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                                                                          Exhibition in February 2012 - Riverside Estate, Hout Bay, Cape Town

A joint exhibition of Casey's works is to be held at the end of February 2012 at Riverside Estate in Hout Bay, together with the works of three other artists'. In addition there will be wine exhibitors including High Road, Four Paws and Pretty Vintage  aswell as an ensemble of classical musicians . A comprehensive portfolio of Casey's work including portraits, seascapes & landscapes and wildlife oils , aswell as exclusive watercolours, pastels and drawings will be available for sale. A limited number of the artists' private collection will also be on show. The works will be varied and include some of his most recent experimental pieces, and set in a quality venue, complimented with classical live music and fine food & wine should make for an upmarket and unforgettable experience.  

The event's opening is on Saturday 25th February 2012 at 19h00. Enquiries and/or bookings for accommodation may be done telephonically on 021 790 7475 or email: manager@riversideestates.co.za  . The art work will be available for viewing and on sale until the 2nd of March. 

                                                                                        The Riverside Estate manor house and exhibition hall 

From the vast arid Karoo plains and grasslands of the Free State, dominated by towering thunderstorms overhead, to a rugged coastline battered by raging winter seas, Casey captures the moods of this country of contrasts. There is something intrinsically beautiful and pristine of these isolated areas where the actions of man are dissipated to triviality. One can only stand wrapt in awe at the pounding surf and imperial headland at Cape Point - the dwarfed lighthouse perched precariously below low lying mist. Late afternoon brings a dynamic spectacle as writhing mist and light create artistry in the Slanghoek Valley amphitheatre. The subject is elevated from the mundane through the use of colour & tone and technique and even the very subject may carry emotional undertones.  

Being the great grandson of Tinus de Jongh, it was only natural that his artistic evolution would develop along similar lines. Casey van der Leek is a totally self taught artist which makes his technical mastery in various mediums that more impressive; highly proficient at sketching he has, since his early years, built up a broad knowledge base, appreciation and understanding of the works of other artists. His technical mastery ranges from oils, watercolours to pencil and chalk and over a wide range of subject matter.   

          Dutch (circa 1911) , aswell as South African (circa 1934 and circa 1940 )  landscapes  by Tinus de Jongh (All private collection: Casey vd Leek) 

 Early works of Tinus de Jonghs' Dutch period hang in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.