African Art Fusion – A Modern African Art Collaboration

African Art Fusion is a unique body of modern African art created by Martin Osner and Simon Shone. Blending sculptural elements with expressive photography and painting, each piece is a collaboration in both form and spirit. Rooted in South African heritage, this collection offers a contemporary interpretation of African mixed media and sculpture art.

Where Sculpture, Photography, and Painting Converge

Two Artists, One Vision – The Collaboration Behind African Art Fusion

Martin Osner

Simon Shone

African Art Fusion is born from the creative partnership between Martin Osner, a renowned photographic artist and painter, and Simon Shone, a master craftsman and sculptor. Together, they have merged their individual disciplines into a seamless body of work that blends fine art photography, sculptural elements, and hand-applied finishes.

Each artwork is a conversation between texture and light, between narrative and abstraction. While Martin composes and paints the base imagery, Simon sculpts and embellishes each piece by hand, infusing it with dimension and character. Their work is both a celebration of African identity and a quiet reflection on the beauty of collaboration.

Selected Works from the African Art Fusion Collection

Each piece in the African Art Fusion collection is the result of a shared creative process, where photography, painting, and sculpture converge to form something entirely original. These featured works represent some of the most celebrated examples from the collaboration — each one layered with meaning, texture, and timeless expression. Select pieces are available for acquisition, and bespoke commissions are welcome on request.

Golden Vision

A vibrant pop art portrait of the legendary musician John Lennon, Golden Vision blends expressive ink and watercolour paint with sculptural detail to striking effect. The artwork’s centrepiece — a pair of 18-karat gold-plated glasses sculpted by Simon Shone — brings a tactile and iconic dimension to the piece.

Symbolising Lennon’s brilliance, style, and lasting influence, the glasses elevate the portrait beyond traditional media, celebrating both the spirit of innovation and the timeless legacy of music and art. A bold conversation piece where vision meets reverence. Imagine that!

Artwork Details:
Edition: 10
Medium: Colour Ink, Watercolour Paint & 18kt Gold-Plated Sculpture on Aluminium
Size: 60 x 40 cm / 24" x 16" (Framed)
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Valley of the Fish Eagle

A sculpted 18-karat gold fish eagle soars above the Okavango Delta, prey in its talons, as soft morning mist settles over the bushveld. The gentle outlines of thorn trees fade into the distance, evoking the stillness and spirit of this timeless African landscape. A tribute to nature’s power and grace.

Artwork Details:
Edition: 15
Medium: Watercolour with 18kt Gold Sculpture on Archival Paper
Size: 58 x 46 cm / 23" x 18" (Framed)
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Gemsbok of the Kalahari

A sculpted gemsbok (oryx) stands proudly in a vast Kalahari landscape — its powerful form rendered in mixed noble metals to create a lifelike presence. Backed by thorn trees, golden grasses, and distant Namibian mountains, this original commission captures the solitude and grandeur of the African wilderness.

Artwork Details:
Edition: 1 (Original)
Medium: Mixed Media with Sculpted Metal on Oil & Acrylic Painted Canvas
Size: 58 x 46 cm / 23" x 18" (Framed)
Availability: Commission a Similar Piece

Heavenly Ascent

An abstract portrayal of the crucifixion at Calvary, Heavenly Ascent captures the depth of Christ’s sacrifice through pastel tones and sculptural form. The figure of Jesus, cast in bright nickel-plated brass, remains on the cross — a symbol of divine love and redemption.

The textured background reflects both the anguish of heaven and the serenity of salvation. A moment of cosmic significance, portrayed with reverence and grace.

Artwork Details:
Edition: 1 (Original)
Medium: Bright Nickel-Plated Brass Sculpture on Textured Acrylic Mixed Media Painting
Size: 58 x 58 cm / 23" x 23" (Framed)
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Kambaku of the Kruger

Kambaku pays tribute to one of Africa’s most iconic elephants — a solitary giant from the Magnificent Seven, known for his strength and presence between the Timbavati and Crocodile rivers. Sculpted in 18-karat gold-plated metal and set against a richly textured palette knife painting, the piece evokes the mystery and majesty of the Kruger wilderness.

This original artwork honours Kambaku’s legacy and stands as a powerful reminder of Africa’s natural heritage and the importance of conservation.

Artwork Details:
Edition: 1 (Original)
Medium: 18kt Gold-Plated Sculpture on Original Acrylic Painting
Size: 79 x 79 cm / 31" x 31" (Framed)
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Echoes of the Golden Land

As two sculpted wild dogs move across the drought-stricken bushveld, Echoes of the Golden Land captures a story of survival, resilience, and unity. The dry thorn tree they pass stands as a symbol of endurance, while an eagle circles above — a reminder of nature’s balance and watchfulness.

Set in the golden light before sunset, this moment speaks to the strength of life in the wild, even amid extreme adversity. The scene is both beautiful and intense, evoking the quiet hope of rainfall on a weary land.

Artwork Details:
Edition: 10
Medium: 18kt Gold-Plated Sculptures on Archival Print
Size: 61 x 137 cm / 24" x 54" (Framed)
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Wings of Liberation

Liberation and joy take flight in this serene artwork, where two eagles soar across a pastel-toned sky awash in golden and blue hues. The minimalist composition captures the essence of freedom—effortless, unbound, and pure.

With sculpted nickel-plated birds set against a painterly photographic backdrop, the piece celebrates the quiet power of nature and the uplifting spirit of flight. A modern portrayal of simplicity and grace..

Artwork Details:
Edition: 10
Medium: Nickel-plated Sculptures on Archival Art Print
Size: 61 x 137 cm / 24" x 54" (Framed)
Availability: View Gallery Listing

Legacy Through Sculptural Expression

Each piece in the African Art Fusion collection stands as a unique work of art, where sculpture, painting, and storytelling unite in a form of wall art that is both original and deeply expressive. These artworks are more than decorative objects; they are legacy pieces, crafted to evoke meaning, emotion, and wonder.

We welcome enquiries for commissioned artworks. Whether you have a personal story, a symbolic subject, or a creative vision in mind, we collaborate closely with collectors to create custom sculptural pieces set against painterly or photographic backdrops. Each commission is unique and built to endure, crafted with intention, detail, and lasting impact.

Select works from this collection are currently on show at the Osner Gallery in Hout Bay, where they can be viewed in person.