Arno Carstens

• Name — Arno Carstens • Birth Name — Arno Carstens • Born — 12 March 1972 • Birthplace — Cape Town, South Africa • Genre — * Alternative Rock • Occupation — Musician • Instrument — Vocals, guitar • Years Active — 1994–present • Label — Arno Carstens, Gallo, Sony • Current Member Of — Springbok Nude Girls • Website — owl.link/arnocarstens.btc, thearnocarstensstore.com

• Children — Hayden Carstens (born 2012) • Spouse — Melanie Carstens (married 2007 - present) • Name — Arno Carstens Fine Art • Movement — Expressionism, Digital Art • Style — Surrealism, Portraiture, Contemporary Art • Website — owl.link/arnocarstens.btc, thearnocarstensstore.com

Arno Carstens is a fine artist and platinum selling, award-winning singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa. During his career as the lead singer of The Springbok Nude Girls, and subsequently as a solo artist; Arno has released multiple albums, spawned a string of successful singles & received numerous awards including Best Rock Album, Best Alternative Album & Song of the Year. Arno has headlined every major South African music festival, performed at the Isle of Wight Festival, Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park and Hard Rock Calling. He has also toured with The Rolling Stones, U2, Bryan Ferry, Simple Minds, Ultravox, Paulo Nutini and The Police. Arno features as lead vocalist and co-writer on three tracks on the Mike + The Mechanics 2011 album The Road. Arno continues to tour and release new music.

Over the years, Arno’s passion for all things art has continued to overflow. In 2007 he began working with his first love, oil on canvas. His first solo fine art exhibition was in 2012 at The Lovell Gallery in Woodstock His artwork now sells internationally from his online store or through pop up art and live music events which are hosted by him on a regular basis. He has collaborated with celebrated artists, Beezy Bailey and the late Barend de Wet. Arno is also a digital artist, represented by the Bitcoin Art Collective. • Illustration — Arno Carstens - Samsara, oil on canvas, 2017 • Illustration — Arno Carstens - Polar, oil on canvas, 2022 • Illustration — Arno Carstens - Water Spirit, oil on canvas, 2022