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GALLERY GUIDE Peter van Straten: An invitation from the depths. See his show at The Casa Labia Gallery, Cape Town
ULRICH DE BALBIAN
Tell us more about yourself. – I have studios in France, Spain and South Africa, and also studied, lived and worked in Germany and England. Apart from Art I have qualications in Philosophy, Theology and Social Science and published a number of books in these disciplines. Is painting the genre you prefer. – Yes and I intentionally choose it as it is in this genre that I explore, experiment with and develop the Western tradition of painting. Early in my career I realized that I work in series (of 2, 3, 5 etc) rather than develop a certain set style. Each series is in a sense self-contained, but all of them together reveal my aesthetic ideals and vision. Gerhard Richter is the only other painter who works in this manner. Apart from him, I appreciate the work of the Bauhaus of Klee and Kandinsky, as well as Hartung and Twombly. Have you got any ideas that can assist us to understand your work.- I can respond to this in different ways, for example, there is a spiritual side to my work, in so far as I wish to express that what is eternal, innite and universal by means of the concrete and nite activity of painting. The invisible is made visible through my work. Always nearer to the (he)art of Creation, but never close
enough, yet. Then again I can refer to different frames of reference to be used to look at my, or any work of art, namely the formal (technique, forms, colours, styles, composition, etc), the personal, cultural and contemporary. One can use these or others, depending on what one wants from art. The endless changes and developments in the Western tradition of painting require that new generations of artists and viewers be educated how to experience and make sense of art in always more advanced and subtle ways. This is the reason for the following statement: The human mind treats smaller paintings as if it is looking AT an object or a thing such as a table or chair, while larger works are experienced (like installations) by participation as if one is part of them. Now that we know this, please do not treat these images as if they are just more objects to look AT, but experience and participate in them. The original interview can be found on the following website: http://sacreativenetwork.co.za/2012/06/in-depthchat-with-inspiring-painter-ulrich-de-balbian/ Where can your work be seen? At YOU TUBE, www.newstylesgallery.info, FACEBOOK and a number of places on intern et, for example www.gallerygoodman.com
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“Intervening”in the environment
7 - 25 September 2012
This is an art exhibition of more than 50 artworks from the Unisa Art Collection. This art exhibition seeks to explore the potential of artistic/creative interventions within the discourse of the environmental issues.
Norman Catherine
Russell Young
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Mbongeni Buthelezi, Untitled, 1997, Burnt plastic on masonite board
UNISA Permanent Art Collection on display UNISA Art Gallery, Kgorong Building Ground floor, Main Campus, Preller Street Pretoria E-mail: Bothajsm@unisa.ac.za Tel no: (012) 441-5683
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university of south africa Art Gallery
5 – 26 September 2012: Rendezvous Focus Painting – group exhibition 22 – 27 October 2012: Greek Diaspora – group exhibition From 28 November 2012: Clare Menck – solo exhibition
Diek Grobler; Eclipse, oil on canvas, 100 x 80 cm
Bettie Cilliers-Barnard: Prophets of the Nation, oil on canvas, 150 x 150 cm UJ Art Gallery c/o Kingsway and University Road Auckland Park Johannesburg +27 11 559 2099 [tel] | +27 11 559 3178 [fax] | aedempsey@uj.ac.za
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Free State Bloemfontein Oliewenhuis Art Museum 28 May – 2 Sept, “Oil Painting: Portraits and People” (Main Building) Artworks selected from the Art Museum’s Permanent Collection. 30 Aug – 16 Sept, “24th Sophia Gray Memorial Lecture and Exhibition” in the Main Building. 1 June – 30 Sept, “The Umabatha series and other works” by Lucky Madlo Sibiya (Main Building) 20 Sept – 4 November, “People, Prints and Process Twenty Five Years at Caversham” (Main Building) 27 September – 24 October, “Fractal Young Artists’ Exhibition – Penumbra” (Annex Gallery) 16 Harry Smith Str, Bloemfontein. T.051 447 9609 karen.marais@nasmus.co.za www.nasmus.co.za
Clarens Art & Wine Gallery on Main The Gallery houses an exquisite collection of art by well-known artists like Gregoire Boonzaier, J.H. Pierneef, Pieter van der Westhuizen, Erik Laubscher, Jan Vermeiren, Marjorie Wallace, Eben van der Merwe, Conrad Theys, Hennie Niemann, Hannetjie de Clercq, ceramics by Laura Du Toit, sculpture by Fana Malherbe & Jean Doyle, glass by David Reade & Shirley Cloete and numerous others. 279 Main Str, Clarens T. 058 256 1298 or Anton Grobbelaar. C. 082 341 8161 anton@artandwine.co.za www.artandwine.co.za
Bag Factory 3 Aug – 10 Sept, “21BF” a retrospective exhibition from 21 Years of The Bag Factory Artists’ Studios. 10 Mahlatini Str, Fordsburg. T. 011 834 9181 info@bagfactoryart.org.za www.bagfactoryart.org.za
Russell Kaplan Auctioneers Auctioneers of Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables. Ground floor, Bordeaux Court, Corner of Garden & Allan Rds, Bordeaux. T. 011 789 7422 or 083 675 8468 rka@global.co.za www.rkauctioneers.co.za
Christie’s International Auctioneers. Gillian Scott Berning, Independent Consultant. T 031 207 8247 Gillian.gsb@mweb.co.za www.christies.com
Sandton Auctioneers Fine Art, Furniture, Carpets & Collectables. Showroom: No 8 Burnside Ave, Craighall Park, Jhb. T. 011 501 3360 sandtonauctioneers@telkomsa.net www.sandtonauctioneers.com
CIRCA on Jellicoe 30 Aug - 6 Oct, “Love Land” a Solo Exhibition by Wayne Barker. 2 Jellicoe Ave. T. 011 788 4805 gallery@circaonjellicoe.co.za www.circaonjellicoe.co.za Everard Read Jhb 2 Aug – 9 Sept, Southern Guild Exhibition will showcase some of South Africa’s design greats and upcoming greats, co-ordinated by Trevyn and Julian McGowan and Arcelor Mittal and featuring works by artists and designers alike such as: William Kentridge, Conrad Botes, Brett Murray, Gregor Jenkin, Haldane Martin, Athi Patra, Michael McGarry, Egg, Tonic, Adriaan Hugo, Conrad Hicks, Ardmore, James Mudge, Silvio Rech, Pierre Swanepoel and many other luminary names. 6 Jellicoe Ave, Rosebank, Jhb. T. 011 788-4805 gallery@everard.co.za www.everard-read.co.za Gallery 2 1 – 22 Sept, “Landscape Alone” An Exhibition of Drawings by Karin Daymond. 140 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood. T. 011 447 0155 info@gallery2.co.za www.gallery2.co.za
Blou Donki Art Gallery Opening 22 Sept @11:00, Exhibition by Elzette Welgemoed. Windmill Centre, Main Str, Clarens T. 058 256 1757 manager@bloudonki.co.za www.bloudonki.co.za
Gallery AOP 5 - 29 September, “Stand Alone”Etchings by Fiona Pole. 44 Stanley Ave, Braamfontein Werf (Milpark) Jhb. T. 011 726 2234. info@artonpaper.co.za www.galleryaop.com
Johan Smith Art Gallery The gallery permanently exhibits a wide variety of classical and selected contemporary art works featuring Johan Smith, Elbè van Rooyen, Elga Rabe, Graham Carter, Nicole Pletts, Gregoire Boonzaier, Otto Klar, and various others. Specializing in ceramics, the gallery supports artists such as Hennie Meyer, Karen Sinovich, and Heather Mills, among others. Collectable bronzes and handmade glass by David Reade also available. Windmill Centre, Main Str, Clarens T. 058 256 1620 manager@bhm.dorea.co.za www.johansmith.co.za
Gallery MOMO 23 Aug – 17 Sept, “A Slice in Time” an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Paul du Toit. 20 Sept - 15 Oct, “Nobody can take away the good times we’ve had” by Martin Y Sicilia. 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Jhb. T. 011 327 3247 info@gallerymomo.com www.gallerymomo.com
