Willie Bester

Willie Bester (born February 29, 1956) is a South African painter, sculptor and collage artist. Quotes I like a party I can handle. My upbringing is my biggest asset,Because of it, I can survive quite heavy storms. It was tough because both of my parents were completely illiterate. Artists get lost when they are all forced in one direction. Cecil was interested not only in the work I did in class, but the work I did at home. There was a perception that art could only be wooden sculptures, or oil paintings. The two work hand in hand. If people dismiss my work, I will smile and walk away knowing they just missed out. With the heavy work I deal with, the credibility must be there. Art is a way of understanding life. It changed, During apartheid, the threat was more immediate, more concrete. Understanding other people’s trauma gave me perspective. no one can stop me from saying what I want to say. When I sit and paint I don’t fear. I’ll get scared afterwards. People have a different view when they look at art. People sometimes tell me my work has made them uncomfortable; not because it’s a bad work,  but because of the effect the work had on them. There once was a man who lived in his art, May 11th, 2026 External links Category:Sculptors from South Africa Category:Painters from South Africa Category:1956 births Category:Living people