About the Artist
Rolaine Roetz Smit is an Artist and Graphic Designer. She was born in 1989, Gauteng, South Africa. In 1998, she moved to Middelburg, Mpumalanga with her family, where she Matriculated in 2007. She participated in numerous Eisteddfods and art competitions and in 2006 she was the overall winner of Visual Arts; Painting at the National Eisteddfod.
On tertiary level she completed the part time course and obtained her Graphic and Advertising design certificate at INTEC College in 2011. In 2012, she started with her Bachelor's in Visual Arts Degree at the University of South Africa. Completing Painting, Drawing and Sculpture in 2013, she is now proceeding with her studies in Art history as a fourth year student.
The small town of Middelburg is home to her and husband Jaco Smit, who is a Pharmacist Assistant in the area. They got married in 2012. She is currently practicing as an artist and Graphic Designer whilst working full time and studying part time.
On tertiary level she completed the part time course and obtained her Graphic and Advertising design certificate at INTEC College in 2011. In 2012, she started with her Bachelor's in Visual Arts Degree at the University of South Africa. Completing Painting, Drawing and Sculpture in 2013, she is now proceeding with her studies in Art history as a fourth year student.
The small town of Middelburg is home to her and husband Jaco Smit, who is a Pharmacist Assistant in the area. They got married in 2012. She is currently practicing as an artist and Graphic Designer whilst working full time and studying part time.
Artist's Statement
"Art has always helped me to reduce my anxiety and I have often immersed myself in
drawing when I feel overwhelmed. Drawing is one of the most accessible art forms
because it requires little in materials and can be portable. Drawing is commonly used
in art therapy. It is a form of expressive therapy that entails the use of varying types of
materials such as charcoal, pencils, pens and even alternative materials such as Jik
and ink. Anxiety is a growing problem in terms of its symptoms often being invisible. As for
some individuals with anxiety, they tend to struggle in communicating their needs
accordingly. Thus the arts can allow alternative methods of communication to better
express themselves. On the other hand, it is important to note that in some cases, according to Elizabeth Burns (2009), art-making can induce anxiety in people due to
the misconception of the need to have specialized skills to engage in or with art. Although anxiety levels can increase as a result of making art, for some individuals, studies have shown that the vast majority of participants displayed a decrease in their
anxiety. This possibly can conclude that art has true healing properties."
drawing when I feel overwhelmed. Drawing is one of the most accessible art forms
because it requires little in materials and can be portable. Drawing is commonly used
in art therapy. It is a form of expressive therapy that entails the use of varying types of
materials such as charcoal, pencils, pens and even alternative materials such as Jik
and ink. Anxiety is a growing problem in terms of its symptoms often being invisible. As for
some individuals with anxiety, they tend to struggle in communicating their needs
accordingly. Thus the arts can allow alternative methods of communication to better
express themselves. On the other hand, it is important to note that in some cases, according to Elizabeth Burns (2009), art-making can induce anxiety in people due to
the misconception of the need to have specialized skills to engage in or with art. Although anxiety levels can increase as a result of making art, for some individuals, studies have shown that the vast majority of participants displayed a decrease in their
anxiety. This possibly can conclude that art has true healing properties."
Our History |
I have worked with numerous photography clients in designing their logos, and as an Artist my artworks have found their place of honour in my clients' homes.
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