Gauteng Johannesburg Absa Art Gallery 5– 27 Sept, “Inzalabantu Artist” by Sibusiso Duma. Members of the public are requested to bring their ID books along for parking and entry purposes. Absa Towers North, 161 Main Str, Jhb. T. 011 350 5139 artgallery@absa.co.za www.absa.co.za Alice Art 1 and 2 Sept, “Cityscapes” by Isabel le Roux 8 and 9 Sept, Derric van Rensburg’s “Natal Midlands” 15 and 16 Sept, Stan Polson (most promising up and coming artist for 2012) 22 and 23 Sept, Harry Erasmus with fun new impressionistic figures. 217 Drive Str, Ruimsig. T. 083 331 8466/ 083 377 1470 aliceart@global.co.za www.aliceart.co.za The Art Place Opening Sunday 30 September at 3pm “Indelible Moments” by Cheryl Curnick & Angela Eidelman, until 3 Nov. 144 Milner Ave, Roosevelt Park. T. 011 888 9120 Artspace Jhb 1 – 22 Sept, “Transience” by Ruhan Janse van Vuuren. 27 Sept – 24 Oct, “I Am Safe Here” by Danelle Janse van Rensburg & Gina Niederhumer. Chester Court, 142 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood T.011 880 8802 artspace@wol.co.za www.artspace-jhb.co.za
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Grahams Fine Art Gallery The gallery exhibits fine examples of South African art including works by; Maggie Laubser, J.H Pierneef, Irma Stern, Freida Lock, Walter Battiss, Alexis Preller, Gerard Sekoto, Robert Hodgins, Stanley Pinker & Peter Clarke. Unit 46, Broadacres Lifestyle Centre, Cnr Cedar & Valley Rds, Broadacres, Fourways, Jhb. T. 011 465 9192 sarah@grahamsgallery.co.za www.grahamsgallery.co.za 16 Halifax Works by Michael Heyns, Leon Muller, Braam van Wijk, Marina Louw, Mimi van der Merwe and other artists can be viewed by appointment in Johannesburg at 16 Halifax Str, Bryanston. Dana MacFarlane 082 784 6695 dana@16halifaxart.co.za www.16halifaxart.co.za In Toto 4 Sept – 9 Oct, “Helen Joseph-New Work” latest series of paintings in oil and watercolour. 6 Birdhaven Centre, 66 St Andrew Str, Birdhaven. T. 011 447 6543 megan@intotogallery.co.za www.intotogallery.co.za Isis Gallery Leading Art Gallery in Rosebank showcasing today’s most Modern Contemporary Artists. Shop 163, The Mall of Rosebank. Contact Daniel Erasmus T. 011 447 2317 info@isisgallery.co.za www.isisgallery.co.za Johannesburg Art Gallery JAG 15 July – 14 Oct, “MMXII” a solo exhibition by James Webb. 5 Aug – 28 Oct, “Oblique” a solo exhibition by Abrie Fourie. King George Str, Joubert Park, Jhb. T. 011 725 3130 tinym@joburg.org.za www.joburg.org.za Manor Gallery 7 – 9 Sept, Little Artists’ Exhibition “All things bright and beautiful” The 3rd Dulcie Robinson Memorial Exhibition. 27 Sept - 10 Oct, 88th National Open Exhibition of the Watercolour Society Africa /2nd Open Exhibition of the Art Society Africa. Stunning artworks in all media by top South African artists to be exhibited. Norscot Manor Centre, Penguin Drive, Fourways. T. 011 465 7934 gallery@wssa.org.za www.wssa.org.za
Standard Bank Gallery 13 July - 15 Sept, “20th Century Masters: The Human Figure” The exhibition offers a fascinating survey of ways in which mainly French artists have depicted the human body over the last 100 years. Cnr of Simmonds & Frederick Str.’s, Jhb. T. 011 631 1889 sue.isaac@standardbank.co.za www.standardbankarts.co.za Stephan Welz & Company Auctioneers of Decorative and Fine Arts. 13 Biermann Ave, Rosebank, Jhb. T. 011 880-3125 jhb@stephanwelzandco.co.za www.stephanwelzandco.co.za Stevenson Johannesburg 8 Aug – 21 Sept, “Some Deleted Scenes Too” an exhibition by Kemang Wa Lehulere. 62 Juta Str, Braamfontein, Jhb. T. 011 326 0034 jhb@stevenson.info www.stevenson.info Strauss & Co. Fine Art Auctioneers & Consultants. Country Club Johannesburg, Corner Lincoln Rd & Woodlands Drive, Woodmead. T. 079 407 5140 jhb@straussart.co.za www.straussart.co.za UJ Art Gallery 5 Sept - 10 Oct, “Rendezvous Focus Painting” the fourth undertaking by the Rendezvous Art Project, presents a travelling exhibition of works by 60 artists using paint as medium. Cnr Kingsway & University Rd, Auckland Park, Jhb. T. 011 559 2099 aedempsey@uj.ac.za www.uj.ac.za/artscentre The White House Gallery The gallery has a wide ranging portfolio featuring renowned masters such as Chagall, Marini, Miro, Moore, Portway, Pasmore, Stella, Picasso, Dine & Hockney - to name a few. Also the more affordable works of up and coming artists in Britain and France, along with globally acclaimed South African artists. Shop G11 Thrupps Centre, Oxford Rd, Illovo, Jhb. T. 011 268 2115 alan@whg.co.za www.thewhitehousegallery.co.za
Pretoria Alette Wessels Kunskamer The Alette Wessels Kunskamer operates as an Art Gallery and Art Consultancy, specialising in South African art as an investment, dealing in Old Masters, and selected contemporary art. Maroelana Centre, 27 Maroelana Str, Maroelana, Pretoria. T. 012 346 0728 alette@artwessels.co.za www.artwessels.co.za Association of Arts Pretoria 17 Aug - 8 Sept, “Namibian Women Artists’ Exhibition” Presented in collaboration with the National Art Gallery of Namibia and the South African National Association for the Visual Arts. 24 Aug - 8 Sept, an exhibition of paintings by Magda Joubert. 31 Aug - 26 Sept, an exhibition of recent works by Lynette ten Krooden. 173 Mackie Str, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria. T. 012 346 3100 artspta@mweb.co.za www.artsassociationpta.co.za Brooklyn Theatre Pretoria 16 Aug – 1 Oct, “Die mooiste, mooiste maand – a foretaste” Purple Jacaranda Splendor of Spring by artist Jenny Boon. c/o Thomas Edison & 13th Street, Menlo Park, Pta. T. 012 460 6033 www.brooklyntheatre.co.za www.jennyboon.wordpress.com Centurion Art Gallery 3 -14 Sept, “Centurion Artist of the Year exhibition” c/o Cantonment and Unie Avenues, Lyttelton T. 012 358 3477 artg@tshwane.gov.za www.pretoriaartmuseum.co.za/centurion
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GAUTENG, MPUMALANGA & WESTERN CAPE | GALLERY GUIDE Fried Contemporary 15 Sept – 13 Oct, “Me 2” with Erna Bodenstein, St John Fuller, Lucas Thobejane, Aidon Westcott, Marlise Keith, Johan Moolman, Pascual Tarazona. 430 Charles St, Brooklyn, Pretoria. T. 012 346 0158 art@friedcontemporary.com www.friedcontemporary.com Front Room Art Two- and three-dimensional art by a variety of contemporary artists available. Viewing by appointment. 116 Kate Ave, Rietondale. Jennifer Snyman 082 451 5584 Jennifer@frontroomart.co.za www.frontroomart.co.za Gallery Michael Heyns The Gallery has moved to 194 Haley Str, Weavind Park, Pretoria. T. 012 804 0869 michael@michaelheyns.co.za www.michaelheyns.co.za Pretoria Art Museum 30 Aug - 30 Sept, “Sasol New Signatures 2012 Exhibition” (North Gallery & Henry Preiss Hall) and “Peter (Mohau) Modisakeng Exhibition, 2011 Winner of the Sasol New Signatures” (Albert Werth Hall) Until December in the North Gallery, “A Story of South African Art” a selection of artworks from the permanent collection of the Museum (South Gallery) Until December in the East Gallery, “Abstract Art” a selection of abstract artworks from the permanent collection of the Museum. Until December in the Ceramic Gallery, “Corobrik Ceramic Collection” a selection of ceramics, representing the development of studio ceramics and the work of traditional rural potters of South Africa over the past 30 years is on display. Until December, “Study Collection” art media and techniques are illustrated in the Information Centre. Cnr Schoeman and Wessels Str, Arcadia Park, Arcadia, Pretoria.T.012 344 1807/8 art.museum@tshwane.gov.za www.pretoriaartmuseum.co.za Sandton Auctioneers Fine Art, Furniture, Carpets & Collectables. Showroom: 367 Lynnwood Rd, Menlo Park, Pta. T. 012 460 6000 sandtonauctioneers@telkomsa.net www.sandtonauctioneers.com St Lorient Fashion and Art Gallery Contemporary Art on show during September. 492 Fehrsen Str, Brooklyn Circle, Brooklyn, Pta. T. 012 4600284 anastasi@iafrica.com www.stlorient.co.za UNISA Art Gallery 7 – 25 Sept, “Intervening in the Environment” an exhibition of more than 50 works from the UNISA Art Collection. Kgorong Building, Ground Floor, Main Campus, Preller Str, Pretoria. T. 012 441 5683 ukun1@unisa.ac.za www.unisa.ac.za/gallery University of Pretoria 25 May – 15 Nov, “High Tea @UP” fine porcelain and antique teawares from the ceramic collections of the University of Pretoria Museums. Mapungubwe Gallery, Old Arts Building, UP. T.012 420 2968 museums@up.ac.za www.up.ac.za University of Pretoria 1 Aug - 30 Nov, “Villa in Bronze” showcasing the life of Edoardo Villa (1915 – 2011). Hatfield Campus, UP, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria. T.012 420 2968 museums@up.ac.za www.up.ac.za
