Arts, Artists and Community Projects
The Little Karoo has long had appeal for artists and creative people.
The Post Impressionist artist Francois Krige (1913 – 1994 ) was born in Uniondale.
Amongst his many works are numerous paintings of landscapes, including this work ‘A Small Karoo Town’ 1952.
From the hills in the background, this could be a romanticised view of Uniondale.
Many other South African artists and photographers, like Obie Oberholzer, have delighted in the stunning light conditions and unique character of the Karoo landscape and its people.
Uniondale has a number of resident artists including glass, mosaic, pottery and sculpture, some of whom only started doing art when they arrived in the area.