Rudolf Gouws
B. 1947
Rudolf Gouws began sculpting after his retirement from banking.
He was a gentle, talented artist whose bronze work, especially Vele Hande (a permanent edition to the Stellenbosch Art Mile), has meant so much to so many. The piece reminds us of what he believed in: people, connection, and the strength we find in one another.
He had a way of noticing the small things and capturing humanity in a quiet, honest way. We are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.
May Vele Hande keep telling his story and the stories of all the hands that shape our lives.
Rudolf Gouws
(12 Dec 1947 - 20 Nov 2025)
FEATURED ARTWORK
VELE HANDE, 2021
FEATURED EXHIBITION:
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