John Mocke is included in "The Dictionary of SA Painters & Sculptors" By Grania Ogilvie

Acclaimed art critic, Eldred Green, refers to his vibrant use of colours and brush technique "…the effect of fine brushwork to jewel-like colours and rare combination of colours..." Green writes in the Argus of his "… painting that vibrates with life." He compliments his "bold composition" and upholds his portrait studies as"… convincing straight forward portraits".

Mocke is a graduate of the Michaelis Art School, University of Cape Town. He also furthered his studies and achieved the "Higher Diploma in Graphic Design" at the Cape Technicon. He was an art teacher at Grey High School P. E, and Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at the Cape Technicon for 21 years. He is currently the Moderator for Graphic Design Students from the Peninsula Technicon, for theory examinations.

Mocke paints portrait studies, figure compositions, African compositions, and other genre, mostly in oils, but also in other mediums. His paintings have become popular and have been on exhibitions. He resides in Table View, Cape Town, where he devotes his time to painting.

Contact Details
Tel: +27 21 557 1253
Cell: +27 82 708 4794
Fax: +27 21 919 1673

Sample of work