He was born with talent to spare, a sense of wonder, and insatiable
curiosity
His eventful life and the impressive diversity of artworks he
has produced cannot easily be separated.
Jo Roos has set a standard in quality and expression in the world
of South African art that will be hard to follow.
His life is a celebration of beauty and emotional percipience.
This
richly illustrated biography explores the life
of Jo Roos. This volume juxtaposes his life experiences
and artistic oeuvre and presents a hitherto unseen
collection of his artworks.
Dr
Willie van Niekerk (left) with artist Jo Roos
at the leadwood
bust of BJ Vorster [National Cultural History
Museum]
Three
great artists at the Jo Roos Gallery in September
2009. From left:
Jo Roos, Andre
de Beer and Prof Pierre Volschenk. On
the left is
the clay model for a bust of Sol Plaatje,
commissioned
by the
University of North-West, Potchefstroom.
Three
great artists at the Jo Roos Gallery in September
2009. From left:
Jo Roos, Andre
de Beer and Prof Pierre Volschenk. On
the left is
the clay model for a bust of Sol Plaatje,
commissioned
by the
University of North-West, Potchefstroom.