North West Potchefstroom Edwards Fine Art, Modern & Contemporary Large selection of top South African Art, Kentridge, Dumas, Skotnes, Villa, Feni, etc. Large selection African Art – paintings, sculptures, ceramics, etc. Hartbeespoort Dam. C. 0764729812 hilton@myconnection.co.za NWU Gallery 16 Aug - 14 Sept “Standard Bank Young Artist 2011 Nandipha Mntambo: Faena” a Solo exhibition by Nandipha Mntambo. North-West University Gallery, Building E7, NWU Potchefstroom Campus, Hoffman Str, Potchefstroom. T. 018 299 4341 email: 20061374@nwu.ac.za
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Mpumalanga Dullstroom Art @ sixty seven A selection of fine art, ceramics and blown glass art pieces, by well-known local artists. Shop no9, 67 Naledi St, Dullstroom, Mpumulanga. T. 013 254 0335 mikek@boardwalkmanor.co.za www.shopat67.com
White River The Artists’ Press Professional collaboration, printing and publishing of original handprinted artists lithographs, by the Artists’ Press. Also artists books, monotypes & letterpress prints, particularly for artists working in SA. Waterfield Farm near White River, Mpumalanga T. 013 751 3225 print@artistspress.co.za www.artists-press.net The Loop Art Foundry & Sculpture Gallery A collaboration and network for the avid art patron and collector as well as a full service facility for the artist. This is the place where you will find a unique and superior item or have something commissioned that you have always envisioned. Casterbridge Complex Corner R40 & Numbi Rds White River T. 013 758 2409 theloop@worldonline.co.za www.tlafoundry.co.za The White River Gallery 1 – 16 Sept, “Chay Chadash” new works by Ilona Petzer. Casterbridge Centre, R 40 Cnr. of Hazyview & Numbi Gate Rd, White River. C. 083 675 8833 whiteriverg@gmail.com
Western Cape Cape Town Absolut Art Gallery Permanent exhibition with the best Masters and Contemporary artists. Namely : JH Pierneef, Gerard Sekoto, Hugo Naude, Adriaan Boshoff, Frans Oerder, Maurice Van Essche, Tinus De Jongh, Gerard Bhengu, Ephraim Ngatane, Cecil Skotnes, JEA Volschenk, Conrad Theys, William Kentridge, to name a few. Shop 43 Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre, Carl Cronje Drive, Tyger Valley, Bellville. T. 021 914 2846 info@absolutart.co.za www.absolutart.co.za. Art b 22 Aug – 29 Sept, Vuleka 2012 Art Competition Exhibition of Selected Works. The Arts Association of Bellville, The Library Centre, Carel van Aswegan Str, Bellville. T. 021 918 2301 info@artb.co.za www.artb.co.za/gallery.htm Art on the Green On Sunday 2 Sept, 20 artists will gather together in one fabulous fun exhibition in the middle of the village (weather permitting). Noordhoek Farm Village, Village Lane, Noordhoek Irene 082 303 6798 oxleyi1@iafrica.com Artvark Gallery An innovative collection of recycled rubber tire baskets and mats, woven and crocheted, designed by Mara and beautifully hand crafted by Artisans’ Nelson and Petronella. 48 Main Rd, Kalk Bay Tel 021 788 5584 artvark@iafrica.com www.artvark.org AVA 27 Aug - 21 Sept, The AVA will be hosting two shows, the first is “Our Fathers” with participating artists Anton Karstel , Damien Schumann , David Brits, Frank van Reenen , Lyndi Sales, Monique Pelser , William Martin, Zolani Siphungela, Elize Vossgatter, Paul Painting , Charles Maggs, Lien Botha , Paul Birchall, Ken Rees Gibbs, Chad Rossouw, Lynette Bester. The second show is works by Makhosandile Mbuku. Association for Visual Arts, 35 Church Str, CT. T.021 424 7436 art@ava.co.za www.ava.co.za The Avital Lang Gallery 30 Aug – 5 Sept, an exhibition by Tityiana Binovskaya. 27 Sept – 3 Oct, “Remember Me” by Nadea Victor. Art Classes also available. Two Oceans House, Surrey Place, Mouille Point, CT.
(Next to Newport Deli) T. 021 439 2124 avital.artistinc@gmail.com www.avitallang.com Barnard Gallery 3 Sept till 3 Oct, “Cacophony Collection” various collection of artworks by represented artists. 55 Main St, Newlands. T. 021 671 1666 gallery@barnardgallery.com www.barnardgallery.com Blank Projects. James Beckett exhibition in September. 113-115 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock, CT. C.072 507 5951 info@blankprojects.com www.blankprojects.com Brundyn & Gonsalves 22 Aug - 03 Oct, “Order & Division” by Gina Heyer. 71 Loop Str, CT. T. 021 424 5150 info@brundyngonsalves.com www.brundyngonsalves.com Cape Gallery 12 Aug – 15 Sept, “The World We Live In: Foreign Exchanges or Subtle Connections” Annual Wild Life Exhibition. Opening 16 Sept @ 4.30 p.m, a Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Hilary Iwanski, until 6 Oct. 60 Church Str, CT. T. 021 423 5309 web@capegallery.co.za www.capegallery.co.za Carmel Art Dealers in Fine art, exclusive distributers of Pieter van der Westhuizen etchings. Cape Quarter Square, 27 Somerset Rd, Green Point. T. 021 4213333 carmel@global.co.za www.carmelart.co.za Casa Labia Gallery 1 – 30 Sept, “An Invitation from the Depths” a solo exhibition of new and previously exhibited works by Peter van Stratten, curated by Joao Ferreira. There will be an exhibition walkabout with Peter and Joao on Saturday the 8th of September at 11am. Casa Labia Cultural Centre, 192 Main Rd, Muizenberg. T. 021 788 6068 gallery@casalabia.co.za www.casalabia.co.za Cedar Tree Gallery Contemporary Fine Art Gallery at Rodwell House. Rodwell Rd, St. James, CT. T. 021 797 9880 cedartreegallery@gmail.com www.cedartreegallery.co.za The Cellar Private Gallery The Cellar Private Gallery of Art deals exclusively in original & investment art, offering works by a variety of renowned & upcoming SA artists.12 Imhoff Str, Welgemoed, Bellville T. 021 913 4189 info@thecellargallery.co.za www.thecellargallery.co.za Christie’s International Auctioneers. Juliet Lomberg, Independent Consultant. T. 021 761 2676 jlomberg@iafrica.com www.christies.com Christopher Møller Art New arrivals: Visit our website to view Barry Jackson’s, “Bushman bowhunter ” & “ Cheetah family”. Barry Jackson specializes in Bronze Sculpture which is a medium that lends itself to depicting and capturing the human figure and wildlife. Through his realistic style of sculpture he hopes to capture the essence of The Bushmen and the power and beauty of African wildlife. 7 Kloofnek Rd, Gardens, C T. T. 021 422 1599 Info@christophermollerart.co.za www.christophermollerart.co.za The City Bowl Gallery Hand thrown decorative and functional wares. Pottery Classes. Ceramic Design. Bespoke Pottery. 2 Norwich Ave, Observatory. T. 021 447 4884 C. 083 412 8098 Garth Meyer garthme@iafrica.com Commune.1 Gallery 14 September, “SELVO”- Commune1 group show. 64 Wale Str, CT. T. 021 423 5600 info@commune1.com www.commune1.com Dante Art & Decor A modern Art Gallery since 1995. Proudly South African Art, Ceramics, Gifts & Decor. Furnishing your home with a modern touch of Beauty. Shop L90- Cavendish Square, Claremont. C. 084 700 9196, gabby@danteartgallery.co.za www.danteartgallery.co.za David Krut Projects 1 Sept – 13 Oct, “Ex Nihilo” an exhibition of paintings by Maja Maljević. David Krut Projects, Montebello Design Centre, 31 Newlands Ave. T. 021 685 0676 Jacqueline@davidkrut.com www.davidkrut.com
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Susan Greyling Alice Art Gallery manages to nd balance between popular and discerning art without alienating a new-comer or disappointing an art lover. Honesty is something we all strive for in our lives and nd in the most unexpected of places. Take the art world for example, where it’s often a challenge to nd an honest opinion of true value if you’re a buyer. There’s also a reluctance by the public to be honest about a piece of art for fear of being labelled an art ignoramus or un-educated about something that carries a “highbrow” tag.
