Myerson, Kim

Kim Myerson, a South African painter, has just returned to her homeland after spending the last 7 years in Italy. She studied the techniques of classical realism in Florence, under the tutelage of the maestro Charles Cecil who was trained by R. H. Ives Gammell and maestro Michael John Angel, a one-time pupil of Pietro Annigoni.a is able haracter of the sitter as well as capturing the

Kim Myerson specializes in portraiture, nudes and still lifes and describes her style as “Painterly Realism”. Her objective is to capture the emotional totality of the image to produce dreamy interpretations that combine realism with timelessness.

Using only the finest materials of oils on hand-woven Belgian linen and traditional methods, Kim is able to not only capture the character of the face but also the magic of their personalities.

She is now based in Cape Town, where she takes commissions for portraits, nudes and also produces still lifes and landscapes.

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Kim Myerson

Kim Myerson, a South African painter, has just returned to her homeland after spending the last 7 years in Italy. She studied the techniques of classical realism in Florence, under the tutelage of the maestro Charles Cecil who was trained by R. H. Ives Gammell and maestro Michael John Angel, a one-time pupil of Pietro Annigoni. Lucinda is able to capture the character of the sitter as well as capturing the

Kim Myerson specializes in portraiture, nudes and still lifes and describes her style as "Painterly Realism". Her objective is to capture the emotional totality of the image to produce dreamy interpretations that combine realism with timelessness.

Using only the finest materials of oils on hand-woven Belgian linen and traditional methods, Kim is able to not only capture the character of the face but also the magic of their personalities. ,

She is now based in Cape Town, where she takes commissions for portraits, nudes and also produces still lifes and landscapes.

EXHIBITIONS


2010

"Florence Years" - A solo exhibition by Kim Myerson
Casa Labia Galleria, Cape Town, South Africa

Greatmore Studios
Cape Town, South Africa


2009

· Revisiting Realism

FAO of the United Nations Headquarters, Rome, Italy

· Contemporary Florentine Realism

Cami Arte Gallery, Florence, Italy

2008

Angel Academy of Art
Florence, Italy

I.D.E.A. City-Wide Juried Art Exhibition
Florence, Italy


2007

I.D.E.A. City-Wide Juried Art Exhibition
Florence, Italy

Annigoni's Legacy: An Exhibition of Paintings and drawings
Jack Barclay Bentley, Berkeley Square, London, England

Christies Auction House
IJAYA (International Jewish Artist of the Year Award)
London, England

Royal Academy of Arts Watercolours and Drawings
London, England

2006

Angel Academy of Art
Florence, Italy

2005

Angel Academy of Art
Florence, Italy

2004

Angel Academy of Art
Florence, Italy

2003

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Tokyo, Japan

PUBLICATIONS

2007

· Royal Academy of Arts Watercolours and Drawings Fair

The RA used the drawing of “Laura” in their press release and included it their catalogue.



2007

· “Urbanboheme”


An article of my life in Florence can be seen in the Urbanboheme website

(a global lifestyle directory for woman).