BIO
Sean was born in South Africa where he spent most of his early life. He discovered his passion for painting at high school, where art class provided solace and inspiration. In 1989 he sold his first considered piece marking the beginning of his artistic journey. After winning a National Art Award in 1990 he pursued studies in Art and Graphic Design. His first solo exhibition, 'All about the washing, broken cages and last Tuesday', took place in Cape Town in 1994 amidst South Africa's historic changes.
Following a hiatus in 1998 to the early 2000s Sean resumed painting when he immigrated to New Zealand. By 2015 he had committed to it full-time, showcasing his modernist expressionist style. Oscillating between representative and abstract, his work distils landscapes to their essential elements, influenced by his extensive road trips across Aotearoa.
Rooted in photography and storytelling, Sean's artwork is held in collections both locally and internationally.
