South African Artist based in Somerset West, Cape Town

Simone Marinus is an artist and photographer; wife and mother.

She was born in Middelburg in 1985.  She attended the University of Pretoria's Department of Fine Arts, graduating with a distinction in Studiowork in 2007. From 2008 she focussed mainly on completing a second degree, this time in the field of Theology, while she worked as a professional photographer to support herself and her family. It was during the strict lockdown of 2020 that she picked up the paintbrushes with more intention.

Simone's work is strongly influenced by the application of layers. She explores themes of her own intricate human condition specifically searching for answers in her belief system, spirituality, experiences, culture, and subconsciousness.

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 2007 - Diluted Distortions. The University of Pretoria's Final year group show.

2008-2010 - Various group shows in Middelburg and Pretoria.

2009-2019 - Worked as a photographer

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2021 - Biennale National Portrait Awards top 100 in conjunction with Rust en Vrede Gallery, Portrait 100 group exhibition at the Rupert Museum.

2021 -  Inner room / binnekamer. Online solo exhibition.

2021 - Quiddity. A group exhibition at Daor Contemporary in Cape Town Port.

2021 - 'n Ode aan die Brak. A group exhibition at Kingbridgeart in Bellville.

2022 - Coronart 4. A group exhibition at Rayvolt in Stellenbosch.

2022 - Membership exhibition at Art.B in Bellville.

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