Anton Smit is a South African sculptor who began his career at age sixteen when he won his first sculpting competition. Since then, he was awarded first prize in the SA Association of Arts’ New Signatures Competition in 1979 and has never looked back.
Following successful exhibitions in Nelspruit, White River, Cape Town and Pretoria, Smit turned to sculpting full-time to cope with the demand for his work by galleries and private collectors alike.
With works permanently on display at the Pretoria and Pietersburg Art museums and major art galleries across the country, the artist is fast becoming one of South Africa’s more important sculptors.
During 1990, international recognition came in the form of exhibitions in Rome and Milan, an invitation to exhibit in New York and Hong Kong as well as a return exhibition in Italy in 1993. More exhibitions have followed in Bonn, Washington, Singapore, Koln and Amsterdam.
Now you too can see the works of this impressive artist in his gallery and sculpture garden in Bronkhorstspruit. The site has the dam as the backdrop, supported by natural stone formations, manicured lawns and succulent gardens. In this milieu, the artist’s extensive collection of monumental sculptures and installations are on display outdoors or in the gallery. The Park expands the traditional concept of an art venue, ensuring a truly unique and inspiring experience.
The park is also home to the Imagine Café, which offers quiches, specialty salads, traditional dishes, cakes and delightful desserts, beer & wine in a pleasant environment.
The Park attracts visitors and art buyers and is open daily Tuesday through Saturday, 10h00 – 16h00: Sunday 11h00 till 17h00.
Driving Directions: Take the N4 towards Witbank: Take Exit 45 towards R568/Ekandustria/R25: Turn Right towards R25 and Kempton Park: At the T junction turn left: Take the first right (sign for Bronkhorstbaai ): Turn left at the stop sign, towards Aqua Vista Mountain Estate: Keep left towards Imagine Cafe and Anton Smit Sculpture Park
GPS Coordinates: S25.885856 E28.708813
Anton Smit: Mobile: South Africa: 082 653 7659 International: (+27) 82 653 7659: E-Mail: Website: Imagine Café: Mariki 082 874 6456.
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