About Me

About Me

I was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1973. My formal art education began in high school, where I
majored in Graphic Art in 1991. I went on to study B. Comm Communications Management at the
University of Pretoria, receiving my degree in 1995. Currently I am enrolled at UNISA and in my
second year of Bachelor of Visual Arts.

My travels started with a student exchange program to the USA, where I worked on a ski-resort in
Vermont for 6 months. After the USA, I went to the UK for 2 years, where I spent most of my time
working in a family-owned hotel in Wales, with regular trips exploring Europe. I returned to SA for
about a year, when I decided to continue my travels to the UAE in 1999, where  I currently reside.

I got married in January 2005, to a wonderful supportive man which has made it possible for me to
pursue my dreams. I am travelling to more exciting destinations whilst concentrating on building my
art career.

My earlier works were inspired by my memories of Africa: the sights, sounds and colours of the
vibrant and versatile people, the struggled history of Apartheid and the hopes and dreams of the
future. My influences came from Bushmen rock drawings, as well as SA artists such as Walter
Batiss and Judith Mason. I was also influenced by other antipodean cultural and tribal art, enjoying
the use of  line and rhythm, and lots of colour in my work.

My recent works have developed out of my research for my degree work. I am interested in using the
female body and mentality; obsessions with body image and diets. I enjoy using my own body as a
canvas for my concepts. Introduction to new techniques, especially multi-media and the use of
technologies have opened a new field of interest for me. I particularly enjoy making stop-frame
animations and video works, touching on performance art.

I would love to hear feedback of your impressions of my work. Please Contact Me if you would like to
share your thoughts.


Thank you
Stephanie Neville
Please use these links to view my work

- June 2011, Joint Exhibition, Egypt court, Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai
- May 2011, SOLO exhibition, Coral Beach Resort, Sharjah
- April 2011, joint exhibition, Kambaa lounge, The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina
- February 2011, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Dubai Media City
- January 2011, Al Ain zoo, with ADNAF and Jam Jar, children's workshops
- December 2010, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- November 2010, Feline Friends Xmas Fair, Abu Dhabi
- October 2010, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- February 2010, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Dubai Media City
- January 2010, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- December 2009, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- October 2009, ARTE Soukh, Times square Center, Dubai
- June 2009, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- April 2009, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- February 2009, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- February 2009, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Dubai Media City
- December 2008, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- October 2008, ARTE Art & Photography exhibition, Time Square Mall, Dubai
- 12 September 2008, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- 29 Jul - 8 Aug 2008, Art Oasis, Wafi City, in conjunciton with Jam Jar & DSS
- 13, 14 June 2008, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- 18 June 2008, Expat Woman Fair, Dubai
- 9 May 2008, ARTE Soukh, Times Square Center, Dubai
- April 2008, SOLO Exhibition, Ibis Hotel, Dubai
- 22 February 2008, JESS Spring Fair, Dubai
- 19 January 2008, Marina Market, Dubai Marina
- December 2007, ARTE Soukh, AL Ghazal Mall, Dubai
- November 2007, Feline Friends Xmas Fair, Abu Dhabi
- November 2007, Marina Market, Dubai Marina
- October 2007, ARTE Soukh, AL Ghazal Mall, Dubai
- September 2007, ARTE Soukh, AL Ghazal Mall, Dubai
- July 2007, Art & Fashion, Bur Jurman Mall, in conjunction with DSS
- May 2007, ARTE Soukh, AL Ghazal Mall, Dubai
- April 2007, ARTE Soukh, Al Ghazal Mall, Dubai
- April 2007, Marina Market, Dubai Marina
- 8 - 10th March 2007, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Dubai Media City
- 9th March 2007, ARTE Soukh, AL Ghazal Mall, Dubai
- 12th January 2007, Marina Market, Dubai Marina
- 8th December, MSF Xmas Bazaar, Abu Dhabi Mall
- 1 - 3rd December 2006, Ideal Home Show, Airport Expo Center, Dubai
- 26th November 2006, Expat Woman Xmas Fair, Fairmont Hotel, Dubai
- 18th November 2006, Feline Friends Xmas Fair, Abu Dhabi
- 17th November 2006, Marina Market, Dubai Marina
- 10th November 2006, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai
- 28 October, Breast Cancer paint off, withJam Jar, Bur Jurman Mall, Dubai
- 13 October 2006, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai
- September/ October 2006, SOLO Exhibition, Ibis Hotel, Dubai
- 22nd to 29th August, Art Oasis, Reef Mall, Deira, in conjunction with Dubai Summer Surprises
- 9th to 15th July 2006, ARTE Artists, Mercato Mall in conjunction with DSS and Dubai Autism Center
- 7th to 12th June 2006, World of Fashion and Luxury Products, Hyatt Regency, Dubai
- 5th May 2006, Expat Woman fair, Hilton hotel, Abu Dhabi
- 28th April 2006, Marina Market, Dubai Marina
- 26th - 30th April 2006, ARTE Artists, Presotto Furniture and Accessories, Al Quoz, Dubai
- 11th April 2006, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai
- 29th March - 2nd April 2006, ARTE Artists, Presotto Furniture and Accessories, Al Quoz,   Dubai
- 9th February, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai
- 15th December 2005, ARTE Xmas Market, Green Community, Dubai
- 15th December 2005, Jam Jar & Bur Jurman, Art & Fashion Live Painting Exhibition, Dubai
- 8th December 2005, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai
- 10th November 2005, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai
- 13th October 2005, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai
- 8th September 2005, ARTE Soukh, Holiday Center, Dubai


Media and Press Releases:

- May 2011, Travel Arabia magazine
- May 2011, Ahlan magazine
- January 2011, The National newspaper interview

- January 2007: Appearance & Interview on That Woman Show, City 7 TV
- December 2006: Double Page spread & Interview in Inside Out Mgazine
- November 2006: Interview with Siobhan Leyden on Dubai Eye 103.8 FM
- October 2006: Half page interview in The Gulf Today newspaper
- Various 2006: Inside Out, Gulf News Tabloid, 7 Days, Emarat Al Youm, Evening Post, Connector,   
Aquarius, OK, The Gulf Today.
- Various 2005: Dubai Eye 103.8 Fm interviews, Connector, Inside Out, Emirates Home