About Adele

Born and educated in Bloemfontein, South Africa, it was clear from an early age that Adele showed a talent and enthusiasm for creating art. Adele attended Michaelis School of Art in Cape Town. Here, the foundations were laid in what was to become her primary focus and passion in later life.

Currently, in her art studio overlooking the Atlantic seaboard in Cape Town, Adele’s focus is on creating commissioned portraits. These portraits are created in monochrome mediums or in Oils.

Adele’s art can be found in art-lovers’ homes in South Africa and abroad.

“Chiaroscuro, the light and the shade, the shadows and the reflected light, underpin every form. In art I strive to filter out the worldly clutter and noise, focusing on the pivotal essence of the subject, engaging the viewer by capturing the authenticity of every image”.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

*2023*	In the Rust en Vrede Portraits Award 2023, the oil portrait titled “Cool Jazz” achieved placement in the top 250 portraits selected from 850 portraits submitted nationally.
*2022*	Commissioned Portraits- The painting of oil portraits has become Adele’s primary art focus.
*2021* *2020*	April and November: Art Portfolio Group Exhibitions at Kirstenbosch Rust en Vrede Portrait Award: “Kentridge Extraordinaire”. “Kentridge”achieved placement in top 250 portraits selected from over 900 works submitted Nationally. Jan-March: Graphite drawings & Oils exhibition at The Vineyard. (Further exhibitions Curtailed by Covid)
*2018*	Nov: Art Portfolio Group Exhibition at Kirstenbosch. Aug: SASA Annual Exhibition of works selected by the judging panel. Jan: SASA Merit Exhibition at Kirstenbosch.
*2017*	Aug: SASA Annual Exhibition at Kirstenbosch. All 3 works selected by judging panel. June: Veluka at Art B work selected by an independent curator, which included: “Madiba’s Rose” Feb: Art Portfolio Group Exhibition at Kirstenbosch. Jan: Member of Constantiaberg Art Society, CAS
*2016*	Feb: Art Portfolio Group Exhibition at Kirstenbosch. Jan: SASA Merit Exhibition at Kirstenbosch. Jan: Group Exhibition at Cape Gallery in Cape Town.
*2015*	Oct: SASA Annual Exhibition of all works selected by the judging panel. Art works exhibited at the SASA Merit, the Original Cape Artists & the Art Portfolio Exhibitions. SASA Merit Exhibition Poster featured work titled “Genesis Unwrapped”. SANLAM Portrait Award 2015 -Portrait achieved placement in the final round. The portrait titled “Two S.A. Treasures, Table Mountain and Pieter Dirk Uys” was selected to proceed to the final round.
*2014*	SASA Best Drawing Trophy 2014 Award for work titled “Fine China Rose”. SASA Annual Exhibition poster: selected my drawing titled “Fine China Rose”.
*2013*	SASA Annual Exhibition of all works selected by the judging panel. SASA trophy award for best drawing titled – “Wild Fling”. Jan: SASA Merit Exhibition at Kirstenbosch.
*2012*	SASA Annual Exhibition of all works selected by the judging panel. SASA-Highly Commended Award for graphite drawing titled – “Mother’s Day.” “Precious” featured on the SASA Members Exhibition poster.
*2010*	Member: Society of Artists of South Africa (SASA)
*1962*	Michaelis School of Art – Lecturers: Neville Dubow, Karl Buchner and Maurice Van Essche.

Photo Gallery

Mame and Me viewing the oil portrait titled: “African Mona Lisa”. This portrait was purchased by her new owner and now resides in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Mamakosina , the sitter for this portrait titled: “Makhulu Mama”, which was purchased by its new owner, who resides in London. Mamakosina holding her own print.

At the unveiling of the commissioned portrait of Isabella Sophia Copson.

Sam Nhlengethwa presenting my award at a SASA Awards event. A Memorable Art Moment!

A friend and I enjoying the opening of an Art Exhibition. My graphite “Nude” peeping out (right) of the Art displayed.

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