Pretoria, South Africa, 31 August 2015 - The very successful exhibition ‘In Retrospect’ showcasing Anton Smit’s acclaimed artwork from the past 40 years has just closed. Smit is acknowledged as the artist who became one of South Africa’s most inspirational sculptors. Famous for his evoking themes of suffering, reconciliation, glory and sublimation, the self-taught artist’s success can be attributed to his determination and courage to forge ahead in the face of great difficulty.