Hennie griesel biography of nancy

“Hennie Griesel is one of the most under-estimated artists in South Africa. It could be seen, in Biblical terms, that he is a prophet who does not receive enough honour in his own country.”This compliment from a well-known art-dealer in Gauteng, is surely not an exaggeration.Griesel’s magnificent works can be seen in houses and offices all over Taiwan, USA, Israel and France.

Hennie griesel biography of nancy

An art collector from Fort Lauderdale in Florida (USA) was só impressed with Griesel’s work that he took 9 of them with to the USA.Imposing, if one keeps in mind that he has never attended a single art class in his life, and had no art tuition of any kind.

Everything he delivers is pure talent.Not that South Africans who come across his work are careless about it. His works are displayed across the country, and boast in art collections at universities and city councils.Griessel never praises himself.

He believes that his work must speak for him.His wife and business manager, Carol, says “Hennie is no sof