Catlin, Gail (1948 – )

Gail Catlin was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1948. She is predominantly known for doing
landscapes, portraits and figures. She is also well-known for working with “Liquid Crystal”. Gail studied
at the Cape Town Institute of Fine Art and was also accepted for a Masters Degree at Royal College of
Art in London.

Her works can be found in most public collections in South Africa. She has also had various exhibitions
both locally as well as internationally.

“Artists need to earn a living and if the unwritten but apparent official line from institutions and advisors
who impact corporate purchasing weighs against freedom of expression in art, not only the artists but
art growth in South Africa is the loser. Those of us who are not working in the political idiom need a
clear statement of our future and the future of free art in South Africa. We agree that it is important
upgrading and helping the previously disadvantaged artists, but balance is equally important to ensure
that quality art across the board is recognized and encouraged in South Africa for us all to have a strong
art culture.”….Gail Catlin, 1997.

Born: 1948 Johannesburg, South Africa.Painter of landscapes, portraits and figures. Works in mixed media.

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Gail Catlin

Born: 1948 Johannesburg, South Africa. Painter of landscapes, portraits and figures. Works in mixed media

Studies: Cape Town Institute of Fine Art; Accepted for Masters Degree at Royal College of Art (London) 1983Publications: Gallery 1983Corporate / Public SA National Gallery, Cape Town; Johannesburg Art GalleryCollections: Pretoria Art Museum; Durban Art Gallery; Pietersburg Art Museum; Stellenbosch Univ. Collection: SA Reserve Bank Collection; SA Dept. Education & Training, Pretoria; SA Reserve Bank, Pretoria; Public Library Collection, Cape Town; Good Hope Bank of South Africa; Royal College of Art, London; Pullitzer Collection, USA; Standard Bank Collection, JohannesburgPrivate Collections: Works held nationally and internationallyCompetitions: National and International - 1979 - 1994, Cape Town Biennial, SA National Gallery; SA Republic Day Festival, Durban; First Cape Town Triennial, SA National Gallery; "Woman Artist of SA", SA National Gallery; 3 x Grand Prix International d'art Plastiques, Nice, France - once Award Winner; travelling exhibition representing SA/Russia/ USASolo/Group Exhibitions: Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg; Gallery International, Cape Town; Kunskamer Gallery, Cape Town; Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg; London, UKPart of an address to SA National Gallery:


"Artists need to earn a living and if the unwritten but apparent official line from institutions and advisors who impact corporate purchasing weighs against freedom of expression in art, not only the artists but art growth in South Africa is the loser. Those of us who are not working in the political idiom need a clear statement of our future and the future of free art in South Africa. We agree that it is important upgrading and helping the previously disadvantaged artists, but balance is equally important to ensure that quality art across the board is recognised and encouraged in South Africa for us all to have a strong art culture." ...Gail Catlin, 1997