Born 1958
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2008
“It’s Cold Outside”, iArt Gallery, Cape Town.
2005
“Unknown”, Sanlam Gallery, Cape Town.
2004
“Jan van der Merwe”, ABSA Gallery, Johannesburg.
2002
“Jan van der Merwe”, Hadeda Art Festival, Tzaneen.
2001
“Bagasie/Baggage”, Aardklop, Potchefstroom.
2000
‘Bagged Baggage’, Millennium Gallery, Pretoria.
1998
“Jan van der Merwe”, African Window Museum, Pretoria.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2010
The Mechanics & Mysteries of Perception
Johannesburg Art Fair, iArt Gallery.
2009
Johannesburg Art Fair, iArt Gallery.
2007
“Tactiel”, De Zandberg, Belgium.
KKNK, Oudtshoorn.
“Lost”, Fried Contemporary Art Gallery, Pretoria.
“Inniebos Art Festival”, Nelspruit.
Aardklop Arts Festival, Potchefstroom.
“Creative Creatures”, Aardklop Art Festival, University of Northwest.
“Wereldreizigers”, S.M.A.K. Museum Gent, Belgium.
2006
‘The Archaeology of Time’, Pretoria Art Museum.
2005
‘Reconciliation’, Arts and Reconciliation Festival, University of Pretoria.
‘Sasol-Art @ Work’, Klein Karoo National Arts Festival.
“The Human Condition”, Pretoria Art Museum. ,
“Selected Installations”, Graskop Gallery (curated by Harrie Siertsema).
‘Art from two Metropoles’, Fried Contemporary Art Gallery, Pretoria.
Aardklop Art Festival, Potchefstroom.
“Affection, Stolen Time”. International Art Project traveling the world.
2004
‘Off the Record’, Gordart Gallery, Johannesburg.
Sculptural Exhibition, Pretoria Art Museum,
Sculptural Installation, ArtCoZa Gallery, Johannesburg.
“Artefacts”, Breytenbach Theatre, Pretoria.
‘Freedom of Expression Through Sculpture’, University of Pretoria Art Gallery. ‘Kispak’, Contemporary Art Gallery, Graskop.
“Show Case”, Oliewenhuis Museum, Bloemfontein.
IOC Olympic Art Exhibition, Switzerland.
‘Fusion Through Art’, National Cultural History Museum, Pretoria.
2003
“Lecturers’ Exhibition”, University of Pretoria Art Gallery, Pretoria.
“Guests”, Sanlam Building, Cape Town.
“Baggage”, Capital Park, Pretoria.
“Nucleo do Art”, Pretoria Art Museum.
‘Sunday Suit’, Gordart Gallery, Johannesburg.
‘Bagged Baggage’, Contemporary Art Gallery, Graskop.
2002
“Skrapnel”, Voortekker monument, Pretoria.
“Guests”, Sanlam Collection Exhibition, Cape Town.
“Rooi Tapyt/Red Carpet”, Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn.
Mother’s Day Group Exhibition, Minds-i Art Space, Pretoria
“Wag/Waiting”, Pretoria Art Museum.
2001
“New Acquisitions”, Pretoria Art Museum.
“No I want my Mom”, Unisa Art Gallery, Pretoria.
“Skrapnel” Potchefstroom University.
“Geef ‘n Drukkie”, Feniks Unite, Belgium.
FNB Vita Award, NSA Gallery, Durban. & Market Theatre, Johannesburg.
SASOL Collection Exhibition, Johannesburg.
2000
“Memórias Intimas Marcas”, Mukha Museum, Belgium.
‘Skrapnel’, traveling exhibition, curated by Koos van der Watt (UNISA).
“Artichoke”, Johannesburg.
“Tembisa Fine Arts Exhibition”, Johannesburg.
‘Magic Moments’, The Civic Gallery, Johannesburg.
‘Trapped Reflections’, African Window Museum, Pretoria.
UNISA Exhibition, Pretoria.
“Weft and Warp” Civic Gallery Johannesburg.
