DELICATE THORNS
EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
JACQUI VAN RENSBURG
CHRIS JOHNSTON
ABOUT
"DELICATE THORNS" masterfully blends the distinct personalities of two artists with their contrasting mediums, offering two compelling perspectives on existence. Jacqui van Vuuren's work embodies a gentle, feminine energy, perfectly reflected in the fragile beauty of her ceramics. In stark contrast, Chris Johnston's photographs convey a raw, practical intensity, akin to the resilience of thorns.
The exhibition invites viewers to explore these divergent outlooks, presenting equally valid arguments for both the optimistic and pessimistic views of life. Jacqui's delicate ceramics suggest a glass-half-full mentality, celebrating the inherent beauty and fragility of life. Her pieces evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the subtle, often overlooked aspects of our existence.
On the other hand, Chris' unapologetically stark photographs challenge viewers to confront the harsher realities of life, embodying a glass-half-empty perspective. His work speaks to the toughness and endurance required to navigate the complexities of our world, emphasising resilience in the face of adversity.
"DELICATE THORNS" is a thought-provoking exhibition that encourages viewers to consider both the light and dark aspects of existence. By juxtaposing Jacqui's gentle ceramics with Chris' striking photographs, the exhibition underscores the validity of both perspectives in today’ s world. It invites reflection on the balance between beauty and harshness, optimism and realism, urging viewers to find their own stance within this spectrum.
“I am a man of few words when it comes to my art. My work is my statement. I “speak” a visual language conveying messages that words can not be specific enough to capture. I consider myself to be a photographic generalist leaning towards visual puns, portraiture and social commentary. My perspective on my works is not important, what is important to me is how they resonate with you, the viewer. And remember, to look is easy but to see is a different story.”
CHRIS JOHNSTON
TITLE: In Gods Name (Diptych)
DT01
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 750MM x 750MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 23,300 00 NAD (Framed); 21,500.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Some Things Should Never Be Forgotten (Set of 5)
DT02
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 550MM x 550MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 23,300.00 NAD (Framed); 18,800.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Weapons of Mass Destruction (Set of 7)
DT03
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 550MM x 550MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 43,500.00 NAD (Framed); 37,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
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TITLE: Lightning DT04
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 1000MM x 1000MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 18,650.00 NAD (Framed); 17,750.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: The Laugh DT05
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 800MM x 600MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 7,800.00 NAD (Framed); 6,900.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Harvey Business Card
DT06
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 400MM x 300MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 3,150.00 NAD (Framed); 2,250.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Trump Business Card
DT07
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 400MM x 300MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 3,150 00 NAD (Framed); 2,250.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: William Henry Cosby Senior Business Card
DT08
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 400MM x 300MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 3,150 00 NAD (Framed); 2,250.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Untitled DT09
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 600MM x 800MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 7,000.00 NAD (Framed); 6,100.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: I Used to Dance
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 600MM x 800MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 7,000.00 NAD (Framed); 6,100.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Trump Moves In DT11
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 900MM x 800MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 10,100.00 NAD (Framed); 9,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Wait DT12
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 500MM x 1200MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 15,550.00 NAD (Framed); 14,650.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Sunset, little Spitzkoppe DT13
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 500MM x 1200MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 15,550 00 NAD (Framed); 14,650.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: San Pot with Pygmy Python DT14
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 800MM x 600MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 10,100.00 NAD (Framed); 9,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Butts Diptych DT15
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 800MM x 600MM
EDITION 1 OF 5
PRICE: 14,000.00 NAD (Framed); 12,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Dashboard DT16
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 900MM x 800MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 10,100.00 NAD (Framed); 9,200 00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: The Dancers Diptych DT17
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 800MM x 600MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 14,000 00 NAD (Framed); 12,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: African Gothic DT18
