Arno Morland is a South African artist based near Cape Town whose practice spans painting and bronze sculpture. Beginning his creative journey after studying Psychology, Philosophy, Theology, and later earning an MFA in Johannesburg, he has lived and worked across the US and UK before returning to South Africa
Morland describes himself as a “restless experimenter,” embracing early failures to forge a distinctive visual language. His paintings—often on canvas board—feature serene figures and contemplative landscapes with poetic titles like "I ride lions" and “A wave does not fear the oshen”
His bronze sculptures, often editioned and mounted on stone, use childlike forms and angelic motifs to explore themes of humility, wonder, and human resilience. Notable works include “The way it is supposed to be and the way it is” (2018), “Big Dreams” (2019), and recent editions like “Unscared Womin” and “Nobody understand gawd” (2023)
Morland’s work has been exhibited internationally—he’s had several solo shows—and is represented by galleries such as Melrose Gallery, Johannesburg, and Muse Gallery Franschhoek
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Arno Morland is a South African artist based near Cape Town whose practice spans painting and bronze sculpture. Beginning his creative journey after studying Psychology, Philosophy, Theology, and later earning an MFA in Johannesburg, he has lived and worked across the US and UK before returning to South Africa
Morland describes himself as a “restless experimenter,” embracing early failures to forge a distinctive visual language. His paintings—often on canvas board—feature serene figures and contemplative landscapes with poetic titles like "I ride lions" and “A wave does not fear the oshen”
His bronze sculptures, often editioned and mounted on stone, use childlike forms and angelic motifs to explore themes of humility, wonder, and human resilience. Notable works include “The way it is supposed to be and the way it is” (2018), “Big Dreams” (2019), and recent editions like “Unscared Womin” and “Nobody understand gawd” (2023)
Morland’s work has been exhibited internationally—he’s had several solo shows—and is represented by galleries such as Melrose Gallery, Johannesburg, and Muse Gallery Franschhoek
