Faan was born on 30 January 1929 in the town of Postmasburg in the Northern Cape. After matriculating from Kimberly Boys High School, he continued his studies at Stellenbosch University majoring in Geology and Zoology. He pursued a career as Geologist for Anglovaal from which he retired in 1989, giving him the time to pursue his passion for art.

From an early age Faan expressed his talent through mainly painting in watercolours and charcoals, and, prior to his retirement, attended an art course at Barberton Technical College. It was only after having attended a number of art courses with Charles Gotthardt at Magaliesburg that his interest and ability for sculpture came to the fore resulting in beautiful clay images of our indigenous wildlife and people. A passionate nature-lover, and living so close to Kruger National, Faan has made a close study of the animals he so lovingly captures as sculptures – he has a particular interest in elephants which he has closely observed, photographed and studied for more than 50 years.

In 1995 he had his first work cast in bronze, a medium he has consistently use since then.

Faan Voges’ works capture the essence of Africa’s indigenous legacy, without pretension and fuss, in a style which appeals, captivates and is timeless.