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 730MM x 900MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 10,100.00 NAD (Framed); 9,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Queen DT19
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 800MM x 600MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 10,100 00 NAD (Framed); 9,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Ode to Jobs Triptych DT20
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 550MM x 550MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 18,650.00 NAD (Framed); 15,950.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Hold Fast
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 600MM x 800MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 10,100 00 NAD (Framed); 9,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Young Man with Leopard DT22
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 800MM x 600MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 10,100.00 NAD (Framed); 9,200.00 NAD (Unframed)
TITLE: Abducted by Aliens DT23
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Johnston
MEDIUM: Ink Jet Fine Art Archival paper
SIZE: 300MM x 300MM
EDITION OF 5
PRICE: 5,450 00 NAD (Framed); 4,550.00 NAD (Unframed)
“The ceramic body of work I created for this exhibition was largely inspired by my recent trip to the Netherlands and the UK The unusual flower and color combinations of the Keukenhof gardens in Lisse, antiquities of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Delft porcelain, the elegance and refinement of manor house gardens in England, and Roman-British pottery played an active part in the vibrant, yet gentile layers represented in these porcelain vessels. I've always been fascinated by creating layered depth in ceramic Not only the visual representation of depth, but moreover the process of creating the objects as a whole. In spite of taking soft porcelain clay which essentially is 'only' mud, and applying confident yet delicate gestures to it, creates forms with a softness and femininity, but doesn't diminish the narrative of immortality. Consider ceramics from ancient cultures The raw vessels are then layed with glazes, underglazes, slips and stains then single fired to 1260 degr celsius. Finally, 18 carat gold luster is applied to some vessels, to highlight opulence in rather unpretentious surfaces
Although the actual making of the pieces took relatively little time, it has taken me over 30 years of pottery making, to articulate my continuous joy and fascination so efficiently with this medium. Creating this body of work has brought me immense joy, fulfillment and satisfaction but also uninhibited inspiration for further experimentation and exploration.
The title of this exhibition was born from contrasts: 'worthless mud' alchemized into objects of elegant function and fleeting moments eternalized by the action of a shutter.”
JACQUI VAN VUUREN
TITLE: Grape Bowl DT40
SIZE: 90MM x 285MM
PRICE: 1,600 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Custard Apple bowl
SIZE: 120MM x 315MM
PRICE: 1,900.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Blueberry bowl DT42
SIZE: 100MM x 275MM
PRICE: 1,600 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Clementine bowl
DT43
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 85MM x 190MM
PRICE: 650 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Melon bowl DT44
SIZE: 110MM x 185MM
PRICE: 650 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Avocado bowl DT45
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 105MM x 205MM
PRICE: 700 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE:
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 65MM x 115MM
PRICE: 200 00 NAD
Litchi bowl DT46
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Wet Kiwi bowl
DT47
SIZE: 65MM x 120MM
PRICE: 200 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE:
DT48
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 95MM x 80MM
PRICE: 200 00 NAD
Green plum bowl
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Calamondin Bowl
DT49
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 55MM x 125MM
PRICE: 200 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Gooseberry bowl
DT50
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 100MM x 70MM
PRICE: 200 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Golden water bowl DT51
SIZE: 60MM x 170MM
PRICE: 350 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Spirit bowl DT52
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 60MM x 140MM
PRICE: 300 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Calm water bowl DT53
SIZE: 65MM x 130MM
PRICE: 300.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Air bowl DT54
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 70MM x 165MM
PRICE: 350 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Fire bowl DT55
SIZE: 55MM x 160MM
PRICE: 350 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Earth bowl DT56
SIZE: 50MM x 175MM
PRICE: 350.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Lilly platter
DT57
SIZE: 60MM x 310MM
PRICE: 1,600 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Tutti platter
DT58
SIZE: 65MM x 325MM
PRICE: 1,900 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Butterfly pea platter
DT59
SIZE: 50MM x 300MM
PRICE: 1,350 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Monkshood bowl DT60
SIZE: 240MM x 115MM
PRICE: 1,250 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE:
SIZE: 130MM x 255MM
PRICE: 1,150 00 NAD
Tiger Lily bowl DT61
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Green olive pourer
DT62
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 140MM x 190MM
PRICE: 900 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Purple olive pourer
DT63
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 310MM x 150MM
