Solo Artist | Springbok Nude Girls | Fine Artist | Digital Artist
Arno Carstens, an award-winning singer-songwriter and fine artist based in Cape Town, South Africa, has carved a monumental niche in the music industry.
His journey, beginning as the lead singer of The Springbok Nude Girls and later flourishing as a solo artist and painter showcases a diverse and influential career spanning over two decades.
As the frontman of The Springbok Nude Girls, Arno's dynamic stage presence and innovative music style has left an indelible mark on the South African rock scene. His transition to a solo career only further solidified his status as a versatile and prolific artist.
Beyond music, Arno is a celebrated fine artist. His passion for art, particularly painting, is evident in his prolific and ever growing collections in oils. His first solo fine art exhibition, hosted at The Lovell Gallery in Woodstock in 2012, marked the beginning of his journey in the art world. His artwork is a vibrant and compelling extension of his creative expression.
In every aspect, from his commanding stage presence and songwriting, to his evocative art, Arno Carstens remains a pivotal figure in both the South African and international music and art landscapes, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression.
Solo Artist
As a solo artist, Arno has released multiple albums, spawned a string of successful singles & received numerous awards including Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Album & Song of the Year.
He has headlined every major South African music festival, performed at the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park and shared the stage with The Rolling Stones and U2.
His debut solo album, Another Universe, was released in 2003.
Out of The Blue - Official Music Video
Sewe Sakke Hoop
Die splinternuwe EP, Sewe Sakke Hoop deur Arno Carstens is geskeduleer vir vrystelling 7 Junie 2024. Sewe Sakke Hoop, 'n 5 snit EP met die enkelsnitte Hoe Gaan Dit en Nagblind, is gebore uit 'n onstuimige agtergrond van globale en plaaslike veranderinge. Dit is 'n baken van solidariteit, wat ons herinner dat hoop te midde van die kakofonie die universele taal bly wat vertroosting en begrip bied.
Hoe Gaan Dit - Official Music Video
Springbok Nude Girls
Arno's legacy as frontman for The Springbok Nude Girls is embedded in South Africa's rock music history.
The band led a revolution in the youth music scene in the mid-to-late 1990s, blending punk rock, ska, acid jazz, and heavy metal.
Formed in 1994, they've garnered critical acclaim, including six South African Music Awards (SAMA), highlighting their enduring influence.
Their 2022 release, Partypocalypse, won a SAMA for Best Rock Album.
Springbok Nude Girls - The Film
Fine Artist
Arno Carstens is a prolific South African fine artist renowned for his dedication to the arts.
With a focus on oils on canvas, his work explores the darker aspects of human existence with a blend of humour and cynicism.
His vibrant oil paintings showcase his boundless creativity and artistic vision.
Casa Labia - An Art Exhibition
Current Exhibition - Neon Dreams
Arno Carstens - Midnight Muse (2023)
Inner Spectrum
“Inner Spectrum” is an exploration of identity, the human psyche, and the multifaceted nature of self-perception. Inner Spectrums implies a passage not only through physical layers, like skin and bone, but also through the spiritual and emotional spectrums that define our inner selves.
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Arno Carstens - Ablaze (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Ghost Within (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Anonymous (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Duality (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Eleventh Hour (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Polar (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Retrospect (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Water Spirit (2022)
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Intimate Expressions
"Intimate Expressions" delves into the depths of human emotion, capturing the silent stories etched in the lines and contours of the face. Each portrait is an invitation to gaze deeply into the essence of the subject to explore the raw and often unspoken narratives of the soul. The collection offers a spectrum of introspection, where every stroke unravels the layers of identity and experience. It's a visual symphony where color, texture, and form converge to celebrate the intricate dance of light and shadow across the canvas of human expression.
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Arno Carstens - The Muse (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Alight (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Allotter (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Being Both (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Blue (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Bound (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Breathe (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Cosmic (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Drifting (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Green (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Halo (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Inflexible (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Innocence (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Red (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Scarlet (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Spinner (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Starlight (2021)
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Arno Carstens - The Lovers (2021)
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Resonant Motion
“Resonant Motion” is a celebration of motion, colour, and emotion, expressing a range of human experiences as ethereal forms that dance across the canvas. Each work tells a story of transformation and feeling, where the brush strokes give life to visions that exists in the spaces between dreams and reality. The movement or flow within the art is powerful enough to resonate or connect with the viewer, triggering a deep emotional or contemplative reaction. It's a concept that transcends the idea of mere physical motion to touch upon the vibrations of the human soul or psyche.
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Arno Carstens - Phoenix (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Dreamstate (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Event Horizon (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Twilight (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Summer's Spirit (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Kindred Spirits (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Exhale (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Bone Dry (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Athena (2022)
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Temporal Echoes
“Temporal Echoes” captures the emotions, movements, and stories which reverberate beyond the immediate moment, almost like an echo bouncing back through time. The collection evokes a sense of continuity and recurrence, as if the scenes or emotions depicted in the paintings are part of a larger, ongoing human narrative that viewers can connect with, regardless of when they exist in relation to the creation of the art.
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Arno Carstens - The Feminine (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Blue Reign (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Memory in Motion (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Dancing Girls (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Synergy (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Stages (2023)
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Arno Carstens - The Hold (2021)
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Arno Carstens - The Game (2022)
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Arno Carstens - The Keeper (2023)
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Arno Carstens - The Fallen (2023)
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Arno Carstens - The Economist (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Surge (2023)
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Midnight Muses
"Midnight Muses" explores the feminine form through a series of bold, uncloaked images. Each piece is a celebration of raw, unfiltered womanhood, cast under the intimate shroud of midnight. The artworks dance on the edge of shadow and light, capturing the inherent strength, vulnerability, and sensuality of the female spirit.
