Winnie Lofty Eaton

Winnie Lofty Eaton is a contemporary African artist. She lives in Paarl, South Africa. Winnie Lofty Eaton paints using acrylic and oil media. Winnie Lofty Eaton shows the life and ways of the native Africans through her paintings.

Winnie Lofty Eaton draws inspiration for her art from her surroundings. She grew up on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. Living in those surroundings instilled in Winnie Lofty Eaton, a love and respect for all things African. The indigenous Africans and their way of life has been the biggest inspiration for the paintings of Winnie Lofty Eaton. Winnie Lofty Eaton is especially moved by the sad plight of the children living under the cruel conditions of the African continent. Winnie Lofty Eaton paints the harsh life led by Africans during war and strife and its impact on women and children. The art of Winnie Lofty Eaton reflects the love of music of the people and the daily routine of he natives. Even mundane things like preparing dinner and smoking pipes after a hard days work, find their way into the works of Winnie Lofty Eaton.

Winnie Lofty Eaton has exhibited her art works in lots of places all over South Africa. Her works have been exhibited in the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees(2001), Zomerlust Kontrei Gallery(2001), Franschhoek-Hugenote Museum, Simonsvlei Wine Estate, Sun Gallery, Art Bizarre and Afrikaans Language Monument. Famous works of Winnie Lofty Eaton are Little Musician, Preparing Dinner, Long Walk, Puff the Magic Dragon, Little Dumisani and Refugees.

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