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Lifestyle
Visual Arts in the Garden Route
Artists like Peter Pharoah, renowned artist from Wilderness are drawn to the Garden Route
Beatrix Bosch, renowned Garden Route leather artist recently celebrated her 90th birthday
Beatrix Bosch, renowned Garden Route leather artist lived in Wilderness since the 1960's
Beatrix Bosch, renowned Garden Route leather artist retired to George following a 40 year art career from her home in Wilderness
Peter Pharoah is well known for his large, vibrant and expressive artworks
When he is not painting, he enjoys gliding over the Outeniqua mountains, outside George
Beatrix Bosch, renowned Wilderness resident retired to George following a successful career spanning four decades
The creative bug bites hard in the Garden Route, many people explore their creative side with art classes
Visual Artists of the Garden Route
Meet the artists that have made the Garden Route their forever homecontact details
Name: Peter Pharoah
Business phone: 0769762629
Mobile: 0769762629
Email Enquiry: pharoah.art@gmail.com
The Garden Route is also home to a thriving art scene, with galleries, craft markets, and artist studios showcasing local talent. The Knysna Art Society, for example, has curated The Art Route, which highlights the best galleries and working studios in the area.
Artists like Peter Pharoah, and Beatrix Bosch, both renowned artists from Wilderness were drawn to the Garden Route for it's beauty, outdoor lifestyle and the vibrant creative community.
The region boasts lush forests, dramatic coastlines, and picturesque towns, providing endless inspiration for painters, sculptors, and photographers.
Pharoah Art Gallery – Showcasing Peter Pharoah’s bold and expressive African-inspired paintings in Wilderness.
Porcupine Ceramics – Renowned for its handcrafted ceramic art.
Scarab & Mosaic Village – A vibrant art and craft market in Sedgefield features local artists and crafts.
Crouse Art Gallery – A contemporary gallery in George and at the Knysna waterfront showcases a selection of works by South African artists.
Many artists find inspiration in the natural beauty of their surroundings, beyond visual arts, the region’s is home to vibrant community of creatives in music, literature, and the performing arts.
Beatrix Bosch is one of the Garden Route's most beloved artists. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday and has officially retired after 43 years of working at her studio in Wilderness. Her unique artworks created in leather have been inspiring the world since 1969 and are sought after by private collectors as well as corporates, the public sector, interior designers and architects ever since.
