CHRONICLES OF FAITH
CHRONICLES OF FAITH
SCULPTURES BY
A N T O N S M I T
R E T R O S P E C T I V E
1 9 8 0 – 2 0 2 6
Renowned South African sculptor Anton Smit presents Chronicles of Faith, an exhibition that reflects over 50 years of artistic exploration.
Throughout his career, Smit has moved fluidly between styles — from minimalism and realism to expressionism and futurism — always pushing the boundaries of form and meaning.
His monumental works have been showcased across the globe, with exhibitions in Italy, Germany, Singapore, the USA, and England.
Come and witness this extraordinary body of work at the Clarens Arts Festival,
on exhibition at the NG Church Pastorie Gardens from 24–27 April 2026.
This collection embodies the depth, diversity, and spiritual resonance that define his life’s work, offering audiences a powerful encounter with one of South Africa’s most celebrated sculptors
Come and meet sculptor Anton Smit in person
Curated Experience
Anton Smit himself will lead visitors through his powerful works, sharing the inspiration and stories behind each piece.
It’s a journey that blends heritage, contemporary creativity, and sculpture art into one unforgettable experience.
Guided Tours
Guided Tours offered daily at 10am and 3pm (Fri-Sun) and 10am on Monday 27 April.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase after the tour at the Sculpture Garden Tent.
Exhibition
Open: 24 April – 27 April 2026
Location: Clarens Arts Festival, NG Church Pastorie Gardens | Address: 225 Main St, Clarens, 9707
Catalogue Available
Request a Sculpture Catalogue here
For More Info
Contact: Roelien Smit
Email: info@antonsmit.co.za | + 27 (0)82 653 7659
All Sculptures Available For Sale
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VIEW MORE OF ANTON SMIT SCULPTURE PORTFOLIO HERE
Born in Boksburg in August 1954, Anton entered his first sculpting exhibition at the age of sixteen and won first prize. Following successful exhibitions in White River, Nelspruit, Pretoria and Cape Town, Smit turned to sculpting full-time.
In 1990, international recognition came in the form of exhibitions in Rome and Milan, an invitation to exhibit in New York and Hong Kong, as well as a return exhibition in Italy in 1993. More exhibitions followed in Bonn, Washington, Singapore and Koln.
His body of work comprises towering human figures, nudes, heads, masks, hands, angels, floating and stretching figures, warriors, as well as abstract works, sculpted out of steel, metal, stone and a unique iron and polymer cast mixture, as well as bronze.
Anton’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Pretoria Art Museum, Rupert Museum, Graff/Delaire Collection, University of Pretoria Museums , Century City Art Foundation.
About Anton Smit Sculptures
For More Info:
Contact: Roelien Smit | CEO
Email: info@antonsmit.co.za
Address: Black Eagle Lane, Aqua Vista Mountain Estate, Bronkhorstspruit dam, 1020
South Africa
Anton standing next to a piece from his Abstracts & Steelworks Series, titled: “spring of the air”