Mariánne Eriksson, local art gallery owner and eclectic artist, has been painting scenes of Hilton in the mist, the Drakensberg and flowers from her garden. Click here to view gallery images.
This versatile artist's works are not easily identified as she is equally skilled in many styles and moves from one technique to another depending on which classical music she is listening to. Mariánne has been painting since age 13, her earliest works were produced while listening to Tchaikovsky.
Pictured here is Mariánne with one of her misty Hilton paintings which was done in the abstract impressionism style, painted while listening to Tchaikovsky, List and Vivaldi. For Mariánne impressionism provides a way of painting from her heart. On holiday in the Drakensberg, at Silver Hills Resort, she painted the view while listening to Rachmaninoff, a Russian composer.
Mariánne has written 13 children's books, two of which have been self- published. She is excited to soon be meeting with Shuter and Shooter to discuss completing the other 11 manuscript which have been the result of a project spanning decades of commitment. Having enjoyed a privileged upbringing as a child, her books aim to share her childhood experiences. The books include a visit to the opera, air travel, spending time at the park and fancy buffet dining. Mariánne hopes to see the books translated into other SA languages. Pictured below is the cover of the first book which is on sale in her gallery.
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