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Bridgevale in June
by Scott Bredin
Oil on canvas
900 x 1140 mm framed
R33,000
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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.
Featured Artworks
by Scott Bredin
We are proud to have artworks of the quality of Scott Bredin’s art. At the moment we have four of his landscapes which he gave us in time for the opening of our new Gallery.
Scott grew up on a dairy farm in the Ixopo area, and attended Hilton College where the beauty of these landscapes opened his eyes to the potential of art to turn raw experience and emotion into something meaningful and enduring. As Scott says these landscapes are the grist to his mill.
Scott went on to study philosophy and fine arts at the Pietermartizburg campus of UKZN, earning several scholarships before graduating with a Masters in Fine Art (cum laude) in 1997.
Moving to Durban in 1998, Scott took up software development and is now working for a company that provides software to mines, power stations and factories, work that has required extensive travel to places around the world.
Scott shares his studio in Durban with his artist wife Celeste, and his two much loved Italian Greyhounds.
Scott Bredin and Tortoise
at the opening of the Gallery
at 148 Montpelier Road
Lonely Dell Bush
Oil on Canvas
1140 x 920 mm framed
R29,000
Cloncurry Farm
Oil on Canvas
950 x 880 mm framed
R25,500
Bridgevale in June
Oil on Canvas
900 x 1140 mm framed
R33,000
Valley Rain Coming
Oil on Board
900 x800 mm framed
R19,000
Featured Artworks
by Renee Leslie
Morning Exercise 1
B/W ink
680 x 620 mm Framed
R7,500
Morning Exercise 2
B/W ink
610 x 670 mm Framed
R7,500
Morning Exercise 3
B/W ink
610 x 670 mm Framed
R7,500
Morning Exercise 4
B/W ink
610 x 670 mm Framed
R7,500
Renee Leslie is one of our most versatile and talented artists – from large size oils on canvas to her b/w drawings on paper, she can do them all! Renee particularly loves the freedom that drawing allows and its ability to work loosely and intuitively.
Hence this series of horse drawings, “Morning Exercise.”
They are framed with a white mount and in our new black sided slope with kiaat edged frame.
Renee says of this series:
“It was not surprising that a centaur was dreamed of. Man and horse meld into an exercise of muscle and contour. Together they thrill me. There is something about the way the man settles into his saddle and then seeing the man and horse move together is spellbinding. Surely a man is made so much more complete on the back of a horse.”
Framed Example of Morning Exercise 2
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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.
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