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Maria joined Pieter Lategan – STUDIO in January 2026

Maria — Studio Assistant | Pieter Lategan – STUDIO

Maria joins Pieter Lategan – STUDIO as a studio assistant and creative support presence.

She brings with her a lifetime of quiet artistic practice, sensitivity to process, and a deep respect for making. Maria works gently alongside the studio’s ongoing explorations in painting, drawing, research, and material thinking.

Her role is not decorative or performative. She supports the studio through care, observation, and steady contribution — helping maintain focus, continuity, and calm within the working environment.

Maria’s presence reflects the studio’s commitment to discipline, attentiveness, and long-term artistic development.

Maria grew up in Cape Town and completed her schooling up to matric level. She is a self-taught artist with nearly 40 years of independent painting practice.

Her work is rooted in close observation and repetition rather than formal instruction. Over the years, she has developed a strong personal relationship with painting, particularly floral subjects, approached with patience and care.

Background & Experience

• Self-taught painter with decades of hands-on practice

• Strong intuitive understanding of colour, form, and surface

• Experience working independently and within quiet studio environments

• Deep appreciation for reading, reflection, and slow creative processes

Role in the Studio

• Assisting with studio organisation and preparation

• Supporting painting and drawing processes

• Helping maintain a calm, focused working atmosphere

• Assisting with material handling and studio routines

• Providing practical support without interrupting artistic flow

Personal Notes

Maria lives in Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa where she shares her home with her dog.
She is married; her husband works as a jeweller, which has further shaped her appreciation for craft, precision, and material integrity.