KEVIN STANLEY

Kevin Stanley, a self-taught and full-time artist, has been a prominent figure in the South African art scene since 1981. Currently residing in Newlands, Cape Town, Kevin is a member of the South African Art Society. He boasts an impressive collection of readily available artworks and also undertakes commissioned work.

Kevin’s journey began as a Johannesburg-based art dealer before relocating to Cape Town. There, he initiated art classes in Pinelands and founded the Hout Bay Gallery in 1986. After spending ten years on a farm in the Small Karoo, he moved to the UK, where he opened galleries in Sedbergh, Cumbria, and Guernsey in the Channel Islands. In 2009, he returned to South Africa, establishing his final gallery in Marina da Gama, Cape Town.

Born in the Eastern Cape in 1954, Kevin’s impressionist canvases capture the vibrant richness of nature. His works range from seascapes ideal for waterside and beach living to the expansive horizons of the Karoo, reflecting his experiences and the spiritual inspiration he draws from the elements. His love for beach scenes stems from the dynamic life and light of the coast. Kevin also continues to give art classes, sharing his self-taught expertise with aspiring artists.

Artwork of Kevin Stanley exhibited at Crouse Art Gallery. Original art of more than 60 top South African Artists – Since 1999.