In 1993 obtained a Master of Fine arts, Rhodes University.

Lectured in Fine Art Departments at the Universities of Durban-Westville, Rhodes and Natal. Became a full time artist in 1995 after eight years of lecturing.

AWARDS:
1984 – Purvis Prize for the best all-round Fine Art student.
1984 Academic Half Colours.
1985 – Rhodes University Scholarship.

EXHIBITIONS: Participated in many exhibitions both nationally and internationally.

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:
Durban Art Gallery
Tatham Art Gallery.
Pretoria Art Museum.
KZN Provincial Government Collection.
Rhodes University Collection.
KZN Technikon Collection.
Ann Bryant Art Gallery

CARL ROBERTS
Octopus, 2007
Coral. 27,5 x 20 x 1,8 cm
Headbush, 2007
Wild-plum wood. 75 x 38 x 21 cm