This is particularly true of Susan Greyling’s work of which Alice holds a number of pieces. She’s known for her ‘bar ladies’ who evoke a realistic sense of sexiness and fun for a pastime with which these are associated. Greyling’s work shows women going about their daily lives with a poignance and reection that draws out warmth and subtle emotion. All the girls are exceptionally beautiful and some are sensually portrayed fullling a household chore without any demeaning connotation or overt sexual undertone.
Alice Art Gallery is one such emporium where artists are sought who carry a common touch and whose paintings are understandable, and customers are sought who may not have an educated view on art, but who feel moved by something they see and carry their convictions on their sleeves.
Colours are vivid and the atmosphere is warm, homely and comforting. The subjects are either caught mid-stream, as though they are oblivious to the presence of the artist, or they offer a brief moment to look up and stop what they’re doing, almost to pose for the artist.
Owner Alice Pitzer believes people are buying art without really understanding what it means. “The main thing is that people must appreciate a painting”, she says. And for her it’s all about the work communicating with the buyer.
Alice Pitzer says Susan has a way of bringing out the best in a woman and I don’t think too many people will disagree.
Greyling’s work shows women going about their daily lives with a poignance and reection….
The philosophy of Alice Art Gallery is to select artists who are honest, have soul and paint from the heart, never copying a piece of work or another artist’s style. Pitzer looks for artists whose work is decorative, attractive and understandable.
Tel: 083 331 8466 Alice: 083 377 1470 217 Drive Street, Ruimsig
alice@global.co.za www.aliceart.co.za
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WESTERN CAPE | GALLERY GUIDE Ebony Ebony has added to their Winter exhibition with exciting new work including hand-felted sculptures by Larita Engelbrecht, new ceramics by Kahmilla Abrahams’s and Ayalah Zohar and paper sculpture by Pieter Henning. Also hanging are several abstract works by John Murray and Hannes Harrs. 67 Loop Str, C.T. T. 021 424 9985. info@ebonydesign.co.za www.ebonydesign.co.za
Iziko Michaelis Collection, Old Town House, Greenmarket Square, CT. T. 021 481 3800 hproud@iziko.org.za www.iziko.org.za
Erdmann Contemporary & the Photographers Gallery za Solo exhibition by Roger Ballen in September. 63 Shortmarket Str, CT. T. 021 422 2762 galleryinfo@mweb.co.za www.erdmanncontemporary.co.za
Johans Borman Fine Art 18 Aug - 22 Sept, “-scape” a juxtaposition of the interpretation, symbolism and metaphorical aspects of the South African landscape by 20th Century Modern Masters such as Hugo Naudé and JH Pierneef with the works of Contemporary landscape artists. 16 Kildare Rd, Newlands, CT. T. 021 683 6863. art@johansborman.co.za www.johansborman.co.za
Everard Read CT 25 Sept – 3 Oct, “Berlin” Solo exhibition of paintings by Sasha Hartslief. 3 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, CT. T. 021 418 4527 ctgallery@everard.co.za www.everard-read-capetown.co.za 34 Fine Art 21 Aug – 8 Sept, “Emulate” a group exhibition. 11 – 22 Sept, an exclusive preview of “numberrs” Asha Zero’s first London solo exhibition. 2nd Floor, The Hills Building, Buchanan Square, 160 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock. T.021 461 1863 info@34fineart.com www.34fineart.com The Framery Art Gallery The Framery Art Gallery is celebrating it’s 17th birthday this month and wishes to thank all the talented artists and loyal clients for the important part they have played in our lives over the years. Until 21 Sept, a group exhibition of Landscapes by artists Sophie Peters, Kim Mobey, Colette Tait, John Kramer, Michael Waters, Phill Hetherington, Herbert Wiedergut, Barbara Lewis, Veronica Ramsay, Bill Mitrovich, Hannes Meintjes, Carlo S’doya, F. Mqhayi & Lindike. 24 Sept - 15 Oct, “Hypnos’ Mixed media on paper by Francois Mouton. 67g Regent Rd, Seapoint. T. 021 434 5022 C. 0781227793 debbiegrewe@gmail.com G2 Art A gallery of diverse and interesting work by local artists, with exciting new offerings by Nicole Pletts, Ronel Human, Adolf Tega, Vanessa Berlein and sculpture by Armand du Rand and Aleri Odendaal. 61 Shortmarket Str between Loop Str & Bree Str. T. 021 4247169 di@g2art.co.za www.g2art.co.za Gill Allderman Gallery The Gallery is dedicated to promoting some of South Africa’s valuable talent. Having moved into cyber space, but based in Kenilworth, Cape Town, the gallery will be specialising in home and corporate visits. C.083 556 2540 gallery@new.co.za www.alldermangallery.co.za Goodman Gallery Cape Town 11 Aug – 15 Sept, “Remembrance” by Hasan & Husain Essop. 22 Sept – 27 Oct, Mounir Fatmi “Suspect Language” 3rd Floor, Fairweather House, 176 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock. T. 021 462 7573/4 cpt@goodman-gallery.com www.goodman-gallery.com Hout Bay Gallery New artworks by Sarah Danes Jarrett, David Kuijers, Koos De Wet and many more. 71 Victoria Ave, Hout Bay. T. 021 790 3618 info@houtbaygallery.co.za www.houtbaygallery.co.za Infin Art Gallery A gallery of work by local artists. Wolfe Str, Chelsea Village, Wynberg. T. 021 761 2816 & Buitengracht Str. CT. T. 021 423 2090 gallery@infinart.co.za www.infinart.co.za Irma Stern Museum From 21 -29 Sept, 40 years retrospective exhibition of jewellery by Michael Cope. Cecil Rd, Rosebank, CT. T. 021 685 5686 irmastern@uct.ac.za www.irmastern.co.za Iziko SA National Gallery 12 July – 14 Oct, “Rendez-vous 12” an exhibition of international contemporary art from the Lyon Biennale in France. 16 Aug – 30 Sept, “Uncontained: Opening The Community Arts Project Archive” 25 Queen Victoria Str, CT. T. 021 467 4660 info@iziko.org.za www.iziko.org.za Iziko Michaelis Collection Ongoing, Dutch treat: Dutch works from the 17th–20th centuries in Iziko collections
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Iziko Castle of Good Hope Until 26 Feb 2013, “Fired” an exhibition of South African ceramics. Buitenkant Str, opposite the Grand Parade, CT. T. 21 464 1262 kmooney@iziko.org.za www.iziko.org.za
Kalk Bay Modern Opening 12 Sept @6pm, Photography by Jurgen Schadeberg and Andrew Barker on show until 6 Oct. 1st Floor, Olympia Buildings, 136 Main Rd, Kalk Bay. T.021 788 6571 kbmodern@iafrica.com www.kalkbaymodern.com Lindy van Niekerk Art Gallery A large selection of artworks by new and prominent South African artists and SA old Masters. 31 Kommandeur Rd, Welgemoed, Bellville. T. 021 913 7204/5 lindy@artpro.co.za www.artpro.co.za The Lovell Gallery The gallery specialises in fresh, contemporary, fine art by artists who are going places. We make investment quality fine art available to collectors while it is still affordable. 139 Albert Rd, Woodstock. T. 021 820 5505 info@lovellgallery.co.za www.lovellgallery.co.za Michaelis Galleries 14 Aug – 4 Sept, “A Shot to the Arse” group exhibition. University of Cape Town, 31 – 37 Orange St, CT. T. 021 480 7170 cara.vanderwesthuizen@uct.ac.za www.michaelis.uct.ac.za The Pot Luck Club Gallery July – end Sept, “Forest reflections” A collection of landscape paintings featuring trees and light by Cape Town painter Fiona Hart. Contact curator Las Madurasinghe on 074 180 4895 The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock. gallery@thepotluckclub.co.za www.thepotluckclub.co.za Provenance Auction House Auctioneers of Fine Art, Antiques and Home Luxury. 