Uitstalling Art Gallery in Belgium is currently exhibiting Pendulum, an exploration of duality through portraiture by Lionel Smit.

The portraits showcase the artist embracing opposing forces. The exhibition, which runs until 2nd October, is an ode to contradictions, primarily comprising a series of dialogic diptychs reminiscent of photo negatives and their printed inverse.

Acclaimed South African artist Lionel Smit takes Stellenbosch Visio editor France Beyers through his studio, sharing his inspirations and the creative process behind some of his most distinctive works. 

Known for his contemporary portraiture, large canvases and sculptures, Smit has carved out an international career through his distinctive art. Smit’s work has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London and was selected as the ‘face’ of the BP Portrait Award. Over the past 10 years, he has established a substantial international following with collectors ranging from the Standard Chartered Bank to Laurence Graff Art Collection at Delaire Graff wine estate.

We meet the artist in his studio ahead of his exhibitions at Everard Read and the KUNST art fair in October 2020.

Watch the video interview here.