Born in Surrey, UK, in 1968, Mandy Lake's artistic journey began in Johannesburg. Her passion for painting blossomed under the guidance of Andre Naude and Simon Stone.

A key element of Mandy's artistry lies in her mastery of capturing the ocean's translucent qualities. She skilfully manipulates oil paints to portray the interplay of light and depth, from the crystal clarity of sunlit shallows to the moody depths of shadowed waters. The dynamic reflections of sunrise and sunset, the scattering of light as waves break against the shore, all contribute to the kaleidoscope of colour that defines her work.

" I want viewers of my paintings to feel, even just briefly, a thrill, a resonance, a primeval pull that, yes, I want to be there, it feels good. I think we do all have that deep affinity and longing".