Anina Deetlefts

Anina is a born and bred Capetonian, from South Africa. She obtained a Degree in Graphic Design at the University of Stellenbosch in 1995. She worked in the fashion and interior industry both internationally and locally. Her artworks can be found in collectors homes both locally and internationally.

She has been a finalist in The StateoftheART Awards competition (2018), The Sasol New Signature Competition (Top 100) (2015)The Sanlam Portrait Award(Top 100)(2017) and Art@Africa in Association with Julie Miller Contemporary Art Womxn Competition 2020 (Top 100).

With her art, she states , “I have found my niche in large and small scale portrait and figurative studies which I approach with attention to detail. I draw my inspiration from ' the stuff of life', womanhood and the different facets of that identity, relationships, childhood, memories and cultural heritage. These themes are sensitively rendered into art that is relatable and accessible to the viewer.”

”At this stage, my work consists of a combination of oil and pen. I combine my love of portraiture, textile design and background in graphic design with clean cut mid century modern elements . The end result is a fascinating contemporary work which portrays the human face with a floral inlay or tattoo. Each work has an accompanying uplifting story that enhances the viewer's appreciation of the unique work.”

Detleefs has been a finalist in The StateoftheART Awards competition (2018), The Sasol New Signature Competition (Top 100) (2015)The Sanlam Portrait Award(Top 100)(2017) and Art@Africa in Association with Julie Miller Contemporary Art Womxn Competition 2020 (Top 100).

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