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Jacques was born on September 17, 1985, in Florida on the West Rand. He never had any formal art education but from a very young age he had the impressive ability to create art. At primary school he was well known for his ability to draw and his art talent. His parents moved to Hartebeesportdam where he matriculated in 2004 at Hoerskool Hartebeespoort.
After school for about two years, under the influence of acclaimed artist Christiaan Nice, du Plessis learned about painting and preparing paintings.
It was only in October 2007 that his first work was exhibited at an art exhibition. From the word go his work hit great popularity from the public and major art collectors. Now at the age of 24, it looks like Jacques will have a very long and prosperous future in the art industry.
Crouse is a tranquil and beautifully-lit gallery space in Morningside – a stone’s throw away from Windermere Centre. It showcases excellent works of art by inspirational South African artists.
Crouse Artdealers specialises in original SA art. They offer art by some our country’s most sought after artists like Anton Benzon, Errol Boyley, Hennie Niemand, Diane Erasmus, Bea, Este Mostert, Kobus Kotze, Luther Marais, Father Claerhout, Corne Weiderman, Andre De Beer, Christian Nice, Elga Rabe, Lienkie Lombard, Johan Smit, Chris Tugwell, Portchie, Charmaine Eastment, Nicky Chovu Chovu and many more. As well as South Africa’s most loved bronze artist, Llewellyn Davies.
Anton Benzon @ Crouse Art Gallery is owned by Michelle Dodds (who also runs the gallery) and Chris and Suzette Crouse. It is situated at 254 Lillian Ngoyi / Windermere Road in Morningside, Durban. Gallery hours are 09h00 to 16h00 weekdays and 09h00 to 12h00 on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays. More information on 031 312 2315 or visit www.crouseartkzn.co.za.