Painting from a young age, I’ve always been inspired by the emotion of conceptual art and the energy of graffiti. I personally love pop art and bold colour, but I also enjoy painting finer detailed pieces and whymsical scenes. I graduated from Fashion Design College in 2007. I ran my own fashion business, often incorporating painting into my designs. I did a few Jackson Pollock inspired cocktail dresses during my early days, and sold a range of hand painted cotton dresses later on. During a stint overseas I was asked to do a classroom mural. After returning, I worked in an art classroom helping with the yearly Musical prop production painting aswell. Then, I was approached to paint a wall outside a classroom and my Mural career took off! I’ve painted scenes and props for escape rooms. I’ve done group projects on large interior walls; an inspirational 5 square meter word wall; a 4 square meter mural of a lego ball exploding through the wall; safari scenes and the list goes on!
I’m big on perfection and proficiency. The bigger and bolder the mural, the better!
Pierre’s early love for costume design led to completion of a Bachelor of Design degree at PACOFS – majoring in theatre costume design. Furthermore he studied couture design at The International Institute of design under the leadership of Professor Victoria Toma. Pierre’s early career started in the theatre. This led into the magical world of film where he was able to indulge in creating both creature and character. He has designed in many different mediums of the entertainment industry which include TV drama Series, Musicals, Opera, TV Movies, Commercials as well as Feature Films. He has an extensive portfolio expanding over 30 years.
Pierre has been nominated for Best Costume Design several times & he has shared the win in 2024
GULDBAGGE AWARD for HAMMARSKJOLD: FIGHT FOR PEACE.
He has been nominated for 4 SAFTA/GOLDEN HORN Awards, winning twice for WINNIE MANDELA and for 5 FINGERS FOR
MARSEILLES.
He has also been nominated for 3 AMAA Awards.
His portfolio includes the cult feature film GALLOWWALKERS directed by Andrew Goth, TSOTSI directed by Gavin Hood as well as SEW THE WINTER TO MY SKIN, KNUCKLE CITY, BLOOD PSALMS and THE QUEENSTOWN KINGS directed by Jahmil X.T. Qubeka.