8 Vrede str, Gardens, CT. T. 021 461 8009 info@provenanceart.co.za www.provenanceart.co.za Red! The Gallery RED! The Gallery is a dynamic art gallery featuring work from South Africa’s best contemporary and emerging artists , including works by Andrew Cooper, David Kuijers, Wakaba Mutheki and Donna McKellar to name a few. Steenberg Village shopping centre, Reddam Ave, Tokai. T. 021 7010886 red@redthegallery.co.za www.redthegallery.co.za Rose Korber Art 1st – 30th Sept, “Making Faces” an exhibition featuring work by contemporary South African artists that draws on the tradition of portraiture. The selection comprises works made in a variety of media from the 1950s to today, and includes names such as Jurgen Schadeberg, William Kentridge, Richard Smith, Zwelethu Mthethwa, Sam Nhlengethwa, Robert Slingsby, Anthony Lane, Claudette Schreuders, Pamela Stretton, Diane Victor, Georgia Lane and Hanneke Benade. The invention of the camera revolutionized the concept of portraiture as a whole, and, concurrently, painting was released from its documentary role. This did not see the end of the depiction of the human form, however, and both the traditional and new media tended to be put to use for the purposes of portraiture. Today, with the internet, mass media and the moving image all streaming simultaneously, portraiture continues to penetrate ever more deeply into our everyday experience. The phenomenon of social media platforms (and Facebook in particular) exemplifies our current obsession with our own image. 48 Sedgemoor Rd, Camps Bay, CT. T. 021 438 9152 C. 082 781 6144 or 083 261 1173 roskorb@icon.co.za www.rosekorberart.com Rossouw Modern Groot Constantia An Extensive collection of Cobus van der Walt’s works are on exhibit at Bertram’s Tasting Room on the Groot Constantia Wine Estate. Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Constantia Main Rd, Constantia. T. 021 794 2605 gc@rossouwmodern.co.za www.rossouwmodern.co.za
Rudd’s Auctioneers Antique, Fine and Decorative Art. 87 Bree Str, CT. T.021 426 0384 info@rudds.co.za www.rudds.co.za Rust-en-Vrede Gallery Until 20 Sept In Salon A & B & C: “Alter Ego” a group exhibition by Hugo Maritz, Annelie Venter, Lynie Olivier, Paul Birchall, Robert Plotz, Leon Vermeulen, Anthony Holmes, Brad Gray, Annette Pretorius, Corlie de Kock, Dee Donaldson, Natasha de Wet, Lyn Gilbert, Gregory Kerr, Audrey Anderson, Marie Stander, Lance Friedlande, Aidon Westcott, Henk Seymore, Jan du Toit, Claire Menck, Jaco Benade, Rafal Karcz, Janna Prinsloo, Anita Bodenstein Booyens, Christiaan Diedericks. And in the Clay museum: “Majolica” works by Ian Calder. 25 Sept – 18 Oct, In Salon A: Theo Kleynhans exhibits “Island” in Salon B: Vasti Wilkinson exhibits “The Swan and the Beauty Shop” and in Salon C: Paula van Coller Louw exhibits “Siklus” In the Clay museum: Ceramics by Yvonne Martin and Ineke Nicolle. 10 Wellington Rd, Durbanville. T.021 976 4691 rustenvrede@telkomsa.net www.rust-en-vrede.com Salon 91 5 - 29 Sept, “Liefde Leegte / Love Loss” a solo exhibition by Varenka Paschke. Her latest collection of paintings is depicted in her signature style, characterized by her unique ‘canvases’, made up of eclectic blocks of fabric, colour, texture & pattern, skillfully married with her sensitive treatment of line, light, & a subtle palette in her largely figurative oil paintings. 3 - 27 Oct, “The Quiet” a solo exhibition of paintings by Kirsten Lilford. Her technically accomplished paintings echo the work of early nineteenth-century realists but she has already developed a unique style of her own that is at once naturalistic and also informed by contemporary painting practices. 91 Kloof Str, Gardens, CT. T 021 424 6930 info@salon91art.co.za www.salon91.co.za South African Print Gallery 01- 27 September: Judy Woodborne’s Tarot Card Show. A wide selection of fine art prints by South African masters and contemporary printmakers. 109 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock, CT. T. 021 462 6851 info@printgallery.co.za www.printgallery.co.za Sanlam Art Gallery 24 July – 28 Sept, Gerard De Leeuw Centenary Exhibition of bronze sculptures. Sanlam, 2 Strand Rd, Bellville. T. 021 947 3359 sanlamart@sanlam.co.za www.sanlam.co.za SMAC Art Gallery, CT 16 Aug – 27 Sept, “SMAC Plus: Contemporary Collection” 30 Aug – 27 Sept, “Maximilasm” by Barend de Wet. In-Fin-Art Building, Buitengracht Str, CT. T. 021 422 5100 info@smacgallery.com www.smacgallery.com StateoftheArt.co.za Online Art Gallery A curated online art gallery showcasing original and affordably priced artwork by Fine Arts graduates and emerging artists. Each artist has been hand-picked by our curatorial panel to ensure the quality of the work that you are purchasing. Shop directly from the website and have your art delivered to your office or home. Start building your contemporary art collection today! Added value bespoke services include: Corporate Art Solutions; Art Specifier for Interior Designers and Architects, Collectors Resale and Art Commissions. We Ship Worldwide - art delivered to your doorstep. T.072 470 9272 info@StateoftheArt.co.za www.StateoftheArt.co.za Stephan Welz & Company 2 & 3 October, Auction of Decorative & Fine Arts. The Great Cellar, The Alphen Hotel, Alphen Drive, Constantia. T. 021 794 6461 ct@stephanwelzandco.co.za www.stephanwelzandco.co.za Stevenson Cape Town 26 July - 1 Sept, “Mo(u)rning” Zanele Muholi solo exhibition. 6 Sept - 13 Oct, “New Paintings” Zander Blom solo exhibition. Ground Floor, Buchanan Building, 160 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock, CT. T. 021 462 1500 cpt@stevenson.info www.stevenson.info Strauss & Co. 8 October Auction of South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts. The Oval, 1st Floor Colinton House, 1 Oakdale Rd, Newlands. T. 021 683 6560 ct@straussart.co.za www.straussart.co.za
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WESTERN CAPE | GALLERY GUIDE What if the World Gallery 11 Aug – 15 Sept, “Mad Bad Sad Glad” paintings by Janet Werner. 208 Albert Rd, Woodstock, CT. T. 021 448 1438 info@whatiftheworld.com www.whatiftheworld.com
Franschhoek Ebony Continuation of Winter exhibition of classic South African artists including James Thackwray, Matthew Whippman, Diederick During, Gordon Vorster, Alexis Preller and more. Also showing new work by contemporary artists Henk Serfontein, Claudia Ongaro, Shany van den Berg, Olaf Bisschoff and Erik Laubscher. 4 Franschhoek Square, 32 Huguenot Str, Franschhoek. T. 021 876 4477 info@ebonydesign.co.za www.ebonydesign.co.za The Gallery at Grande Provence 12 Aug – 26 Sept, “Walk This Earth Alone” a group exhibition inspired by each participating artist’s individual reference to the conservation or destruction of our environment. This exhibition will be extended into the Project Room. The Cathedral features a permanent selection of artworks by eminent South African Artists. A collection of photographic works by Klaus Tiedge will be on show in The Shop. Main Rd, Franschhoek. T. 021 876 8630. gallery@grandeprovence.co.za www.grandeprovence.co.za Is Art 15 July – 21 Oct, Franschhoek Artists Group Exhibition. 16 Huguenot Str, Franschhoek. T. 021 876 8443 isart@lqf.co.za www.is-art.co.za
George Hyatt Regency Oubaai “Transitions” a collection of new sculptures by Anton Smit. 406 Herolds Bay Rd, George. T. 044 851 1234 Milissa.els@hyatt.com www.oubaai.regency.hyatt.com Strydom Gallery Selection of SA art to be seen in Sept. 79 Market Str, George. T. 044 874 4027 info@artaffair.co.za www.artaffair.co.za
