25 Feb 2010 A full, rich spectrum of landscape art will be exhibited at the Crouse Art Gallery from 26 February with artist, Daniel Novela’s first KZN solo exhibition.

Reflecting on the natural world takes centre stage in these lush paintings that Novela masterfully constructs. Using oils, he paints subjects which are close to his heart with a powerful range of techniques, sensitivity, depth and sophistication.

“I want to recapture the beautiful simplicity of herding the cattle, collecting firewood and water. It was so peaceful. My technique evolved a lot through my studies but my subject matter remained the same – memories of that happy childhood, open fields under the endless sky, the Africa that was mine when I was a boy.” states Novela.

An exciting fresh talent, Novela, based in the North West Province, will be exhibiting for the first time in Durban. Having exhibited nationally and internationally, the prolific artist is constantly participating in a number of exhibitions and community art projects.

Raised in Mozambique, Novela’s artwork is colourful and vibrant, depicting everyday life around him. Capturing a simplistic lifestyle with bold colours, his artwork attracts a gazing eye and draws you in deeper.

He attended the Escola de Artes Visuais near Maputo, a school of visual arts that aimed to develop, establish and deepen the contact with the artists work. This was the first building block that ignited his passion to follow his dream of becoming a full- time artist.

Gallery hours are 9am til 4pm weekdays and 9am til noon on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays. For more information phone 031 312 2315 or visit their website – www.crouseartkzn.co.za. They Crouse Art Gallery can be found at 254 Lillian Ngoyi / Windermere Rd in Morningside, Durban.

Crouse Art Gallery KZN offers professional advice to the discerning art lover. They also offer free evaluations of work by known and established South African artists, and buys South African old masters.

Discover the flair of African Impressionism on canvases with the latest exhibition at the Crouse Art Gallery by Daniel Novela from 26 February.