Hello, I'm

Gerhard Rasch

Art director, designer, scenic, illustrator, fabricator, artist

Hidden in the chiaroscuro of art and life, you'll find me dabbling with a smørgåsbord of colour

Commissioned art

Whatever your project’s art needs may be, impossible is nothing. I can create any canvas, from small to massive, from backdrops for studio shoots to enormous exterior murals, right down to precisely detailed small re-presentations of fine art works.

Illustration

From pen & ink storyboards to softer watercolour mood boards to raw street graffiti.

Decorative interiors

My creative design work in Cape Town and Paris includes richly distressed walls, stucco finishes, floors, frescoes and ceiling art.

Personal art

When time does not matter…

Gerhard Rasch, art director, designer, scenic, illustrator, artist, fabricator, all-round ninja

I have well over 25 years of experience in the film industry, particularly in the Art Department.

My clients benefit from my good knowledge of shooting procedures, my feel for what the camera will see and a rather well developed sense of imagination; I can visualise what the director would like to see.

I have a degree in Architecture from the University of Cape Town. Drawing comes quite naturally to me.

During an extended stay in Paris, I focused primarily on interior design and finishes, and my work has added atmosphere and unique personality to the homes of a number of prominent Parisians. (I am available to relocate, and hold a valid EU passport.)

I have been nominated for an Artes award for set décor with ‘Arende’ and have won the prestigious Avanti award for production design for ‘Angels in a Cage’.

I am multi-talented and specialise in ink sketches, model-making and painted back-drops.

Deadlines are always met.

Art direction 100%
Illustration 100%
Props design & building 90%
Other skills (carpentry, fabrication, furniture restoration, etc) 95%

Portfolio

What my clients say

"While Gerhardt takes his work very seriously he brings a light and positive dynamic to our team. He’s a very talented artist and has worked with us on many successful projects in the film industry."
"Gerhard Rasch has worked with me over the years, in a variety of disciplines. From building-related projects to interior decorating. I have always found him to be punctual, efficient, trustworthy and knowledgeable. And hard working. I can highly recommend his services."
"Gerhard's work is exceptional. His attention to detail is first class. His skills and expertise are wide-ranging. He is creative and solution-driven. Over numerous jobs, he has never failed to deliver timeously and professionally."

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