Gawie Joubert is a Berlin-based artist who creates intriguing works of art that explore the complex relationships between humans and nature, as well as the fluidity of identity. Born in South Africa in 1988 and graduated with a Graphic Design degree from North-West University in 2010. He then pursued a career as an Art Director, Illustrator, and Illustration lecturer, garnering recognition and accolades for his innovative and original work. In 2014, he decided to focus on his fine art practice.

Joubert has participated in many group exhibitions and international art fairs, showcasing his diverse and original works of art. He has also been a finalist for the SA Taxi Foundation Art Award (2017) and the Thami Mnyele Fine Art Award. His first solo exhibition, “Biophilia,” was held in 2016 at In Toto Gallery in Johannesburg, featuring his signature ink and charcoal drawings that blend human and plant forms.

Joubert’s artistic journey continued in 2017, when he joined The Budapest Art Factory International Artist and Curator Residency Program. He spent 5 months in Hungary, pushing the boundaries of his artistic expression and experimenting with new mediums and concepts. His drawings reflect his interest in the intricate connections between humans and nature, as well as the fluidity of identity. He approaches art-making as an experimental process, letting the medium guide him.

In 2020, Joubert faced a creative challenge due to the lockdown and decided to switch from drawing to figurative sculpting. He taught himself how to sculpt and started to use this medium to express his personal experiences with migraines and childhood memories.