Guy du Toit

Guy du Toit was born in 1958 in Rustenburg in the North West Province. He graduated from the University of Pretoria with a BA (FA) Degree and a distinction in Sculpture. Guy has lectured at a number of institutions, including Pelmama Academy in Soweto, Pretoria University, Johannesburg and Pretoria Technicons, and the Johannesburg School of Art, Ballet, Drama and Music. He has given workshops throughout South Africa and has been involved in community projects, seminars and symposia. His work has been exhibited extensively, both locally and internationally, and he has been honoured with many awards and the opportunity to curate and adjudicate exhibitions. The past few years have increasingly been spent on private and public commissions and in working closely with artists and businesses, especially those involved in design, communications, architecture, advertising and entertainment. Guy currently teaches part-time at the University of Pretoria and works full-time from his new home and studio in Swavelpoort, South Africa.