Robyn Nesbitt

Robyn Nesbitt (born 1984) is a South African artist currently living and working in Johannesburg. Nesbitt attended Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg. In 2007 she was a recipient of the Spier Contemporary award. Nesbitt's work is distinguished by her meticulous observation of everyday events ranging from the ordinary routines of our life to the celestial routines that surround us. Humorous, poetic, and banal moments become stylized in mediums which include research, process, documentation, drawing, video, and photography. She often collaborates with Nina Barnett. Quotes "The essence of being South African, with all its issues, angst, triumphs and glorious celebrations has been distilled into a unique exhibition which opened at Spier in Stellenbosch" “Maybe the greatest yearning of South Africans is to find a canvas on which to express themselves,” “It is through exhibitions like this that we become a country that is grappling with its soul, rather than a country of one dimensional theme parks” “Art plays a significant role in the transformation of our country,” “Exhibitions like this break down barriers and create linkages between us in the unique mix that is South Africa”. "Spier Contemporary 2007 exhibition and awards". WineNet. 14 December 2007. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2025. “A place of collective residential isolation, where the living environment becomes a site for production. The work that has come from this time deals with the act of conversation in an intimate environment and the physical realization of our online relationship on our website." "As collaborators, we are interested in the dialogue that occurs between two artists and how this connection manifests – both as a competitive and a supportive force. We find that our work illustrates both of these qualities, and shows the bond that can come from knowing another’s work as well as your own. We approach our individual work in distinctive ways - one subjective and intimate, another cerebral and pragmatic. Together, these traits play off each other, forming a new space in which to create.” Shelwell, Bronwen (24 September 2012). "Robyn Nesbitt and Nina Barnett". Assembly Art Extras. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2025. External links Category:Women artists from South Africa Category:1984 births Category:Women born in the 1980s Category:Living people