Early Life and Education Born: Aliwal North, South Africa (January 31, 1965) Died: December 22, 2017 Carl Walter Meyer, also known as Walter Meyer, was born in the small town of Aliwal North, located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. This rural upbringing significantly influenced his artistic perspective and subject matter. He developed an early interest in art, which led him to pursue formal education in fine arts. Meyer attended the University of Pretoria, where he studied fine arts. During this time, he was notably encouraged by Professor Nico Roos, who fos…