Tertius van Dyk is a surrealist artist born in Overberg in the Western Cape, South Africa. An avid lover of trees, rocks, rust, and everything earthy, his signature motifs often feature trees and the moon set in desert-like landscapes. He also draws inspiration from the ocean, depicting whales from his hometown of Hermanus, as well as sharks and shipwrecks.
While his love for art has been lifelong, Tertius only pursued it professionally later in life, when it became clear that his work was not only deeply valued but also in high demand. Sometimes, our best dreams take time to be realized.
Tertius works in mixed media but primarily uses acrylic on large canvas formats. Of his art, he says: “I love wide open spaces, full of emptiness and peaceful solitude, and I strive to bring this forward in my art.” Drawing from the beauty of the African landscape, his imagination fuses seemingly mismatched elements to create surrealistic gems.
