Walter Meyer
Walter Meyer is a painter and graphic artist of landscapes, portraits, still life, wildlife and abstract pictures. He works in oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, ink, wash, pencil, charcoal, various graphic media and also sculpts in wood. In amongst this long list his reputation has gone hand in hand with his evocative portrayals of derelict buildings and strikingly atmospheric, simple town and landscapes. These reveal Meyer´s love of his homeland and have drawn a large following of admirers into their contemplative, quiet settings.
Born 31st January 1965 in Aliwal North, Cape Province. Meyer grew up in Pretoria and currently lives and works in Upington in the Northern Cape
Education
1985-86Staatliche Kunstakademie, Diisseldorf, Germany under Prof. Michael Buthe
1983-84
University of Pretoria BA Degree in Fine Art (Painting), University of Pretoria under Prof. Nico Roos and John Clarke
1982
Matriculated with distinction in Art, Pretoria
Awards
1994 FNB ´Vita Art Now´ Awards, Merit Award1987 First Prize for Drawing, New Signatures Awards
1982 Matriculated with distinction in Art, Pretoria
1985 First Prize for Painting, SAAA, Pretoria
1984 First Prize for Painting, New Signatures Awards
1982 Hon. Colours for Photography, Afrikaans Boys High, Pretoria
