Curatorial Record

Exhibitions and press archive

A chronological record of solo presentations, curated group exhibitions, and critical fine art reviews spanning South Africa and international galleries.

14

Solo & Group Shows

3

Fine Art Awards

12

Curatorial Reviews

Milestones

Selected exhibitions

2023 - Solo Presentation

The KyOS Chronicles, Johannesburg

First public unveiling of the 12-part mixed-media series at an industrial heritage space, featuring live bronze patina demonstrations and private collector viewings.

2021 - Group Exhibition

Alchemical Matter, Pretoria Art Museum

Curated survey exploring tactile symbolism, featuring large-scale oil works layered with iron rust, dry pigments, and embedded clockwork motifs.

2019 - Solo Presentation

Forged From Chaos, Barberton Studio

Intimate retrospective held within the artist's working atelier, showcasing early pencil studies and experimental metal-leaf canvases.

Critical Review

Retha Olivier's work bypasses decorative convention entirely, summoning an ancient industrial tension through scorched pigments and forged metal patinas that command absolute stillness.

Fine Arts Quarterly, South Africa

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