Hermanus Abalone Gallery During Sept in the Main Gallery: Selected works by established artists and Old Masters: Christo Coetzee, Hannes Harrs, Cecil Higgs, Tadeus Jaroszynski, Elzaby Laubscher, Judith Mason, Lynette ten Krooden & Louis van Heerden. In the Annex: 7 - 30 Sept: “African reflections” - Works on paper and on canvas by Amos Letsoalo, Nyangiso Lindi, Nomthunzi Mashalaba, Leonard Matsoso. Sculpture by Jackson Hlungwani and El Loko. 2 Harbour Rd, The Courtyard, Hermanus. T. 028 313 2935 info@abalonegallery.co.za www.abalonegallery.co.za Art Amble Hermanus Village Ten diverse and unique Galleries all within walking distance in the heart of Hermanus Village. Four resident artists’ studios to visit. Collect your Art Amble Guide at any one of the Galleries in Main Road or at the Hermanus Tourism Office. Contact Terry Kobus on 083 259 8869 or email originals@hermanus.co.za for more information. Bellini Gallery & Cappuccino-Bar 28 Sept - 8 Oct, “Big Dreams and Little Moments” recent paintings by Tanya Swiegers-Loots and Henrie Koekemoer. 167 Main Rd, Hermanus. T. 028 312 4988 bellini@telkomsa.net www.bellini-gallery.co.za Originals Gallery The art studio and gallery of Terry Kobus. See the artist at work in his studio and view his latest paintings in an intimate gallery space. Shop 22 Royal Centre, 141 Main Rd, Hermanus. T. 083 259 8869 originals@hermanus.co.za www.OriginalsHermanus.blogspot.com Rossouw Gallery Hermanus 1 – 10 Sept, Jenny Jackson, 78 year old South African artist, will have her very first exhibition at the Rossouw Modern in Hermanus. 3 Harbour Rd, Hermanus. T. 028 313 2222 info@rossouwmodern. co.za www.rossouwmodern.co.za
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Walker Bay Art Gallery View the wide selection of paintings, sculpture & ceramics by established as well as up and coming South African artists. 171 Main Rd, Hermanus. contact: Francois Grobbelaar 028 312 2928 francois@walkerbayartgallery.co.za www.walkerbayartgallery.co.za
Paul Vorster. 17 Main Str, Piketberg. C: 083 739 6196 / 072 659 1973 theartbusiness@gmail.com http://theartbusiness.yolasite.com/
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Sheena Ridley Open Studio and Sculpture Garden Sculptures and Paintings N9 Langkloof near Uniondale, Klein Karoo T. 083 5892881 sheena@ridley.co.za www.ridley.co.za
Prince Albert Gallery Established in 2003, the Prince Albert Gallery always has an eclectic mix of art on display. From George Coutouvidis’s quirky post-modern cartoonism to Guy du Toit’s striking bronzes 57 Church Str, Prince Albert. T. 023 541 1057 C. 082 749 2128 (Brent) karoogallery@intekom.co.za www.princealbertgallery.co.za
Knysna
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Dale Elliott Art Galleries Leaders of the painting course concept in South Africa! 2 Galleries: Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre & The Knysna Mall T. 044 382 5646 dale@daleelliott.co.za www.daleelliott.co.za www.elliottartonline.wordpress.com
Dante Art & Decor A modern Art Gallery since 1995. Proudly South African Art, Ceramics, Gifts & Decor. Furnishing your home with a modern touch of Beauty. Waterstone Village shop 37, Somerset West. C. 084 700 9196, gabby@danteartgallery.co.za www.danteartgallery.co.za
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A Different Drummer Featuring new ceramics by Marylou Newdigate and furniture by Wally Rossini as well as an ongoing exhibition of paintings, sculpture, photographs and object de vertu. Thesen House, 6 Long Street, Knysna. T. 044 382 5107 C.082 552 7262 gallery@finearts.co.za
Gallery 91 Showcasing New Exciting Artworks by Kwazulu-Natal Artists. New functional Handmade Ceramics. 91 Andries Pretorius Str, Somerset West. T. 021 852 6700 C. 084 441 7233 terry@gallery91.co.za www.gallery91.co.za
Knysna Art Gallery 3 Sept - 29 Sept, The Knysna Arts and Crafts Society presents its member’s group exhibition: “Annual Members Spring Exhibition” Old Gaol Complex, cnr of Main and Queen Street, Knysna. T. 044 382 7124 knysnaartgallery@uninet.co.za
Liebrecht Art Gallery 6 - 22 Sept, “On the street where you live” an exhibition of the longawaited latest en plain air paintings in oil by Jaco Coetzee since his sell-out debut exhibition in the Liebrecht Gallery two years ago. 34 Oudehuis Str, Somerset West. T. 021 852 8030 C. 082 682 5710 vineyardartists@gmail.com www.liebrechtgallery.com
Knysna Fine Art In Sept an exhibition of paintings by Margaret Vorster and Elise Macdonald. Featuring bronze sculpture by Lionel Smit. Thesen House, 6 Long Str, Knysna. T. 044 382 5107 C. 082 552 7262 gallery@finearts.co.za www.finearts.co.za
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Sally Bekker Art Studio Ongoing exhibition of recent watercolour and oil paintings. Upstairs in the Knysna Mall. C.082 342 3943 sally_bekker@hotmail.com
Langebaan Bay Gallery Bay Gallery supports excellent, local artists, many of whom are members of S.A.S.A. All mediums exhibited. Marra Square, Bree St, Langebaan. Contact: Daphne 073 304 8744 baygallery@xsinet.co.za www.baygallery.co.za
Oudtshoorn ArtKaroo Gallery Original works of art by established and emerging artists. 107 Baron van Reede, Oudtshoorn. T.044 279 1093 janet@artkaroo.co.za www.artkaroo.co.za
Paarl Hout Street Gallery The Gallery specialises in South African paintings and fine art and features an extensive range of paintings, ceramics and sculptures by more than thirty South African artists. 270 Main Str, Paarl. T. 021 872 5030 zetler@icon.co.za www.houtstreetgallery.co.za
Sasol Art Museum Until end Oct, “20Stellenbosch”: two decades of South African Sculpture (inside sculptures) David Brown, Jackson Hlungwani, Noria Mbasa, Collen Maswanganyi, Samson Mudzunga, Meshack Raphalalani & Philip Rikhotso. 52 Ryneveld Str, Stellenbosch T. 021 808 3691 corliah@sun.ac.za Slee Gallery Opening 3 Sept @ 18:00, “Lyne & Name” by Eduard Haumann, until 14 Sept. Opening 20 Sept @ 18:30, Exhibition of Mexican Vintage Silver Jewellery, until 29 Sept. 101 Dorp Str, Stellenbosch. T. 021 887 3385 gallery@slee.co.za www.slee.co.za SMAC Art Gallery 20 Sept – 25 Nov Solo Exhibition by Sandile Zulu. 1st Floor, De Wet Centre, Church Str, Stellenbosch. T. 021 887 3607 info@smacgallery.com www.smacgallery.com Stellenbosch Art Gallery An extensive selection of paintings, sculpture, handmade glass & ceramics by selected Western Cape artists are on offer to the discerning buyer. 34 Ryneveld Str, Stellenbosch. T. 021 887 8343 mjg@kingsley.co.za www.stellenboschartgallery.co.za
Swellendam Kunstehuijs Fine Art Gallery Representing a wide variety of established and up-and-coming South African artists. 19 Swellengrebel str, Swellendam. T. 028 5142905 C. 082 4349291grady@kunstehuijs.com www.kunstehuijs.com
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The Art Business Contemporary Gallery and Art Consultancy 11 Aug - 17 Sept, a group exhibition entitled “Beyond Skin – the intimacy of portrait”. Participating Artists are: Arlene Amaler-Raviv; Alex Hamilton; Angus Taylor; Annelie van der Vyver; Annelie Venter; Brahm van Zyl; Christiaan Diedericks; Cobus van Bosch; Greta Mcmahon; Henk Serfontein; Jaco van Schalkwyk; Jan du Toit; Judy Bumstead; Juria le Roux; Li Smith; Loni Drager; Madelein Marincowitz; Maria van Rooyen; Marieke Kruger; Marie VermeulenBreedt; Mary Duncan; Pieter Bruwer; Richard Smith; Sarah Danes Jarret; Tanya Poole; Andrew Mogridge; Elizabeth Miller-Vermeulen; Zach Taljaard; Janice van der Westhuizen; Vanessa Berlein; Theo
