Di Johnson Ackerman

Contact: 083 471 6878 | dfackerman@gmail.com
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Studio Address: 25 Christina de Wit Street

Di Johnson Ackerman completed a BFA at Rhodes University majoring in painting. Di is most passionate about printmaking as well as painting, including intaglio etching, linocut, and woodcut. Of the numerous solo and group exhibitions Di has participated in, the 2018 Stellenbosch University Centenary Celebration (for which she produced a series of commissioned paintings of historic Faculty of AgriSciences buildings), and the 2017 Woordfees stand out as highlights. Her awards include a SASA Fellowship and a WCSSA Associateship. Di has undertaken numerous residencies at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris and has exhibited at the Lessedra International Print Exhibition in Bulgaria. She has illustrated several books, including technical and scientific manuscripts.

Di is also one of our original members, having participated in Prince Albert Open Studios since its inception!