Feathers of Knysna

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Founded in 1986 by South African artist Andre van Niekerk[1] Feathers of Knysna is a producer of wooden artwork in the form of South African wildlife.[2]

Feathers of Knysna is located in the town of Knysna within the Cape Province.[3] It has become a popular tourist attraction within the town appearing on many Garden Route tours.[4]

The business has been approached to make special edition pieces for presentation to dignitaries including South African President Thabo Mbeki, Deputy President Jacob Zuma and Princess Irene of the Netherlands.[5]

Feathers of Australia

Since migrating to Australia in 2001, Andre van Niekerk has established an artistic business in Byron Bay,[6] named Feathers of Australia.[7] The art produced is described as the cutting edge of design and artistic innovation.[7] The business has since moved to Perth, Western Australia [8] Andre van Niekerk has also exhibited in England, Ireland, Holland and America.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Andre Vanne - Andre van Niekerk - About Andre". Retrieved 2009-01-08. 
  2. ↑ Allen Horstmanshof. "Gmane - Culture - "Making a Living"" (Email news archive). Retrieved 2009-01-08. 
  3. ↑ "Feathers of Knysna Online - About Us". Retrieved 2009-01-07. 
  4. ↑ Viva South African entrepreneurs: Success from humble beginnings. ISBN 978-0-620-18764-0. Published: 1995. Publisher: Thorold's Africana Books [distributor] (1995)
  5. ↑ "SA Venues - Garden Route". Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  6. ↑ "Feathers of Australia – Home" (Web). Andre Vanne. Retrieved 2009-12-09. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Case Study – Feathers of Australia" (PDF). National. Retrieved 2009-12-09. 
  8. ↑ "Feathers of Australia". Retrieved 2010-10-25. 
  9. ↑ "Andre Vanne". Retrieved 2010-10-25. 

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