Simon Parkin

Fine Artist

After study and work in advertising and design, Simon Parkin started painting full-time in 1980. Over the years he has travelled extensively throughout Southern Africa, living and working from a kombi. He has also painted in Zanzibar, Mozambique, Namibia, Egypt, Greece, Spain and the UK. He currently lives and works in Johannesburg.

Exhibitions / Galleries

  • Chris Crake, Jhb
  • Everard Read, Jhb
  • Thompsons, Ldn
  • Roy Miles gallery, Ldn
  • Durban Art Museum, KZN
  • Elizabeth Gordon, KZN
  • Museum of African Design, Maboneng Jhb
  • Carol Lee, Jhb
  • Lizamore and Associates, Jhb
  • Robert Hodgins Gallery, Jhb

Corporate Collections

  • Standard Bank
  • Sasol
  • Old Mutual
  • SAA Airlink
  • Dimension Data
  • Anglo American
  • First National Bank
  • Durban Art Museum
  • Waterhouse Investments
  • Southern Life Investments