rtist Brett Murray was born in Pretoria, studied art at Stellenbosch university and now resides and works in Cape Town. Brett works mainly in metal and plastics, creating wall sculptures and lights that comment on the "rich and unique irony, particular and peculiar to South Africa."

In 1992 he established the sculpture department at Stellenbosch University. As well as curating various exhibitions around South Africa including, most notably "40 Sculptures of the Western Cape", Brett also exhibited at the Venice Bienalle, the Cuban Bienalle and at the Frankfurt, Cologne and Basel Art Fairs. In 1998 he won the Urban Arts Foundation Public Sculpture Competition for a work soon to be erected in the centre of Cape Town.

However before bulbs there was always beer. Sharing a passion for the brew with many others albeit those that could pay, Brett quickly ran up a rather large tab at a local club known only as "the Lounge". The establishment, fortunately was owned and run by friends and to pay off his debt, Brett created a series of iconic wall lights to decorate the interior. Response was dramatic, so much so that within weeks a steady flow of orders began to pour in and the now famous lights of Brett Murray were officially born.

Since then, sales have accelerated and now Brett supplies outlets across South Africa as well as in Berlin and New York.

The lights are all handmade in a combination of black metal and coloured plastic. Their popularity is unsurpassed and their full effect when alight must be seen to be appreciated.

Please click on the catalogue icon below to go directly to Brett Murray's Lights catalogue. Unfortunately the order system is not working. You may also go on to jakruby's website or contact good Mr Murray directly, here.