About the Artist
Formerly a dancer, Wonder Marthinus’ life descended into chaos after a tragic accident left him severely injured. Unable to practice his craft, he eventually found himself living on the slopes of Table Mountain. At a chance meeting with an artist at a soup kitchen in 1995, Marthinus was introduced to Greatmore Street Studios and his art career began. His paintings walk a tightrope between being representational and abstract. Inspired by mentally stored images, photographs and memories based on his experiences, he draws on them for the creation of his work to map new scenes and landscapes. Some of these images leave the viewer with absolute freedom to interpret the work as they see fit.
Born in Knysna, he currently lives and works in Cape Town.
More art by this artist
More art at Nando's
Like it used to be
Rentia Retief
On display: Addison, Addison, TX
The Doberman
Khayalethu Sineyile
On display: Montrose, Houston, TX
A Dream between dreams
Alfred Budaza
On display: Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
Be Happy
Meshack Tembani
On display: Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
Untitled
Dion Cupido
On display: National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
Untitled
Lizette Chirrime
On display: Mueller, Austin, TX
Untitled
Marlise Keith
On display: Post Oak, Houston, TX
Home is a Person
Vivien Kohler
On display: Addison, Addison, TX
Untitled
Richie Madyira
On display: Mueller, Austin, TX
Untitled
Dion Cupido
On display: West Loop, Chicago, IL
