About

Denby Meyer is a fine artist living in Cape Town, South Africa. She has exhibited works in South Africa and London and is represented by the Everard Read Gallery.

Denby’s paintings are quiet and sensitive observations of peaceful and contented scenes from life, offering a moment of calm and respite amidst what seems like an increasingly noisy world.

The paintings often evoke fond memories and nostalgia. Perhaps you were on holiday and remember the feeling of deep relaxation while you sat on the beach, or chatted and laughed in a sidewalk cafe for hours without noticing the passing time - Denby’s paintings gently remind us of the way it felt to be there.

Denby was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1966. As the daughter of renowned artist John Meyer, she grew up surrounded by art and was encouraged from a young age to paint and draw. After attaining a Liberal Arts Degree, she began painting professionally in 1990, and has been represented by the Everard Read Gallery in Cape Town and London for over 20 years, where she has participated in several joint exhibitions, as well as a number of solo exhibitions.

With an enduring career spanning over 20 years, she has built up a substantial body of work, and her quiet, reflective style seems more relevant now than ever.

Each painting is expertly crafted and meticulously finished with high quality materials and impeccable technique.

Besides the comfort and joy they bring, Denby’s paintings are a good investment backed by her long standing reputation and international credibility.