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About the Artist:
After so many years, Portchie is arguably the most successful contemporary artist in South Africa. Exploring new subjects is testimony to the creative talents of this true master of his craft. His art does not know any language and is not restricted to space. Jan Hendrik Viljoen got his “Portchie” name from school, but it’s more than that; it’s a person of different varieties. In essence, he is just a small boy from a small town, Tweeling in the Free State, where he grew up with good values and good creativity.
He grew up with parents who were creative with what they did in their lives. They taught him to look out, not just for himself, but for the people around him. His whole being is made up of beautiful people around him who make him smile, and he returns the smile with his unique art.
