NATURE'S DETAIL | ARTISTS TOUCH
About Gavin Erwin
Renowned for his bold technique and unmistakable style, Gavin Erwin is a South African artist whose lifelong passion for angling and art has culminated in a body of work that is both striking and deeply personal. Raised in Kensington, Johannesburg, Gavin began illustrating fish at the age of six. By twenty, he had established himself as a professional artist, known for capturing the nuance, energy, and spirit of aquatic life with remarkable precision.
His medium of choice—Sharpie markers—allows for a vibrant and distinctive aesthetic that sets his work apart. Each piece pulses with movement and color, celebrating the anatomy and allure of fish species and the intricate beauty of fishing flies. Erwin’s reputation has grown far beyond South Africa, with collectors, publications, and galleries across the globe recognizing his work for its rare combination of authenticity, technical mastery, and emotional depth.
From Deep Waters to Bold Designs
At JB Langley, we believe in celebrating the confluence of artistry and the aquatic world. Our latest collaboration with South African fish artist Gavin Erwin embodies this ethos, we are honored to collaborate with Gavin Erwin in a collection that reflects a shared respect for craftsmanship, water, and wildness—uniting performance-driven apparel with an artist whose vision brings the angling world vividly to life
