Hot African Acacia
Hot African Acacia
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"Hot African Acacia in Red" is a striking mixed-media landscape painting by South African artist Ann Gadd. The artwork vividly portrays an Acacia tree, artfully intertwined with African symbols. The title reflects the intense energy captured within the piece.
Ann Gadd's artistic journey is evident through her transition from a complex expressionistic style to a more recent approach that marries naivety with a touch of surrealism. Replacing exuberant brushstrokes with a textured, mature technique defines this transformation. While her style has matured, her distinctive sense of colour remains enhanced by her artistic experience.
The occasional infusion of quirky humour, as seen in the "Ambitious Sheep" series, adds a charming element to her evolving style. As a celebrated contemporary artist, Ann Gadd has showcased her work both locally and internationally, demonstrating her ability to fuse diverse themes and styles. Her art resonates with audiences, firmly establishing her as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene.
About Artist
About Artist
Ann Gadd’s artistic career started in childhood when she scrawled her first artwork in crayon across her bedroom wall. Today, she is one of South Africa’s most beloved and prolific artists – with her paintings celebrating Africa’s wildlife and landscapes lighting up spaces around the world.
“I think people connect with the unique style of my work,” she says. “In a world where wildlife paintings are generally super-realistic and conventional, both in colour and approach, I take a fresh, bold, colourful approach .”
Born in Gauteng, South Africa, in 1958, Gadd moved to Cape Town when she was four. After studying graphic design and working with two art teachers, she worked as an art director at advertising agencies for over 20 years.
In 1997, the South African Society of Artists named her the Best Acrylic Artist, encouraging her to pursue her professional artistic and writing careers (she’s since authored or illustrated more than 20 books). Since her first solo exhibition in 2002, she has exhibited in London, at the Johannesburg Art Fair, the Florence Biennale, Art at Five (Brighton, UK), the Glasgow and Edinburgh Art Fairs, and many other SA and international exhibitions. Gadd works from her studio in Cape Town, where she lives with her artist husband, a wildly enthusiastic retriever and two over-indulged, rather grumpy cats.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
ROLLED & TUBE
This safe and cost-effective packaging is our preferred packaging option. We'll remove the canvas from the stretcher frame and roll it up into this sturdy and protective cardboard tube for shipping. Upon delivery, simply have the canvas re-stretched at your local framer.FLAT-PACKED / BOXED
We package the artwork on its stretcher frame or in a frame. The artwork is securely bubble-wrapped and packed into a sealed cardboard box. This option offers good protection of your artwork while in-transit, without the additional cost associated with custom-crating.
CUSTOM-CRATED
We build a custom-crate specifically to provide the best protection for your artwork. However, it's also the most costly option. We recommend custom-crates for the transportation of fragile artworks such as sculptures, ceramics and very large painting
Return Policy
Return Policy
In the unlikely event that you are not entirely satisfied with your art purchase, we offer you additional peace of mind with our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. Our full money back 10 day Return Policy applies for online purchases only. If you feel you need to return your artwork, for whatever reason, you can notify us within 10 (ten) days of your purchase, return the item to us and receive a full refund.
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How we ship & deliver
Artwork rolled in a tube
This safe and cost-effective packaging is our preferred packaging option. We'll remove the canvas from the wooden stretcher frame and roll it up into this sturdy and protective cardboard tube for shipping.
IMPORTANT: Rolled artworks will need to be re-stretched at your local framer.
How we ship & deliver
Flat-packed artwork
We package the artwork on its stretcher frame or frame. The artwork is securely bubble-wrapped and packed into a sealed cardboard box. This option offers good protection of your artwork while in-transit, without the additional cost associated with custom-crating.
How we ship & deliver
Custom Crated Artwork
We build a custom-crate specifically to provide the best protection for your artwork. However, it's also the most costly option. We recommend custom-crates for the transportation of fragile artworks such as sculptures, ceramics and very large paintings.
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Certified Authentic Art
Certified Authentic Art
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10 Day Return Policy
10 Day Return Policy
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Insured Shipments
Insured Shipments
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Established in 1987
Established in 1987
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World Wide Delivery
World Wide Delivery