J-BAC 2025 - Adult Top 15 Finalist - Tanya Killian - The Spirit of Kouga Deirdre Venter unexpectedly provided me with the

unexpectedly provided me with the opportunity to paint full-time

- Size:  690 mm x 500 mm

Balls chutney

These barking creatures emphasise the oppressive society that many young queer people face within our country

In 2018 I also opened the Marco’s Art Emporium that focusses on selling art materials

J-BAC 2025 - Adult Top 15 Finalist - Tanya Killian - The Spirit of Kouga Deirdre Venter unexpectedly provided me with theArtist: Tanya Killian Artwork Title: The Spirit of Kouga Size: 610mm x 760mm Medium: Acrylic on canvas Unframed Inspiration: "The Spirit of Kouga" is a deeply personal painting inspired by the tranquil boardwalks of Jeffreys Bay and the serene beauty of the Noorsekloof Nature Reserve at sunrise. It captures the essence of daily life in our coastal town, blending natural elements like roots in chokka, coastal dunes, and wild flora. A symbolic face in