Artist and Poet

Hanlie was born on July 15th 1971 in Aliwal North, and studied BA Communications at the University of the Free State. Her poetic talent and skills already developed at high school which she treasures deeply and keeps all her writings in old school suitcases.

According to the artist, she has a significant relationship with the creator; her themes in her paintings carry her experiences with God. Hanlie’s  mediums for her paintings are oil, acrylic and Indian ink.

 Later in life, Hanlie suffered with bipolar mood disorder from which she recovered very well. She has intense creative energy which follows a structured lifestyle with a very productive outcome.

She also does illustrations for books. Her favourite books are those of children literature, as she adores the illustrations and memories that emerge from her childhood where she sat with her mother reading imaginative stories