Actual size: 50 x 70cm

Although Phil studied fine art at Stellenbosch University, for many years he worked as a writer and actor before establishing his own video production company in Johannesburg. Now that he's older, he's been drawn back to art, particularly abstract painting. ‘Brushes, palette knives, spatulas, paint, canvas, paper, it's as if they're old friends.’ Using acrylics and mixed media, Phil’s paintings are dynamic and full of colour and energy. His work has been exhibited at the Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield and his painting Red Radiance was part of The Artist Lounge’s 50 Shades of Red Exhibition. This summer his artwork, Connected, was long-listed for the D31 Gallery prize. Phil's busy with his Red series for a planned solo exhibition.