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Arno Carstens - Astral (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Bittersweet (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Girl in Black (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Grace (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Imaginary Friend (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Limbo (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Linger (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Midnight Hour (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Oshun (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Radiate (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Selfless (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Solace (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Sunburst (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Sweet Embrace (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Trinity (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Unconditional (2021)
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Tempestuous Terrains
"Tempestuous Terrains” traverses the vast spectrum of the natural world and its mirrored human experiences. From tumultuous seascapes to soothing landscapes, each piece is steeped in the raw power and unpredictable beauty of our planet, where nature's fury and serenity collide. These works remind us of the resilience amidst life's storms through dialogue between the world we see and the deeper truths it reflects, inviting onlookers to contemplate the profound forces that shape who and where we are.
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Arno Carstens - Winter Scene #1 (2023)
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Arno Carstens - Oceanus (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Into the Woods (2021)
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Arno Carstens - ICU (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Elephant Bird (Aepyornis Maximus)(2021)
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Ethereal Hues
“Ethereal Hues” captures the nuanced subtleties of human emotion through a series of portraits that exude a sense of introspection and profound depth. Each painting is a contemplation on the complexities of identity, expressed through muted tones and fluid forms. The subjects' gazes and postures invite reflection on the inner worlds they might inhabit, offering a silent narrative that speaks volumes in the space of stillness and colour.
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Arno Carstens - 2020 (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Amused (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Awaken (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Believe (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Brazen (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Emergence (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Ethereal (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Faded Bliss (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Girl in Heels (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Isolation (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Lit Up (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Lost in Wonder (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Madonna (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Melancholy (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Naked (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Remembrance (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Shadows of Gold (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Skin (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Speechless (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Sterling (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Sunbathe (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Sunbeam (2020)
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Arno Carstens - The Dancer (2020)
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Arno Carstens - To Adore (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Under the Veil (2021)
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Abstract Realms
“Abstract Realms” is a vibrant exploration of surreal landscapes and characters, woven together with a tapestry of vivid colors and dreamlike imagery. Each piece serves as a window into a fantastical world, where the usual boundaries of reality are blurred and the imagination roams free. The viewer is invited to interpret a narrative from scenes that juxtapose the mundane with the magical, the earthly with the ethereal. Human figures, animals, and nature coalesce in unexpected ways, creating a sense of wonder and curiosity. These paintings challenge perceptions, offering a kaleidoscopic journey through the artist's psyche and beyond.
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Arno Carstens - The Seamstress (2018)
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Arno Carstens - The Quiet Ones (2007)
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Arno Carstens - Swan Love (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Spirit of Change (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Space Suit for Some (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Samsara (2019)
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Arno Carstens - Rural Implosion (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Psychedelic Night Out (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Plunder (2018)
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Arno Carstens - On the Run (2019)
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Arno Carstens - Man by Fireplace (2018)
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Arno Carstens - Girl on Blanket (2018)
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Arno Carstens - Collector of Souls (The Psychopomp) (2018)
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Arno Carstens - Bizarre Bazaar (2019)
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Arno Carstens - A Day at the Beach (2018)
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Arno Carstens - Alien World (2007)
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Instinctual Impressions
"Instinctual Impressions" captures the raw essence and innate behaviours of the animal kingdom, from the untamed majesty of a wild horse to the fierce gaze of a predatory cat. The artist’s bold strokes and vibrant palette portray the beauty of their existence, encouraging viewers to reconnect with the natural world, to consider the purity of animal instincts and the profound lessons they offer to us as humans.
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Arno Carstens - Catty (2021)
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Arno Carstens - The Parrot (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Summer's Dream (2019)
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Arno Carstens - Dusk Runner (2022)
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Arno Carstens - Parade (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Yellow Bird (2020)
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Arno Carstens - Siren (2022)
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Floral Fantasy
"Floral Fantasy” celebrates the rich complexity and vibrant vitality of flora, a symphony of colour where flowers burst forth against contrasting backdrops. The delicate interplay of light and shadow crafts a lush visual experience. This collection offers a poignant reflection on the transient, yet timeless, beauty of nature. From the gentle curve of a stem to the bold splash of a blossom, "Floral Fantasy” invites you to lose yourself in the eternal allure of the natural world.
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Arno Carstens - Eve (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Bloom of Flowers (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Blooms by Candlelight (2019)
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Arno Carstens - Delilah (2018)
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Arno Carstens - Fleur de Filly (2018)
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Arno Carstens - The Saint (2023)
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Abstracted Reality
”Abstracted Reality" delves into the complexity of human emotion and form, with each piece offering a fragmented glimpse into the soul. The collection reminds us of the chaotic beauty of existence, challenging the viewers, blurring the lines between the tangible world and the intangible essence of being. This series invites contemplation into the deeper layers of consciousness through a dance between the known and the unknown, the seen and the unseen, reflecting the myriad faces and emotions of life itself.lurb
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Arno Carstens - Antique (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Beast (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Face of Deception (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Godlike Man (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Golgotha (2019)
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Arno Carstens - Legion (2008)
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Arno Carstens - Nosferatu (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Role Play (2007)
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Arno Carstens - Sinner (2012)
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Arno Carstens - Soul Specter (2012)
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Arno Carstens - The Shaman (2019)
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Arno Carstens - Winter's Owl (2012)
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Self in Reflection
"Self in Reflection" is a collection of self-portraits serving as a layered narrative, exploring the multifaceted nature of self-identity. These portraits examine the complex interrelationship between the artist's inner world and outward expression and invites viewers to contemplate this reflective process of self-examination through a window to the artist's intimate reality.
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Arno Carstens - Self Portrait #3 (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Self Portrait #2 (2021)
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Arno Carstens - Self Portrait #1 (2021)
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