About the artist

Karla Duterloo working on a mosaic in her Cape Town studio.

Award-winning mosaic artist with 35 years of experience
Known for bold colour and wildlife mosaics that raise awareness of conservation
Combines mosaic with abstract painting and beadwork in mixed media pieces
Teaches workshops in Europe and South Africa, and has four online courses on Mosaic Arts Online
Has organised global mosaic charity projects in London, Nepal and Cape Town
Has collaborated with and mentored local artisans in South Africa since 2011
Featured in international mosaic books and exhibitions (UK, NL, CH, IT, TR, SA)
Author of Wereldhandvaardigheid, a children’s art and craft book (Cantecleer)
In private and corporate collections in more than 20 countries
Represented by five galleries and venues in South Africa

Colour, wildlife and a love of making
I am a Dutch mosaic artist living in Cape Town, and for over [35] years colour has been the driving force behind my work.

Art with a message/Animal sculptures
When I moved to South Africa in 2011, I quickly realised how much the country’s wildlife is under threat. My animal heads became my way to raise awareness, and each one is a reminder of what we stand to lose.

Mosaic, painting and beads
I am also an abstract painter, and my latest work blends both worlds, from bird’s-eye-view seascapes in beads to colourful pieces combining beads, mosaic and paint.

Making a difference
I have started and organised several global mosaic charity projects, in London and Nepal, and closer to home a mosaic project at a children’s hospital in Cape Town, where art helps bring joy to children who are recovering.

Working together
Since 2011 I have worked with local artisans and crafters in and around Cape Town. We learn from each other, and the collaboration has created new opportunities for all of us and enriched my own work.

Around the world
My work has been featured in international mosaic books and shown in the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey and South Africa. I am also the author of Wereldhandvaardigheid, a children’s art and craft book published by Cantecleer. My art is in private and corporate collections in more than 20 countries.

Where to see my work

Grande Provence gallery-shop, Franschhoek
Palette Fine Art Gallery, Franschhoek
Whosocks Gallery, Hout Bay
The Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel, Paternoster
Benguela Cove Galleries, Hermanus

“Time stands still when one creates.”
My passion for mosaic and all things colour allows me to lose myself in my own inner world.