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DESIGNER
PROFILE
Claudia Gurwitz - Page 64 • In 2010, Claudia won the SASA (South
• In 1996, after completing two years African Society of Artists) Merit Award.
towards a BAFA at Michaelis, UCT, • In 2012, Claudia had her seccond solo
Claudia left the University to do her exhibition, ‘Rooted’, at the Irma Stern
Yoga teacher’s training and completed Museum.
national certifications in various • 2016-2019 Claudia participated
therapeutic disciplines. alongside the other local Riebeek artists
• Since 1997 Claudia has run her own in the annual collaborative art event,
established yoga centres in Cape Town Solo Studios.
and Riebeek Kasteel. • In 2019 Claudia returned to Cape Town
• In 2005 Claudia returned to painting where she now lives and creates.
and a three-year mentorship under • Claudia’s work features in collections
Julia Teale at Spencer Street Studio. such as Old Mutual, Spier Estate,
• In 2007 Claudia embraced working as University of Cape Town, Countess
a professional artist, adopting Riebeek Antonia Labia Hardres-Williams, Hout
Kasteel as her hometown. Bay Manor and Nando’s UK.
• In 2008, Julia Teale curated and hosted
Claudia’s first solo exhibition, ‘PLANT’. www.claudiaswall.com
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