Dale Elliott Art Gallery Leaders of the painting course concept in South Africa! 80 Main Rd, Villiersdorp. T. 028 840 2927 dale@daleelliott.co.za www.daleelliott.co.za www.elliottartonline.wordpress.com
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Wilderness Beatrix Bosch Studio Unique works in leather as well as paintings & photography can be viewed at her studio. 57 Die Duin, Wilderness. T. 044 877 0585 www.beatrixbosch.co.za Pharoah Art Gallery The gallery features an exquisite collection of Peter Pharoah’s fine art originals & prints including rich colourful portraits, unforgettable African wildlife and bold textured abstracts that are inspired by his travels around Africa. Wilderness Centre, George Road, Wilderness T. 044 877 0265 C. 076 976 2629 gallery@peterpharoah.com www.peterpharoah.com
Kwazulu- Natal Durban The African Art Centre 15 Aug – 9 Sept, “Contemporary Voices” an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by a group of contemporary artists from Durban. 12 Sept – 6 Oct, Contemporary Zulu Pottery by Jabu and Thembi Nala. 94 Florida Rd, Durban. T. 031 312 3804/5 africanartcentre@afri-art.co.za www.afriart.org.za ArtSPACE Durban 3 – 22 Sept, “Science | Art | Art | Science Project” in the Main Gallery a Group exhibition of collaborations between 18 scientists/mathematicians from UKZN and 25 artists from Durban and Pietermaritzburg. “Evolving Movement” Susan Knight Solo Show in the Middle Gallery. 24 Sept – 13 Oct, “Body, Vessel, Archetype” Roz Cryer Solo Show in the Main Gallery. Rob Mills, Peter McKenzie, Matthew Ovendale and Wayne Reddiar group show producing work that intersects with the public and urban sphere in the Middle Gallery. 3 Millar Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban. T.031 312 0793 info@artspace-durban.com www.artspace-durban.com Christie’s International Auctioneers. Gillian Scott Berning, Independent Consultant. T 031 207 8247 Gillian.gsb@mweb.co.za www.christies.com The Collective 27 Aug – 15 Sept, “Round and Round” Printmaking by a group of students from Centre for Visual Art, UKZN Pietermaritzburg. 17 – 29 Sept, Centre for Fine Art and Design Interns Exhibition. 48b Florida Rd, (entrance in 4th Avenue) Greyville, Durban. T. 031 303 4891 thecollectivedurban.blogspot.com Durban Art Gallery Visual Art Schools Curriculum Show. This semi-permanent exhibition is aimed at giving students an opportunity to view and reflect on the artworks whilst preparing for final examinations. Featured artists include Gerald Bhengu, Dumile Feni, MaggieLaubser, J.H. Pierneef, Irma Stern, Gerald Sekoto, Robert Hodgins, ThembaShibase, DineoBopape and Brett Murray. 2nd Floor City Hall, Anton Lembede (Smith) Str, Durban. T. 031 311 2274/5 strettonj@durban.gov.za www.durban.gov.za Elizabeth Gordon Gallery A gallery situated in vibrant Florida Road, offering a variety of SA art. Stockists of Dave Tomlinson bronzes. 120 Florida Rd, Durban T. 031 303 8133 joy@elizabethgordon.co.za www.elizabethgordon.co.za KZNSA Gallery 21 Aug - 9 Sept in the Main Gallery, Terence Bray and Jeannie Kinsler: “Where We Live”. A collaboration between the award winning fashion designer and the painter. 21 Aug - 9 Sept, in the Park Contemporary Gallery Louis de Villiers, aka Skull Boy. “You & Me: A Series of First Times”. 11 Sept - 30 Sept in the Main Gallery Large scale oils on canvases by Heather Conyngham. 166 Bulwer Rd, Glenwood. T. 031 277 1705 gallery@kznsagallery.co.za www.kznsagallery.co.za Tamasa Gallery A small commercial gallery, Tamasa exhibits a broad variety of contemporary KZN artists. 36 Overport Drive, Berea, Durban. T. 031 207 1223
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Tatham Art Gallery 16 Aug – 7 Oct, “Lumo” a solo exhibition of recent works by Dr Valerie Leigh in the Schreiner Gallery. 20 Sept @18h00 “Retinal Shift” by Mikhael Subotzky 2012 Standard Bank Young Artist opens. On show until 2013, in the First Floor Galleries, South African Landscapes: “Storm in the Wheatfields” - History of the Tatham Art Gallery 1903 to 1974.Cnr of Chief Albert Luthuli (Commercial) Rd & Church Str. (Opposite City Hall) Pietermaritzburg. T. 033 392 2801 Thulani.Makhaye@msunduzi.gov.za www.tatham.org.za
A selection of drawings from the contemporary SA WHAG collection. Malcolm Payne – ‘Face Value’, and exhibition of graphic prints on loan from Oliewenhuis, Bloemfontein. 10th Annual David Walters and Friends Ceramic Exhibition in the newly opened Bonnie Ntshalintshali Ceramic Wing. 1 Cullinan Crescent, Civic Centre, Kimberley. T. 053-8311724/5 whag@eject.co.za www.whag.co.za
Underberg The Underberg Studio Set in a delightful garden facing the mountains, the gallery specializes in South African Fine Art landscape photography & Ceramics. Owned by photographer Lawrance Brennon and his potter wife, Catherine Brennon, the gallery is regularly updated with their latest work. 21 Ridge Rd, Underberg. Signage from R617 T. 033 701 2440 / 072 141 9924 / 082 872 7830 bren@yebo.co.za www.underbergstudio.co.za
Eastern Cape Alexandria Quin Gallery & Sculpture Garden Enjoy refreshments under the jacaranda tree while enjoying the sculptures of international sculptor Maureen Quin. 5 Suid Str, Alexandria, Eastern Cape, following the signs from the main street. T. 046 6530121 C. 082 7708000 quinart@mweb.co.za www.quin-art.co.za
East London Ann Bryant Gallery 23 Aug - 22 Sept, “Paper Cuttings from Shaanxi” and “Selected Chinese Prints of the 20th Century”. 9 St. Marks Rd, Southernwood, East London. T. 043 722 4044 annbryant@intekom.co.za www.annbryant.co.za Floradale Fine Art Gallery A newly opened gallery at the Floradale complex showcasing a wide variety of works by local artists including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, mixed-media, photography as well as jewellery & decorative arts. Floradale Centre, Old Gonubie Rd, Beacon Bay. T. 043 740 2031 C. 078 294 7252 rwarren@wol.co.za Malcolm Dewey Fine Art Ongoing exhibition of oil paintings by Malcolm Dewey plus works by a selection of local artists. 60 Darlington Rd, Berea, East London. T. 043 7260421 art@dewey.co.za www.originalart.co.za
Sibusiso Duma, Isinkwa sabantwana Bread for the children, Acrylic on canvas. Mfundo Mthiyane, Preparing Supper, Acrylic on canvas. See African Art Centre for listing.
Port Elizabeth ArtEC 28 Aug – 7 Sept, TAXI Exhibition that will be curated by Bamanye Ngxale. 36 Bird Str, P.E. T. 041 585 3641 gallery@artecpe.co.za www.artecpe.co.za Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum 7 July – 30 Sept, “Melting Pot” artworks such as Indian miniatures, Chinese textiles, Japanese wood-cuts, Xhosa beadwork, British oil paintings, International prints and everything else in between. 1 Park Drive, Port Elizabeth. T. 041 506 2000 artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za www.artmuseum.co.za Ron Belling Art Gallery 5 – 19 Sept, Heritage Exhibition.Opening 25 Sept, “Four Rooms” Bretten-Anne Moolman’s solo exhibition of oils, acrylics and mixed media, until 16 Oct. 30 Park Drive, P.E. T. 041 586 3973 ronbelling@mweb.co.za www.ronbelling.co.za
Northern Cape Kimberley William Humphreys Art Gallery 30 Aug – 30 Sept: Work from the WHAG collection, Dutch, Flemish, British and French work.
Robert Siwangaza - Unemployment. Lino. See SA National Galllery, CT - CAP for details.
