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I love colour and form and the impact both have on an audience. I aim to bring the peace and joy I experience as a son of God to everyone appreciating my art. Colour and form are the most basic visual clues for creation. The simplicity of an individual flower that belies the intricacy of the subtext of the design is what drives my work. I am drawn to the simplicity of colours and forms to stir a person to feel the presence of The Higher force, the tranquility found in the knowledge of the existence of a sovereign Being…

 

Munro has is a pseudonymous South African artist. Being a private and shy person, Munro’s art became his voice, testifying of his deep connection to the Lord, and of the peace and blessing received from His hand in an ongoing relationship.

Inspired by natural creation and the act of creating, Munro’s artworks are uncomplicated, new arrangements of colour. Creatively prolific in his approach, Munro employs paint, print, paper, prayer, canvas, acrylic, oil, brush, hands, fingers and trowels.

In 1998 God gave Munro the tulip as a symbol and initiator or promise of his career as an artist. It has since been a recurring image in the broad spectrum of his work.

Munro’s “Be Men Of Courage” series encourages men to be Godly men of faith in a society that is increasingly emasculating. “Stand firm in faith. Be men of courage. Be Strong. Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 #bemenofcourage

What inspires your art?

I am inspired by natural creation and the act of creating… new arrangements regarding colour and form inspired by nature.

How do you translate your emotions into your artwork?

I am a colourist and impressionist and that is also what I utilise to create mood and focus in my paintings. I am very much influenced by subtlety more than story. Colour and form are abstractly employed to convey emotional tone in my works.

Can you share a memorable moment or experience that influenced your artistic journey?

As a child we moved from the city to a small town and the transition was harsh in regards to sociality. Art helped me express the change in myself and my physical surroundings. Call it art therapy if you will.

What message or feeling do you hope viewers take away from your work?

Mostly joy and gratitude for this Wonderful experience called life and my art becomes a visual reminder of, my own and hopefully the art buyers, spiritual growth.

How does your cultural background influence your artistic expression?

My cultural background has had a minimal effect on me and my art. I’ve always felt separate from the mainstream and the unbiased art I create testifies to that.

What techniques or mediums do you use to convey your ideas?

Paint, print, paper, prayer, canvas, acrylic, oil, brush, hands, fingers and trowels. Any available willing or unwilling medium and surface do it for me.

Are there any recurring themes or symbols in your art?

The tulip was given to me by God as a symbol and initiator or promise of my career as an artist and that has been a recurring image in the broad spectrum of my art.

Do you have a favourite piece of your own artwork, and if so, what makes it special to you?

I do not have one specific piece, but I am very fond of the single tulips I paint. They have been and still are the symbol for the miraculous provision and blessing I have experienced in my life.

How do you engage with your audience through your art?

As the secretive and shy person that I am, art has helped me express my deep connection to the Lord and the peace and blessing I receive from His hand in an ongoing relationship. Many of my patrons have expressed to me the peacefulness and serenity they feel with my art in their houses and that is really the witness that I like to express through my work.

Can you describe the process behind creating one of your recent works?

There is a lot of behind the scene build-up of emotional energy and creative need that I express in a very quick flurry of mostly unintended splurts and strokes in bright and ridiculous colours on a mostly accepting canvas until it resembles the image in my head… mostly.