Neill Wright

Biography

Drawing inspiration from media, popular culture, politics, and societal dynamics, artist Neill Wright sculpts and paints contemporary issues, complexities, and paradoxes within South African and African society.

The multidisciplinary artist from Johannesburg, South Africa, Neill Wright, creates art with meaning, using paint to as a form of social commentary. Using bold colors infused with a sense of humor, Wright's creations span sculpture, printmaking, and painting. His landscapes visualize his unique art language, inviting viewers into a false sense of serenity.

  

Neill Wright's artistic journey began when he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (Honours) from the Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town in 2007. During his time at Michaelis, he was honored with the Simon Gerson Prize. In 2009, he furthered his studies with a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art, specializing in printmaking.

 

In recognition of his talent and promise, Neill Wright was named one of the ten emerging South African artists to watch by The Times in 2013. Since then, he has showcased his works in both group and solo exhibitions, participating in numerous South African and international art fairs. His pieces have found homes in private collections across Europe, the United States, Australia, and his native South Africa.

Works
  • "All At Once", painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    All At Once, 2023
  • “Check Your Face” sculpture by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami. Colors of this work: Purple
    Check Your Face, 2023
  • “Forget About What I Said”, painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    Forget About What I Said, 2023
  • "Not Revealed To You", painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Chicago.
    Not Revealed To You, 2023
  • “Secrets Within” sculpture by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami. Colors of this work: Blue
    Secrets Within, 2023
  • “Sleepwalk” , painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Atlanta. Signature on the back. Colors of this work hues of: Blue, Teal, Orange, Red, Purple, Pink, Yellow, Beige
    Sleepwalk, 2023
  • “The Lights Are On And The Party Is Over” sculpture by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami. Colors of this work: Blue
    The Lights Are On And The Party Is Over, 2023
  • “To Waterfalls” , painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Atlanta. Signature on the back. Colors of this work hues of: Blue, Aqua, Orange, Red, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Brown, Grey, White
    To Waterfalls, 2023
  • "Within the Trees", painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    Within The Trees, 2023
  • “And Begin Again” sculpture by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Atlanta. Colors of this work: Red
    And Begin Again, 2022
  • “Grab Our Things And Go”, painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    Grab Our Things And Go, 2022
  • “Inside Out”, painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    Inside Out, 2022
  • “What I Remember The Most” , painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Atlanta. Signature on the back. Colors of this work hues of: Blue, Aqua, Orange, Red, Burgundy, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Brown, White
    What I Remember The Most, 2022
  • “What We Really Want” , painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Atlanta. Signature on the back. Colors of this work hues of: Blue, Orange, Burgundy, Brown, Black, Yellow, Grey
    What We Really Want, 2022
  • "When It Reaches", painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    When It Reaches Me, 2022
  • “Breather”, painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    Breather, 2021
  • “Cool Collected”, painting by Neill Wright artist from Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at Carousel Fine Art Miami.
    Cool Collected, 2021
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