The Artist - Elize Roelofse
Elize Roelofse’s paintings navigate the space between abstract realism and expressionist texture, using layered ink, acrylic, and oil to explore fragility, resilience, and transcendence. Her subject often emerge from fractured, textured grounds, creating a dynamic tension between chaos and order, despair and hope.
Rooted in her South African heritage and guided by her faith, Roelofse’s work merges social allegory with spiritual reflection, inviting viewers to witness grace, resilience, and the beauty that can arise from hardship. With technical mastery and conceptual depth, her paintings offer both aesthetic richness and contemplative engagement.
Elize holds an Honour's Degree in Visual Communication (Cum Laude & Top Achiever) at The Open Window Art Academy. Born and raised in Standerton, South Africa, she now resides in the Netherlands with her husband and two children.