Propeller Member Since 2023
William Lottering was born in South Africa. He taught Visual Arts at the University of Pretoria and also worked as a radio announcer and arts critic. Since emigrating to Canada in 1991, Lottering has been painting, teaching arts and working as an arts consultant. Currently, he also facilitates workshops and gives talks on contemporary art.
Lines and organic shapes are a constant in my work.I see the picture plane as a form of documentation and often present my works as maps, parchments or documents. I make drawings in mixed media on layered paper, parchment and canvas, or simply paint. The images in my work range from abstract to figurative, but in style they are constant.
William Lottering
Currently, my work deals with environmental themes, such as the wildfires in BC and Alberta, or volcanoes. These disastrous events allow for spectacular visual interpretations and hopefully help create an awareness of the vulnerability of our planet.
