PIPPA PEREIRA was born in Cape Town and has lived there all her life. She did a BA in Graphic Design at the University of Stellenbosch. After this she did a BA in Fashion Design at LISOF in Johannesburg, graduating in 2010. Her love for creating has always been divided equally between fashion and illustration, so after she finished her studies she decided to move into the world of fashion. She started as a fashion stylist at a publishing company, quickly moving on to decor and then props and wardrobe. About five years ago she started illustrating a children’s book as a creative outlet. About three years ago she finally quit her permanent job and went freelance in order to put in a concerted effort to become a professional illustrator. Pippa works primarily in gouache which lends itself to her intricate, highly detailed paintings.

// SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2025 - Solitude group exhibition, 131 A Gallery, Cape Town

Seventeen group exhibition, 131 A Gallery, Cape Town

A Brief Moment group exhibition, 131 A Gallery, Cape Town

2024 - Annex Focus, 131 A Gallery, Cape Town