PRICE: 950 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Pink Anemone Teapot DT64
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 110MM x 140MM
PRICE: 950 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 130MM x 140MM
PRICE: 950 00 NAD
TITLE: Fuchsia Teapot
DT66
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 160MM x 140MM
PRICE: 950 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Sunflower
DT67
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 150MM x 170MM
PRICE: 1,100 00 NAD
Teapot
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Hydrangea Teapot
DT68
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 130MM x 200MM
PRICE: 1,100 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Small Dahlia candle form
DT69
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 190MM x 115MM
PRICE: 950 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 220MM x 135MM
PRICE: 1,100 00 NAD
TITLE: Large Dahlia candle form
DT70
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Large Tulip form vase 1
DT71
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 365MM x 115MM
PRICE: 1,950.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Large Tulip form vase 2 DT72
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 340MM x 115MM
PRICE: 1,950.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Small Tulip form vase 1
DT73
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 210MM x 80MM
PRICE: 850 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Small Tulip form vase 2 DT74
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 190MM x 75MM
PRICE: 850.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: 3 Neck Tulip Vase
DT75
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 160MM x 220MM
PRICE: 1,000 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: 3 Neck Tulip Vase on rubble DT76
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 235MM x 190MM
PRICE: 1,000.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler set 1 DT77
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 85MM x 75MM
PRICE: 600 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler set 2 DT78
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 80MM x 85MM
PRICE: 600.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler set 3
DT79
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 75MM x 85MM
PRICE: 600 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler set 4 DT80
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 80MM x 80MM
PRICE: 600 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler 1 DT81
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 75MM x 80MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler 2 DT82
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 85MM x 75MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler 3 DT83
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 90MM x 80MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tumbler 4
DT84
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 80MM x 80MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Cup 1 DT85
SIZE: 80MM x 75MM
PRICE: 160 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Cup 2 DT86
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 65MM x 80MM
PRICE: 160 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Cup 3 DT87
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 80MM x 80MM
PRICE: 160 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Cup 4 DT88
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 65MM x 80MM
PRICE: 160 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Hot Chocolate Cup set DT89
SIZE: 70MM x 80MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Pitcher 1 DT90
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 150MM x 70MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Pitcher 2 DT91
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 150MM x 80MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Pitcher 3 DT92
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 165MM x 80MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Pitcher 4 DT93
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 180MM x 70MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Pitcher 5
DT94
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 155MM x 50MM
PRICE: 310 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Large Jug DT95
SIZE: 340MM x 160MM
PRICE: 1,950 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Tea light holder set 1 DT96
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 70MM x 70MM
PRICE: 400.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Tea light holder set 2 DT97
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 55MM x 60MM
PRICE: 450.00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Small Box DT98
SIZE: 30MM x 70MM
PRICE: 450 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
TITLE: Vanda Orchid Pendant
DT104
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 50MM x 70MM
PRICE: 650 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Moth Orchid Brooch
DT105
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 55MM x 55MM
PRICE: 600 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Dendrobium Orchid Sweetpea Pendant
DT106
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 60MM x 110MM
PRICE: 800 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Sweetpea Earrings
DT107
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 70MM x 20MM
PRICE: 500 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Fuchsia Earrings
DT108
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 25MM x 60MM
PRICE: 500 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
TITLE: Ranunculus Earrings
DT109
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 35MM x 35MM
PRICE: 500 00 NAD
Jacqui van Vuuren
MEDIUM: Porcelain
SIZE: 35MM x 75MM
PRICE: 500 00 NAD
TITLE: Hoya Earrings
DT110
Jacqui van Vuuren
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