King Edward VII School Old Boy, Kevin Connelly Gillespie, Class of 1992, will be exhibiting in Manhattan during the month of September!

Born in 1975 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Kevin was very fortunate to be exposed to the arts at a young age, as the son of a classically trained trombonist. Upon graduating from King Edward the VII High School, in 1992, Kevin had a very clear vision to pursue a career in the arts. With his passion ignited, he began his collage career at Parktown College, where he was granted a full college scholarship and several drawing and painting awards.

After graduation from college, Kevin then relocated to Cape Town at the age of 21. The move to a new city sparked many new connections and opportunities. There, Kevin was able to begin his art career by participating in both group and solo exhibitions. While residing in Cape Town, he established an artist group focusing on live figure drawing and collaborated on a series of commissions. Several years later, Kevin had the great fortune in meeting Vladimir Tretchikoff, the renowned Russian realist, before his passing. This had a profound impact on Kevin’s perception, contributing to his decision to move to NYC. He relocated to NYC in 2000. Kevin’s body of work, now focuses on a unique contrast between the highly complex and traditional styles of painting and iconic contemporary imagery, that subtly questions our cultural boundaries and political identity.

Kevin will be exhibiting in Manhattan, New York for the next month – “Artist highlights the plight of the Rhino in his home country”

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Kevin Gillespie Manhattan Exhibition Sept 2015

Well done Kevin, the King Edward Community applaud your efforts and wish you continued success.