Andrew Barlow (1970 – )
ABOUT ANDREW BARLOW
Andrew Barlow was born in Harare, Zimbabwe and currently lives in the Western Cape, South Africa. He studied Fine Art at the University of Stellenbosch, graduating in 1992 with a degree in Fine Arts. Since 1992 to present day, Barlow has specialised in people and animal portraiture, illustration and fine art.
Group Exhibitions
| 2019 | ‘Art and Equine’, Imibala Gallery, Somerset West, South Africa | |
| 2018 | ‘Emporium’, Carol Lee Fine Art, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 2016 | ‘Nocturne’, Everard Read, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2015 | ‘Homage’, Everard Read, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2011 | Crake Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 2004 | ‘Working Dogs, Sporting Dogs and Other Faithful Companions’, Frost and Reed, New York, USA | |
| 2001 | ‘Equus’, Dorp Street Galley, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
Solo Exhibitions
| 2018 | ‘Enchanted’, solo show, Rossouw Modern, Hermanus, South Africa | |
| 2017 | ‘Illuminate’, Solo show, Ebony/Curated, Franschhoek, South Africa | |
| 2005 | Portrait Paintings and Drawings, Kurland Pavilion, Plettenburg Bay, South Africa |
Commissions
| 1994 | Pencil, pen and wash illustrations for ‘Waders of Southern Africa’, Phil Hockey and Clare Douie, 1995, Struik Winchester | |
| 1999-2000 | Illustration of 5 plates for ‘The Roberts Birds of Southern Africa, 7th Edition’, Hockey, Dean and Ryan, John Voelcker Bird Book Fund | |
| 1994-2010 | Commissioned portraiture of Champion Racehorses and stallions. Notable commissions include Jet Master, Captain Al, Pocket Power, Jay Peg, Bunter Barlow and National Emblem | |
| 2003-2012 | Commissioned portraiture of polo ponies, pony strings and polo teams in South Africa, England and America. Clients include Clifford Elphic, Lila Pearson, George and Clare Mountbatten, Marques and Marchioness of Milford Haven, Victor Vargas and Lyndon Lea | |
| 2008-2010 | Commissioned portraits of racing silks, Clients include Mary Slack and Gaynor Rupert |
Teaching
| 2004 | 1st Year Drawing, Stellenbosch Academy of Photography and Design, Stellenbosch, South Africa |