The Postberg Nature Reserve is situated within the West Coast National Park in Langebaan in the Western Cape, It is closed for most of the year, but is opened to the public during spring (August – September) where one can view the exceptional carpet of spring flowers in the reserve.

Keep an eye out for zebra, wildebeest, antelope, ostrich, mongoose, rock hyrax, snakes, birds, and tortoises. The picnic and braai spots along the coast are fantastic for whale watching.

Italian born and influenced by the likes of Matisse, Cezanne, Monet, and Manet, this Post-Impressionist art master paints magical South African scenes with broad brushstrokes and a warm Mediterranean-influenced colour palette; he can combine colours in support and contrast in a way that thrills not only us the “viewers” but also other South African artists.

Mauro is one of those very genuine people and is very modest about his great talent as an artist. He finds great fulfillment when his pictures tell a story to others and yield dimensions of emotions unknown to him during the creation of the work.

The main subjects depicted in all sizes are landscapes and seascapes of South Africa, African township and market scenes, rural farming scenes depicting his iconic Wood Carrier women, vineyard scenes as well as the magnificent and boldly colourful Namaqualand spring flower scenes.

In terms of collectability for the future, there is no doubt that Mauro aspires to be a new South African Master.