Art on a Postcard x War Child UK 2024 Part I

About

Errol Theunissen is a wholly self taught painter and illustrator. He is originally from Zimbabwe but currently lives in Middlesbrough in the North East of England. Art became a significant part of his life after he severely injured his spine and legs in a motor vehicle accident in Zimbabwe. He has shown his work in London, Manchester and Newcastle.

Select Exhibitions/Awards

Solo Shows

Bankley Open (Manchester) – September 2021

Gallagher & Turner - North-East Open - November 2021

The Holy Art-Ubiquity and Fluidity - December 2022

Jacksons Painting Prize Shortlisted Artist 2022

The Holy Art-Art on the Loop - June 2022

London Paint Club - Volume 2 November 2023

Gallagher and Turner - North East Open December - January 2023

ING Discerning Eye Exhibition - November 2022

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023

Ascension at BSMT Space 2023

Redcar Open Exhibition - Redcar Contemporary Gallery 2023

As Above, SoBelow - Big Yin Gallery 2023

Bankley Open 2023

Vignettes-interpreting Nostalgia BSMT Space 2023

Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork

I often find inspiration and ideas for my paintings in my home or in my community. Both of my works are based on scenes in my home/ garden. Both show the connection between children and animals. This connection is fascinating to me as it is so simple and pure . Children get so much out of relationships with animals and for me in my childhood they were everything to me

You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists, and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.