Paintings by Zak Benjamin
Endless Sunset
1987
A painting that marks the start of a spiritual journey after one has come to the end of the line.
Chips
1987
To rage against or to come to terms with Truth?
220 Volts
1987
One's demons are paralized by the power of Truth.
Red Chair 
1998
About the challenge of living in South Africa.
Penguins
1998
The Church and racial confrontation.
Spears
1997
Ain't gonna study war no more!
Come Dine
1996
An invitation to rest in the midst of the daily grind.
Oogsalf
1995
We need a new way of seeing one another.
Genesis ll
2002
Three Eves bloom in a primordial garden
Minnaar Familieportret
2002
A portrait of a family
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The artist is often asked about his paintings, "What does it mean?"

He replies: "I do not know all it means. The viewer completes the creative process. What does it mean to you?

The discussions linked to this page (click on the titles to read them) are different people's responses to Zak's work.


Vliegtuig en Krygers
2001
"Inderdaad verstommende goed  -  'n soort 'inheemse' surrealisme - kompleks en oorspronklik."
Breyten Breytenbach
Christ and Consumerism
1999
The challenge of materialism
Modern Man
2009
A disturbing portrait of our predicament
ZAR 17000 Click available to enquire or purchase
"...thank you for producing thoughtful, soul-searching work. It is an inspiration to me in my work as an artist."
Hal Moran
Value 47c
1981
17x24cm
Etching, drypoint and aquatint
Stedelike Ystervis
1985
Oil on Canvas
1000x1700mm
ZAR 15500 Click available to enquire/purchase