Hylton Nel - Artist Info

About Hylton Nel

  • Biography

    Hylton Nel, born in Zambia and based in Calitzdorp, South Africa, is a renowned ceramic sculptor known for his unique experimentation and sense of adventure with ceramic art. He developed a passion for 'beautiful things' during his Fine Art studies, leading to an extensive knowledge of Chinese ceramics and art history. Nel's work includes wonky vases, inscrutable felines, and higgledy-piggledy houses inspired by historical ceramic traditions, literature, and popular culture. He continues to create art at the age of 80 and has mentored a new generation of sculptors.

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