About
Laetitia Viljoen
Well known for her exquisite decorative art in South African 5-star hotels, entertainment venues, guest houses, embassies, restaurants and private residences, she established her decorative paint techniques and fine art business in 1992. Her training courses, sponsored by Plascon, attracted students from as far as Europe, the USA, Israel and Australia while she also presented her popular courses in South Africa and other Africa countries.
For more than 30 years, Laetitia has combined her creativity, thorough knowledge of interior styles, technical expertise and skill to transform ordinary and dull spaces into exquisite and vibrant environments by focussing on the individual needs, requirements and design of each project.
In 2007 her level of expertise, landed her a VIP study and work invitation to attend a 3-week workshop in Italy with four top international muralists – Nicila Virgini (Italy), Pierre Finkelstein (USA), Pasqual Amblard (France) and Shaun Cosby (USA).
Highly recognised by architects, interior decorators and contractors, she has completed several exclusive art commissions for corporates and private clients and her signature is seen in Michelangelo Towers in Sandton, The Palace at Lost City, Castello in Waterkloof, Villas, Corporate Buildings, Religious Institutions and Embassies.
One of her most majestic works was purchased in 2018 by the Blue Lizard Art Gallery in Perth Australia. Her latest art work was done for the reception area of the new development at Trilogy Menlyn Maine residences and Capital Hotel, Menlyn, Pretoria where two large gilded oil paintings featured on the focus walls.
Her art changes the ordinary and the old into extraordinary vivacious appeal. She understands the elegance of simplicity but also specializes in the opulence of gold leaf abundance. Whether she creates mega size hand painted wallscapes or exquisite gilded chandeliers, she always transforms the space she is commissioned to change.
Sourcing art works from top international and local artists as well as from galleries such as Sotheby’s and the Everard Reid Gallery in South Africa, is another specialist service she offers her clients.
Her projects demonstrate skill and precision and has become synonymous with style and elegance, exceptional quality and meticulous attention to detail. Several hand painted and decorated furniture were commissioned by clients for export to New York, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Laetitia’s work was showcased on the popular South African television program Top Billing and featured in numerous interiors decorating magazines such as the South African Garden & Home as well as Habitat. Her fine art collections were exhibited during private exhibitions.
She was often invited as a specialist guest on radio talk shows and TV programmes.
Laetitia exhibited her work during annual trade exhibitions like Decorex and Grand Design where she shared the stage with Plascon.
Services
Master artist, Laetitia Viljoen’s international qualifications and proven competences, sculpted her into an energetic project manager who has perfected the art of balancing the five project currencies – time, money, knowledge, sound advice and aesthetic appeal in her consulting and coaching service bouquet. Advice is her contemporary art. Flair is her flagship. Measured against her strict success criteria, she skilfully coordinates and manages projects and transforms budget restrictions into unexpected luxurious results by applying her array of practical skills and talent for using colour, light, space, shape and form.
Service Bouquet
PROJECTS :
Consulting & Advisory: Colour and Product selection
Project Management: Quality control and Implementing of Operating Procedures
Managing, Supervising and Guiding Qualified and Experienced Teams of Decorative and Fine Artists on site.
Interpret and replicate client’s brief to perfection
TRAINING:
Workshops (Practical)
Specialised Master Classes
On-site Training and Skills development of staff