Gallery Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm; Saturday 9am-12:30pm
Gallery Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, Closed Saturdays & Sundays
Sea Shallows
by Renee Leslie
Acrylic on canvas
1540 x 1200 mm Framed
Natural Light Ash Box Frame
R42,400
PREMIER COMMERCIAL ART GALLERY IN DURBAN
Fine Art, Prints, Conservation Framing & Restorations
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 capHugh templatetivating 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.
Featured Artworks
by Bruce Backhouse
Cloudy Midlands
Oil on canvas
740 x 740mm Framed
Custom-made hand-Gilded Black and Gold Shadow Box Frame
R59,900
Hilly Midlands
Oil on canvas
740 x 740mm Framed
Custom-made hand-Gilded Black and Gold Shadow Box Frame
R59,900
Having spent much of his adult life in Johannesburg, Bruce has recently settled in KwaZulu-Natal’s Karkloof - a region known for its rolling hills, misty mornings, and deep green silence. This shift in geography has ushered in a new body of work, and with it, a renewed sensitivity to light, weather, and the slow pulse of place.
In Cloudy Midlands and Hilly Midlands, Bruce turns his gaze to the lush landscape around him. The paintings are richly layered, with meticulous brushwork and a palette that captures both clarity and quiet. Unlike the vast, arid plains of the Karoo that defined much of his earlier work, these new pieces are dense with life - textured, rhythmic, and alive with the softness of KwaZulu-Natal’s countryside.
Both paintings are framed in a Custom-made hand-Gilded Black and Gold Shadow Box Frame and measure 740 x 740 mm. The format suits them – restrained, elegant, and substantial enough to anchor a room.
These are works that invite reflection. Whether placed in a quiet study, a gallery-style living room, or an interior that blends natural textures and calm tones, they offer more than representation – they offer atmosphere.
Cloudy Midlands & Hilly Midlands in Custom-made Hand-gilded Black and Gold Shadow Box Frames
Close-up detail of the Custom-made frames
Featured Artwork
by Scott Bredin
Muden Trees
Oil on Canvas
1050 x 940 mm framed
Natural Light Oak Frame
R33,900
We’re delighted to share a new work from Scott Bredin, titled Muden Trees - a vibrant, expressive piece that captures the spirit of KwaZulu-Natal’s hidden landscapes.
Inspired by the rich terrain of Muden, a settlement nestled along the Mooi River and known for its citrus and nut orchards, this painting is less about topography and more about emotional geography.
Scott’s signature brushwork dances between wildness and control, evoking a tangle of sunlight, foliage, and feeling. It’s a landscape remembered rather than recorded, imbued with a quiet energy that pulses beneath the surface.
Muden Trees is available to view at the gallery. If you’ve been waiting for a piece that speaks both of place and poetry, this may be the one.
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CONSULTATIONS
Ask us anything, anytime!
PACKED FOR DELIVERY
All works are expertly packaged for delivery by courier
7 DAY APPRO
Need to see whether a certain piece suits your space?*available for Durban area only
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About The Gallery
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.
About the Owner
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.
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148 Montpelier Road.
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