The exhibition will be introduced by John Robert
Francois Roux is known as a painter of landscapes, portraits and plant studies and has devoted his artistic career to developing his methods of observation through the use of oils, tempera, watercolour, chalk and charcoal. A master draughtsman, he is equal to any choice of vantage point that offers a dramatic and challenging perspective of his subject.
Born 1927 Fort Victoria, Southern Rhodesia (Masvingo, Zimbabwe) Francois Roux attended the Boys High School, Stellenbosch from 1940-1946. In 1946 he studied at Camberwell School of Art, London and travelled in Europe. He furthered his studies at the Royal Academy Schools, London from 1946-1951, qualifying with a Diploma in Painting. Whilst in London Francois participated in several group exhibitions.
Returning to Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) he showed at the annual exhibitions held at the Rhodes Gallery. In 1967 he made the decision to move to South Africa with his wife Margaret and sons Paul and Theunis. They settled in Rosebank, Cape Town.
From 1970 -1978 he served as a part time lecturer in painting at Cape Technikon and continued to teach from his home in 1978.
Francois' notable commissions include portraits of the Kosie van Zyl, former Mayor of Cape Town, former speaker, J P du Toit, and a former Headmaster of the Diocesan College, Cape Town.
1973, 1977, 1979, & 1986
solo exhibitions at Art B Gallery (formally the Bellville Branch of the South African Association of Arts in conjunction with the Friends of the Library)
1981
Participated in the Homage to Alfred Krenz : Association of Arts Bellville Gala Opening in 1990
2006
Francois Roux exhibited with Conrad Theys, Herbert Coetzee & Johan Coetzee at Art B
1975
Solo exhibition at Ned Art in Claremont
1976, 1978, 1981, & 1984
Solo exhibitions at the Atlantic Gallery
