Exhibition Reverie - Cape Town
ASMALLWORLD invites members and guests to join Ambassador Uli Clef for a special art viewing evening, Reverie – Expressions of Light, at Osner Gallery in Hout Bay. This serene setting offers a moment where time seems to pause, allowing art to be experienced with calm attention and presence.
Reverie – Expressions of Light brings together new paintings, mixed-media works, and fine art photography by Martin and Samantha Lee Osner, presenting a father-and-daughter exploration of memory, place, and atmosphere. The exhibition reflects on how moments are held in the mind: softened by time, shaped by emotion, and transformed by the particular quality of light that lingers long after a scene has passed. Through layered techniques, textured surfaces, and quietly evocative imagery that resists easy interpretation, the works invite viewers to slow down, reconnect with stillness, and enter a space where reality gently blurs into imagination.
At the heart of Osner Gallery is the collaborative work of Martin and Samantha Lee Osner, a father-and-daughter duo whose shared passion for art and photography has evolved into a distinctive and expressive visual language.
Martin Osner’s artistic journey began in 1984. With roots in traditional painting and a deep sensitivity to light and form, his work blends fine art photography and mixed media through a process guided by emotion, honesty, and experimentation. Alongside his creative practice, Martin is the founder of the Art Photography Academy, where he teaches expressive photographic techniques to students from around the world.
Samantha Lee Osner, mentored by her father, grew up immersed in the world of art photography. Her career began with her first exhibition in 2016, and since then she has developed a portfolio defined by femininity, minimalism, and timeless elegance. Her work includes dreamlike landscapes, portraits, and mixed-media compositions that celebrate simplicity and sensitivity.
Together, Martin and Samantha create original artworks that reflect both individual vision and shared inspiration, forming a dialogue between two generations rooted in African narratives and contemporary fine art.








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