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Cornish Story

Author: Simon Pienaar

Simon Pienaar was born in 1983 in Johannesburg, shortly after his family relocated to the Western Cape. He has lived in Cape Town since. Simon is a third-year UNISA (University of South Africa) Visual Arts student, expecting to graduate at the end of 2018. Pienaar works as a graphic designer in the education sector and lives in Plumstead, Cape Town with his partner and their German shepherd.
5 May 201818 June 2020

Cornish Soil

Categories Art & Photography

This month, Simon Pienaar, a third-generation Cornish South African writes about the effect that his Cornish ancestry has had on his art and his own sense of identity. My name is Simon Pienaar (I also work under a family name, Tamblyn). I am an artist and a Cornish South African. Most of my work revolves…Continue Reading “Cornish Soil” →

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Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

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If you’d like to contribute content or volunteer with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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  • Hal an Tow – A Padstow Perspective 18 January 2026
  • I’m Just a Cousin Jack – a poem by R J Rowse 18 January 2026

Dynnargh / Welcome

Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

Join Us

If you’d like to contribute content or volunteer with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We’re also looking for sponsors. Your support will be gratefully acknowledged through our web articles.

Recent Articles

  • Tidal Mills 9 February 2026
  • Where’s Me Pasty? A poem by George White 9 February 2026
  • Who was Alice? 9 February 2026
  • Sidney Zacharius Penpraze – Jan’s Getting Married 9 February 2026
  • Hal an Tow – A Padstow Perspective 18 January 2026
  • I’m Just a Cousin Jack – a poem by R J Rowse 18 January 2026

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Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

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