juxtaposes masks, photography, fabric detail, texture and colour with urban culture. The subjects of his themes and subjects are culturally and socio-politically inspired. In his art, he finds inspiration in many forms of media and says that his work is about emotive reflection of his place in the world. He has exhibited extensively at public, private institutions and galleries both locally and abroad.

He lives and works the Western Cape predominately from his studio at his home in Kuilsriver,

Cape Town.

Exhibitions: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Kenya

Corporate and government/public collections:

Oliewenhuis Art Museum

Iziko South African National Gallery

Bertha Foundation

Joop van den Ende Theater productions – Holland, Embassy of USA, Nairobi

Bertha Foundation
Old mutual private investment
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cape Town
PPS Investments - Claremont
Benguela Cove Lagoon Coastal Wine Estate.
As well as private collections worldwide.