Selected Exhibitions

Nicola Bouwer is a Johannesburg - based contemporary South African artist working in figurative collage and oil painting. Her work has been exhibited in group exhibitions and open studio events in Johannesburg and forms part of private collections.

2025

  • Stories in Paper, Group Exhibition, Alliance Française, Pretoria

  • Contra JHB, Open Studios, August House, Johannesburg

  • Vintage Vanguard, Group Exhibition, Stephan Welz & Co, Johannesburg

  • Third Space, Group Exhibition, Pulp Paperworks, Johannesburg

  • August House Salon Vanguard, Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

2024

  • Reclaimed Collage, Group Exhibition, Cape Town

  • Art on Paper XV, Kalk Bay Modern, Cape Town

2023

  • Redhill School Arts Festival, Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

2022

  • August House Open Studios, Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

  • Bag Factory Summer Salon, Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

  • Turbine Art Fair Underground at Oxford Parks, Johannesburg

  • Turbine Art Fair at Design JHB, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

  • Turbine Art Fair at Open Studios, Victoria Yards, Johannesburg

2021

  • Yards of Art, Group Exhibition, Victoria Yards, Johannesburg

  • JHB Fringe, Group Exhibition, The Art Room, Parkhurst, Johannesburg

2020

  • Online Exhibition, The Fine Arts Workshop

2019

  • Bag Factory Summer Salon, Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

  • Fine Art Print Fair Pop Up Exhibition, Johannesburg

  • Bag Factory Winter Salon, Group Exhibition, Johannesburg 

Reviews

  • We purchased an artwork from Nicola and absolutely love it now that it’s framed and on our wall. A beautiful addition to our home.

    - Hugo Bezuidenhout

  • Nicola Bouwer’s work is radiant and rich. I have a large collection of art hanging on my walls. I’ve been curating spaces for the last 20 years, public and private platforms. I have worked with artists from around the world. When I view Bouwer’s work, it clearly stands out. Her ability to tell a story with the least amount of subject on the canvas is unparalleled. A single chair against an identified background says so much. Bouwer has the ability to move you to tears with only a single chair. I’m a proud collector of her work. I am thrilled to witness her artistic journey and can’t wait to see where she will go…and take me with her.

    - Yasser Bagersh

  • I am lucky to have one of Nicola’s atmospheric paintings in my hallway. It is serene and moody, taking you to a quieter place every time you walk past.

    - Robyn Shamu

  • I don't have any abstract art in my house. It isn't that I don't appreciate abstract art - I just couldn't find pieces that I felt comfortable living with. This triptych by Nicola Bouwer was the perfect option for me: architectural, modern and fresh, but at home in my home.

    - Zelda Pringle

  • I have known Nicola for many years, and although I am no expert, her growth as an artist has been sublime and wonder to watch. Nicola’s style is relatable, and her pictures take pride of place in our home.

    - Mark Hele