I’m Wilhelmina Petronella, a contemporary abstract painter based in the coastal town of Hout Bay, South Africa.

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I spent ten years of my childhood in the remote Kalahari, surrounded by vast landscapes, earthy textures, shifting light and a kind of quiet beauty that has stayed with me ever since.

 

Although I’m inspired every day by the colours, energy and landscape of the Cape, I continually find myself returning to those early memories of the Kalahari; allowing them to resurface through colour, texture and mark-making.

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My work is deeply rooted in a love and appreciation of place. It is an exploration of memory, landscape and our connection to the earth — a reminder of where we come from, and of the quiet ways that places can remain a part of us long after we have left them.

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I’d love for you to explore my work and get to know a little more about the story behind it. You can visit my About page to discover more about my journey and inspiration, or browse the rest of my website to see my latest paintings and collections.

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If something speaks to you, or if you simply have a question, please feel welcome to get in touch. You can also enquire about my current catalogue or join my mailing list to receive occasional updates about new work, exhibitions and upcoming releases.

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Thank you for being here — I hope you enjoy looking around.