Gerard Bhengu

Place: Outstation Of Mariannhill Mission Station

Born: 1910

Biography:

Gerard Bhengu was a South African artist born on September 6, 1910. He is known for his remarkable skill in producing photo-real portraits and landscapes. Bhengu received his early education at the Roman Catholic Mission School of Mariannhill Mission Station. Throughout his career, he became widely recognized for his role in establishing a unique artistic style that blended traditional African art with modern techniques.