Frans Meyer with his daughter Janneke Meyer of Table View, left, and publisher Melinda Ferguson, of Plattekloof.
Frans Meyer, of Camps Bay, has written a book about his relationship with his brother, Walter Meyer, the acclaimed South African landscape artist who was stabbed to death by his wife, Sophia, in December 2017. Impossible Skies, launched at the Book Lounge on Wednesday May 5, explores the artist's roots, his genius as a painter and the relationship between two brothers.
Susan and Fred Eckley came to Roeland Street from Somerset West for the launch.Kirsten Goss and Clive Will, both from Claremont.Wilmie Klop and Carey Johnson from neighbouring District 6.Klara van Rooyen and Heléen Prinsloo, both from Woodstock.Nazli Richardson and Greg Schoeman, both from Woodstock.Rita and Andrew Bull from Vredehoek.Andre Kruger and Gerika Langenhoven, of Hout Bay, recalled seeing one of Walter Meyer’s paintings many years ago but could not afford to buy it.