1999
SASOL SCIFEST ‘99 - Art Competition & Exhibition - Grahamstown.
“African Window ‘99” - Students and Lecturers Exhibition, Technikon Pretoria.
1998
‘Memórias Intimas Marcas’, African Museum, Lisbon.
“African Window” Student and Lecturers Exhibition, Technikon Pretoria.
‘Art Show 98’, Technikon Pretoria.
PPC Cement Art Exhibition & Competition, SA Association of Art, Pretoria.
1997
Pretoria Technikon Lecturers : Centurion Gallery.
1996
Pretoria Technikon Lecturers : Centurion Gallery.
1995
Pretoria Technikon Lecturers’ and Students, Schweikerdt Art Gallery, Pietersburg.
Sculpture Exhibition, Mmabatho Culture Centre.
Scultpture Exhibition, Centurion Civic Gallery.
1994
Contemporary South African Art, Pretoria Art Museum.
1992
Volkskas Atelier ‘92 (exhibition travelled nationally).
1991
Volkskas Atelier ‘91 (exhibition travelled nationally).
1990
Volkskas Atelier (exhibition travelled nationally).
1988
‘Hi-Tech’ SA Association of Arts, Durban.
1987
Volkskas Atelier, SA Association of Arts, Pretoria.
Bureau of Heraldry: Pretoria Art Museum.
Transkom Exhibition at RAU.
Sculpture exhibition, Developments Bank, Sandton, Jhb.
1986
Reach Out ‘86 Exhibition - Pretoria Art Museum.
Student Exhibition, Technikon Pretoria.
New Signatures Exhibition, SA Association of Pretoria.
Class of ‘79 Exhibition, Ivan Solomon Gallery, Pretoria.
1983
The Bata International Art Competition, SA Association of Arts, Durban.
1982
New Signatures Exhibition, SA Association of Arts, Pretoria.
Student Exhibition. Technikon Pretoria.
1981
New Signatures Exhibition, SA Association of Arts, Pretoria.
1979
Student Exhibition. Technikon Pretoria
New Signatures Exhibition, SA Association of Arts, Pretoria.
PUBLIC & CORPORATE COLLECTIONS:
Tshwane University of Technology, Memórias Intimas Marcas Collection, Pretoria Art Museum, UNISA, National Cultural History Museum Pretoria, SASOL, Potchefstroom University, Feniks-Unite - Belgium, SANLAM, ABSA Bank, Harrie Siertema Collection, Oliewenhuis Museum Bloemfontein.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Senior Lecturer, Art Faculty Tshwane University of Technology (2004).
Study leader, Sculpture Department, Arts Faculty, Technikon Pretoria (2002).
Master’s degree in Technology & Fine Art, with distinction, Tecnikon Pretoria (1999).
Senior Lecturer, Arts Faculty Technikon Pretoria (1999).
AWARDS:
2005:
Special Delphic Award for outstanding presentation in the discipline of art installation, 2nd International Delphic Games, Kuching, Malaysia.
Helgaard Steyn Award for outstanding sculpture, University of North West.
2004:
4th Prize for sculpture, International Olympic Sport and Art Contest, Olympic Museum Lausanne Switzerland.
2003:
Winner (Sculpture Category) IOC Olympic Art Competition.
2001:
Trophy for service from 1989-2001 - Department Entertainment Technology, Arts Faculty - Technikon Pretoria.
Merit Prize - Newsmaker of the year 2001, Technikon Pretoria.
2000:
Second Prize, Kempton Park Tembisa Fine Arts Award.
Rector’s Award 2000 - Technikon Pretoria.
1999:
First Prize: Sasol Scifest ‘99. Sponsored by the French Embassy and Institution for Research Development, Grahamstown.
Newsmaker of the Year 1999 , Technikon Pretoria.
1998:
Second Prize. Kempton Park Tembisa Fine Arts Award.
Honorary colours-International recognition, Technikon Pretoria.
1982:
First Prize: Mixed Media (Van Schaik Award) New Signatures, SA Association of Arts, Pretoria.