"I think each works feeds off and relates to others and makes each more powerful."
Cameron Platter (1978, ZA) is a South African contemporary artist known for his eclectic and thought-provoking works. Born in 1978 in Johannesburg, Platter's artistic journey has been marked by a unique blend of humor, social commentary, and a wide range of artistic mediums. His ability to seamlessly merge various mediums and ideas makes him a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene
One of the defining characteristics of Cameron Platter's art is his use of diverse materials and techniques. He is known for creating intricate drawings, paintings, and collages that often incorporate text, imagery, and pop culture references. His work often explores themes such as consumerism, mass media, and the complexities of contemporary society. Cameron Platter's art is a reflection of the ever-changing world we live in, filled with layers of meaning and symbolism that invite viewers to engage in critical thinking.
Throughout his career, Platter has exhibited his art extensively, both nationally and internationally. His thought-provoking pieces have earned him recognition and acclaim within the art world.
He has recently been the subject of solo exhibitions at Tang Contemporary, Hong Kong (2023); WHATIFTHEWORLD, Cape Town (2022); Galerie Hussenot, Paris (2021); 1301PE, Los Angeles (2018); and Blank Projects, Cape Town (2017).
Recent group exhibitions include The Bangkok Biennale (Chaos Calm), Bangkok, Thailand (2022); Tang Contemporary, Memory, Playfulness, and Stream of Consciousness, Hong Kong (2022); MoMA, New York, Impressions from South Africa, 1965 to Now, (2011); Public Intimacy, SF MoMA, San Franciso (2013); Imaginary Fact, The South African Pavillion at the 55th Venice Biennale (2013); and and Le Biennale de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal (2010).
His work is part of the permanent collections of MoMA New York, The Zietz MOCAA Collection, The Bass Museum of Art, The Margulies Collection, and the Iziko South African National Gallery. He was artist in residence for 2015 at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.
Platter's work has been featured in publications such as Artforum, The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Vice Magazine, NKA Journal of Contemporary African Art, L’Officiel, Art Africa, and he was included in Thames & Hudson’s “100 Sculptors of Tomorrow” (2019).
Cameron Platter lives and works in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.