Tyrone Appollis has been a professional painter since the 1980s and has achieved international success. He has exhibited in USA, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Namibia as well as his home South Africa.
Since his initial training at the Community Arts Project in Cape Town he is mostly self-taught. He draws his inspiration from Old Masters and the Impressionists as well as his own personal experiences in and around his beloved home in the Western Cape. His paintings are held in public collections in USA, UK, and of course in South Africa.
Private collectors include Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Judge Albie Sachs and former Presidents Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki.
He has been the source of inspiration for many artists and
his popular appeal is undeniable.
"When I was a child I used to stand in front of my painting
now I stand proudly behind so that
everyone can see what I've done."
Tyrone Appollis, 2009The Cape Modern is proud to feature the work of this dynamic and talented artist.
Here we offer you a small selection of his paintings for sale.
These 'narrative' paintings convey a startling ambition and
are infused with rich imagery and creative drive.
Slaap Stad!Acrylic on thick import paper, unframed
Dimensions: 64 x 56 cms
Slaap Stad or Sleepy Town is South Africans' affectionate name for the laid back Mother City of Cape Town.
£650.00+ shipping and insurance
Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement.
Beyond NowAcrylic on wood panel with custom made oak frame
Dimensions: 96 x 117 cms
£4,585.00+ shipping and insurance
Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement.
Birth of Democracy 2This is one of a series of paintings inspired by the end of the apartheid era
Acrylic on wood panel
Dimensions: 114 x 114 cms
£7,900.00+ shipping and insurance
To order this painting please email info@thecapemodern.com putting the Title and the artist’s name in the subject field.
Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement.
Mandela and Gracia -The Lobola IssueAcrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 125 x 168 cms
£8,335.00+ shipping and insurance
To order this painting please email info@thecapemodern.com putting the Title and the artist’s name in the subject field.
Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement.
Happy Birthday MadibaAcrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 170 x 125 cms
£8,335.00+ shipping and insurance
To order this painting please email info@thecapemodern.com putting the Title and the artist’s name in the subject field.
Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement.
Read My Mindacrylic on strong paper - unframed
50 x 65 cms
£650.00+ shipping and insurance
Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement.
In contrasting style, here Tyrone’s ‘Utopian’ or ‘idealised world’ paintings convey a unity of composition and speak of new hope for a better life for all in South Africa
and indeed the whole world.
ReconciliationAcrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 76 x 56 cms framed
£2900.00 + shipping and insurance
Click on thumbnail to see enlargement
All the images on these pages are subject to copyright law and
any attempt to store, copy or reproduce the images in any form will be an infringement of current legislation.
