Born into an Afrikaans family in Johannesburg during the height of Apartheid, Kendell Geers draws inspiration from his turbulent past and turns these experiences into something beautiful – art.

We sat down with Kendell to learn more about how he uses art as the vehicle to recreate himself and why he calls himself an “AniMystikAKtivist”. From the power of language and his use of humor in art, to his love of red wine, here’s the inside scoop on Kendell Geers: 

In the interview Geers also explains the title of the limited edition print “Les Fleurs du Mal 4250”, which he did in collaboration with Art Fix. The print sold out in just a few days, and part of the proceeds have gone to The Ron Mandos Young Blood Foundation.