Acrylic Painting by Cindy Wykerd
An exquisite acrylic portrait by artist Cindy Wykerd. This piece masterfully blends the classic elegance of portraiture with the dynamic freedom of abstract expression, creating a truly unique visual experience.
A woman turns subtly over her shoulder, her gaze holding a hint of mystery and quiet contemplation. A vibrant flower nestled behind her ear serves as a focal point, its form blooming amidst a symphony of rich, expressive brushstrokes and spontaneous colour washes that swirl around her, giving the artwork its distinctive abstract feel.
- Acrylic Painting on canvas
- 300mm x 400mm Block-Framed
Cindy Wykerd
Raised in the quiet village of Rusape in Zimbabwe, Cindy Wykerd’s early life was shaped by the rhythms of rural living and the wide, open landscapes of her family’s farm. Her childhood journey continued across southern Africa—through the mining towns of Zambia’s Copperbelt and the windswept coastal town of Swakopmund in Namibia, where desert meets ocean.
Creativity was in her blood. Inspired by her father, a farmer and miner who never let go of his artistic spirit, Cindy began drawing and painting at a young age. Art became a private refuge, a constant thread even as her life took her in many directions.
In the 1980s, Cindy settled in South Africa, where she juggled work in various industries and ran a small business, all while raising three children on her own. During this busy chapter, her passion for art remained quietly alive—never centre stage, but always present.
Today, with her children grown and the joy of grandchildren in her life, Cindy has returned wholeheartedly to painting. Her work is deeply nostalgic, capturing the vast skies, quiet farmhouses, and rugged charm of the Karoo and Free State—places that evoke her past and personal history. While she also enjoys working in bold abstract styles, her deepest artistic connection is with portraiture, where she explores the soul and story within the human face.
