“Godfather of SA Rock” performs live at Lionel Smit Studio

Written By Lionel Smit

He’s been hailed as the “Godfather of South African Rock” by Mail & Guardian, while the Sunday Times refers to him as: “one of the most prolific songwriters & performers of our time”. The Lionel Smit Studio was privileged to host Arno for a very special livestream acoustic show in 2020.

Arno Carstens is an award-winning singer-songwriter and visual artist based in Cape Town, South Africa.  During his career as the lead singer of The Springbok Nude Girls, (and subsequently, as a solo artist), Arno has released multiple albums in both English and Afrikaans, with a string of successful singles & awards including Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Album & Song of the Year.  

Hosting Arno for this signature solo performance proved a highlight in our 2020 calendar.

Lionel Smit

Lionel Smit is an international award-winning artist. One of South Africa’s most commercially successful multimedia artists, this prolific visionary is best known for his intriguing monumental portraits of women. The portraits capture visages in various cryptic guises and are executed on large-scale canvases and through bronze sculptures.

He established the Lionel Smit Studio as both a working and exhibition space in his hometown of Somerset West near Cape Town. Here he pursues his craft in all manner of media with areas dedicated to sculpture, painting, and printmaking.

https://www.lionelsmit.com
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