Gallery Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm; Saturday 9am-1pm
Gallery Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, Closed Saturdays & Sundays
Celebrating almost five decades of passion and expertise, the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery is proudly nestled in an elegant Edwardian house on Montpelier Road, near the bustling Florida Road. As one of KZN's premier commercial art galleries, we've curated a rich collection of original works, showcasing both the established and the emerging voices of South Africa's vibrant art scene.
Our gallery, while focusing on local talents, also embraces the diversity of the African continent, featuring captivating works from Sudan, Zimbabwe, eSwatini, and Mozambique.
Every art piece within our gallery is thoughtfully framed in our on-site workshop, where we merge conservation techniques with contemporary trends, tailoring each frame to best enhance and protect the art it carries. At Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, we strive to create a world where art and audience connect in a profound narrative of creativity and knowledge.
Striped Polecat
Watercolour
450 x 550 mm mounted & Backed
R3,800
Civet
Watercolour
450 x 550 mm mounted & Backed
R3,800
Honey Badger
Watercolour
450 x 550 mm mounted & Backed
R3,800
Porcupine
Watercolour
450 x 550 mm mounted & Backed
R3,800
We often consider the Big Five to be the most captivating animals, deserving of a prominent place on our walls. However, renowned wildlife artist Barbara Siedle has introduced a stunning new series that celebrates the lesser-seen, nocturnal creatures. These fascinating animals truly deserve a spot in our homes and collections.
Barbara’s wildlife illustrations already grace numerous game lodges, hotels, and offices. When displayed together, they create a captivating and distinctive showcase of nature’s hidden wonders.
These four pieces are unframed but come mounted in white mounts with foam core backing, all wrapped in cellophane along with the artist’s CV. They are easy to transport, making them perfect for gifting. If you’re keeping them for yourself, half the work is already done—we can help you choose a complementary frame colour and add glass to complete the presentation.
Example of framed wildlife illustrations
grouped together in a bush lodge
Lovers
Acrylic on Canvas
470 x 650 mm framed
Framed in White Box Frame
R4,800
Off to the Shops
Acrylic on Canvas
470 x 650 mm framed
Framed in White Box Frame
R4,800
Abel Mutsadyanga is a Zimbabwean artist born in 1976 in Masvingo Province. He studied art at Churchill Boys High and thereafter gained a National Certificate in Applied Arts from the Harare Polytechnic.
Abel loves to paint anything to do with life, and his simple impressionistic style, and the typical African feel to his works, make him popular with locals and visitors to our country.
He has exhibited at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, and has held various exhibitions in galleries in Harare and in South Africa, and one in Washington DC., USA.
The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery stands proudly as a beacon of sophistication, culture, and artistic knowledge in KwaZulu-Natal. This leading commercial art gallery, birthed from the combined passion and foresight of Gordon Lowings and Elizabeth Johnstone in 1976, has served as a platform for both eminent and emerging artists for almost fifty years.
Its journey, much like the evocative tales told through the artworks it houses, has seen the Gallery inhabit various spaces in Morningside, Durban, reflecting the dynamism and vibrancy of the art world. In July 2024 the gallery moved to its new home in Montpelier Road, remaining close to the buzzing and fashionable Florida Road.
This unique location encapsulates the essence of the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery — a blend of rich tradition and progressive creativity, inviting patrons from all walks of life to discover, learn and connect with the compelling world of African art.
As the dynamic owner of Elizabeth Gordon Gallery since 2000, Joy Reynolds has been a central figure of the gallery's evolution since 1989, and has been instrumental in curating exhibitions and offering expert art consultations to clients in their homes and offices.
Joy's foray into the art world began at the young age of 23 at the original Neil Sack Gallery, formerly nestled at 490 West Street, Durban. This vibrant initiation provided an invaluable foundation for her future endeavors, as she absorbed the creative energy of the flamboyant Neil Sack and the sage wisdom of Gordon Lowings.
Life's journey took Joy from Durban to Johannesburg with her young family, even leading her abroad for a period. However, the magnetic pull of the art world guided her back to Durban in 1989.
Upon her return, the Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, founded by Gordon Lowings and Elizabeth Johnstone - another alumnus of the Neil Sack Gallery - had already established its reputation. When Gordon decided to retire and Elizabeth moved to the UK in 2000, Joy took the helm. With a deep respect for its legacy, she has proudly sustained the name of the esteemed Elizabeth Gordon Gallery.
Joy's passion and commitment to the world of art remains at the heart of the gallery's vision, cultivating a welcoming environment that inspires a deeper understanding and appreciation for African art.
Premier KZN art gallery in Durban specialising in South African fine art.
Featuring Durban artists, South African artists, and African artists.
Paintings for sale in Durban at Elizabeth Gordon Gallery.
We have a range of South African art prints available in our Durban art gallery on Montpelier Road.
We deliver in South Africa and internationally.
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