Andrew Kayser

Andrew Kayser’s paintings evoke a quiet tension, offering a glimpse into suburban landscapes where the allure of comfort and leisure is ever-present, yet subtly elusive. Using oil paint as his primary medium, Kayser portrays scenes inhabited by sun-soaked figures, where sunlight, shadows, and empty spaces intermingle to create an atmosphere that is at once serene and introspective.
Rather than presenting suburbia as a battleground for status, his works explore the quiet moments of introspection within these familiar settings. The figures and spaces in his paintings seem suspended in time, leaving room for reflection and curiosity. Inspired by the delicate play between inner thoughts and outer realities, Kayser’s work does not dictate a singular narrative, instead inviting viewers to project their own emotions and interpretations onto the scene.
Melancholic yet beautiful, his suburban worlds are imbued with a sense of stillness, where meaning lingers just out of reach, inviting the viewer to pause, observe, and immerse themselves in the subtle emotional resonance of these everyday environments.


Andrew Kayser (b. 1975, South Africa) is a contemporary artist living and working in Johannesburg. He graduated from the Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (Royal Academy of Art), The Hague, Netherlands, in 2001, and began his career exhibiting in and around the Netherlands before returning to South Africa in 2005.
Kayser’s artistic journey took a transformative turn in 2014, following a period of personal challenge. His recovery sparked a renewed sense of purpose, with resilience and personal growth becoming core elements of his creative vision. This pivotal experience imbued his work with a deep introspection and vitality, reflecting the complexity of human resilience.
Since then, Kayser has held five solo exhibitions, including Fragments of Longer Stories, Not Enough Time to Do Nothing (THK Gallery, 2021), and A Moderate Bliss (THK Gallery, 2019). His art has been featured in numerous group exhibitions, most recently at Knysna Fine Art’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition, and at international fairs such as Enter Art Fair in Copenhagen, Cologne Fine Art & Design, AKAA (Also Known As Africa) Art & Design Fair in Paris, and Investec Cape Town Art Fair.
