I believe there is so much communication in art and the ability to speak to the world without any words.

It reaches into the quiet corners of the human soul.

I’m a self-taught hyperrealistic charcoal artist based in Cape Town. My journey began in junior school when I was asked to draw a still life. That’s when I first picked up charcoal and thought, how could something so raw, so messy, be so precise and emotional? I was hooked.

For years, art was my escape. It became my way to drift inward and express what I couldn’t always explain. I loved the challenge of taming the chaos of charcoal to reflect something intentional and meaningful. I’ve always been drawn to its honesty and intensity. No colour, no filters, just contrast, texture, and truth.

After taking a long break from creating, I’ve returned with new energy and a clearer vision. I’m more intentional now. I want each piece to carry a message, something that sparks thought, invites conversation, and speaks to the deeper parts of what it means to be human.

My recent work explores ideas like time, legacy, silence, and imagination. One drawing shows a tree growing inside an hourglass, titled Legacy. It’s about the idea that we each have our moment to create something lasting, something meaningful, before our time runs out.

Right now, I’m working on a new body of work and a few creative projects I’m really excited about. More on that soon.

tyronjredman@gmail.com +27 76 278 1722