Michael Pieterse

Michael Pieterse is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of memory, identity, and material transformation through contemporary sculpture, installation, and mixed media. Born in South Africa and now based in Cape Town, Pieterse draws on his diverse cultural heritage to inform a practice that balances the poetic and the political. His distinctive visual language is characterized by the use of found objects, industrial materials, and organic forms, which he deftly manipulates to evoke themes of displacement and resilience.

Pieterse’s work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions both locally and internationally, earning acclaim for its emotional depth and conceptual rigor. As an artist, he is committed to interrogating societal narratives and fostering meaningful dialogue through visual storytelling. In recent years, Pieterse has also engaged in public art initiatives and collaborative projects that expand the reach and impact of his practice within the broader community.