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MARIEKE PRINSLOO’S WITH YOUNG SHOW, BARNARD GALLERY, CT
ILLUMINATION - AN EXHIBITION BY ANDRE STEAD , CHRIS MOLLER FINE ART GALLERY, CT
JEANNETTE UNITE’S BOOK LAUNCH OF TERRA, CT
Jeannette Unite and British Consul-General Christopher Trott./ Dr Nicholas Mangeya of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, Marion Rudner of Discovery Health, filmmaker Bjorn Rudner/ / Franci and Johannes Cronje / Jeannette Unite and performance artist Tossie van Tonder. THE ROOF WETTING OF REVAMPED LIEBRECHT GALLERY -SOMERSET WEST.
MISTAKE SHOW, MICHAELIS ART GALLERY
Mike Rafi and Karin Bougas CLAIRE MENCK: HIDDEN LIFE SHOW AT THE RON BELLING ART GALLERY, PORT ELIZABETH.
TWO WOMEN SHOW AVITAL LANG ART GALLERY, CT
Top: Tali, Stuart, Desire,/ Bottem: Jenne Irving admiring a wooden sculpture by Von Dee / Below: Desire De Klerk posing with some of her artworks / Chandre Bronkhorst with one of her paintings WALK THIS EARTH ALONE EXHIBITION AT GALLERY @ GRANDE PROVENCE, Photo’s: Janet Botes (www.janetbotes.co.za)
DE MAGNETE BY JACKI MCINNES ,NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY GALLERY
Middle Row: Gerhard Jacobs, Marelize Kruger, Gordon Froud, Christina Naurattel, Jacki McInnes, Ant Smith Bottom Row: Gordon Froud/ Richardt Strydom, Diane Victor, Ian Marley/ Artist: Jacki McInnes WHITE RIVER GALLERY
Danien Esselen Marlize meyer/ Karin Daymond with On This Day / Tamar Mason with My Mt DNA
Ingrid Bolton wins 2012 Sasol New Signatures Prize Artistic empowerment has no boundaries or age restriction and Ingrid Bolton, a 48-year-old Franschoek-based emerging artist, demonstrates that you can follow your passion despite your career path or age. With her cutting edge artwork, ‘Un(sea)n’, Bolton captivated the Sasol New Signatures judging panel and walked away with the coveted title of the 2012 Sasol New Signatures winner. Bolton received the grand-prize of R60 000 and a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Arts Museum next year. ‘Un(sea)n’ presents a construction of microscopic diatoms made from delicate porcelain, representing a ball, suspended above a circular tray of oil. The runner-up was Kenyan-born, Mandy Martin, who walked away with a cash prize of R20 000, for her winning pieces titled ‘Trembling Giant’ and ‘Virgin Pulp’. ‘Trembling Giant’, is named after what is said to be one of the oldest trees found in nature. The entire piece is made from paper, paper threads and paper pulp, cast into thin veil sheets and 06
imbedded in a layer of concentric circles. The five Merit Award winners were: Brendon Erasmus, Martin Pieter Klaasee, Lindi Lombard, Renzke Scholtz and Zelda Stroud who each received R5 000.
(Top) Ingrid Bolton: ‘Un(sea)n (Left) Mandy MartinTrembling Giant (Right) Zelda Stroud reference no 76 SA ART TIMES. September 2012
Vuleka Art Award 2012 Selected works on show at Art.b Gallery until 29 September 2012
Ten special commendation awards sponsored by the South African Art Times were presented.
Vuleka is aimed at inspiring creativity and artistic vision amongst emerging and established South African Artists. The competition is open to all artists who are South African citizens, 18 years or older who have not held a solo exhibition in the past three years. This prestigious event is an enormous stimulus for amateur artists and without a doubt the barometer for the future of art in our region.
The recipients of these awards are: Adriaan Alkema, Gill Cowen, Inge Dawn, Corlie de Kock, Jono Dry, Francesca Louw, Benjamin Mitchley, Patrick Nanjinje, Chris Ruthven and Mawande Zenzile Three merit prizes, sponsored by Ecozone, The Arts Association of Bellville and Suzette Bell-Roberts were also awarded. Joe Dolby’s diptych entitled The Laying Out, together with Marna Hattingh’s acrylic works titled Everybody Loves Everyone and Navigators, received Merit Awards. Colleen Ross and Rae Goosen’s collaborative piece titled Whose Art is it Anyway? received the third merit award. This art competition forms part of the city’s on-going attempts as part of its arts and culture strategy to nurture and grow local art and artists, by providing a platform to both showcase their talents and receive acknowledgement and feedback from a
The popularity of this competition is growing rapidly. This year, the competition drew close to 300 entries. A selection of 67 works is currently on exhibition at Art.b Gallery. A series of oil paintings by Janice Rabie was selected as the best overall work. She is the recipient of the R20 000.00 cash prize, sponsored by artist Conrad Theys. SA ART TIMES. September 2012
broader community in which they live. Councillor Pascoe, Executive Councillor for Tourism, Events and Marketing, said “The portfolio is geared towards growing the diversity and opportunity of local artists to participate in as many platforms as possible. The city’s primary focus has almost exclusively focused on music and major events in that genre, such as Cape Town International Jazz festival, Cape Town Carnival, all of which celebrates Cape Town’s rich heritage in music. This is our first attempt to begin to redirect some of the energy towards highlighting and showcasing some of the other talents in the city”. The Art.b gallery is situated in Bellville Library Centre, Carel van Aswegen Street 1. Janice Rabie: Conrad Theys Prize for the best overall work / Joe Dolby: The Lying Out, Oil on canvas 2. Colleen Ross and Rae Goosen’s collaborative work: Whose art is it anyway? / Jono Dry 3. Marna Hattingh / Francisca Louw 4. Corlie de Lock Photo’s Tiaan van Deventer
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ART TIMES | NEW PRINCE ALBERT ART FESTIVAL: PART
Kentridge, Goldblatt Headline Prince Albert Art Festival (PArt) Friday 28 - Sunday 30 September 2012 To mark the town’s 250th birthday celebration and the Prince Albert Gallery’s tenth anniversary, more than 30 of South Africa’s most renowned visual artists will be participating in the village’s first Art Festival.
Exhibiting Artists include : Sally Arnold, Philip W. Badenhorst, Hennie Boshoff and the Villa Kruger, Louis Botha, David Chancellor, Neels Coetzee, George Coutouvidis, Sheila Coutouvidis, Guy du Toit, Richard John Forbes, David Goldblatt, Charmaine Haines, Martin Haines, Clive Heyne, Lesley-Ann Hoets, Diane Johnson-Ackerman, William Kentridge, Estelle Marais, Nico Masemola, Gill Maylam, Diane McLean, JP Meyer, Joshua Miles, Hekkie Moos, Hylton Nel, Hermann Niebuhr, Samantha Reinders, Mikhael Subotzky, Hannalie Taute, Jill Trappler, Christine Thomas, Shany van den Bergh, Strijdom van der Merwe, Michael Vlok, Gareth Williams, Derek McKenzie, Alex Hamilton, Alf Gundersen (retrospective).
The festival is scheduled for the weekend of the 28th of September 2012 and interrogates the theme of The Vulnerable Landscape. Artists will explore all aspects of landscape: interiors, the mind, urban renewal and destruction, the veld and closer to home, the beautiful and vast landscapes of the Karoo. In addition to the Gallery, housed in the historic Seven Arches Building, other venues around the architecturally acclaimed village will be in use. “We wanted to include as much of the town as possible,” said Gallery owner Brent PhillipsWhite. “We’ll be offering lectures and workshops as well as the exhibitions in some of these venues.” He said art lovers will find work by painters, photographers, ceramicists, print-makers, sculptors and land artists at the festival.Prince Albert Gallery co-director, Mary Anne Botha explained: “The arid Karoo is vulnerable to climate change and human intrusion. Water for food and settlement is scarce. Fossil water held in deep aquifers is irreplaceable. New work will be on display by David Goldblatt, William Kentridge, Hylton Nel and
Hermann Niebuhr. Other artists exhibiting include Standard Bank Artist of the Year 2012 Mikhael Subotzky, internationally celebrated Philip W. Badenhorst and land artist Strijdom van der Merwe. An exhibition will be curated featuring Karoo artists’ response to the threat of fracking. Workshops will be on offer by photographer Louis Botha, Jill Trappler and reduction woodblock printmaker Joshua Miles. Prominent paleontologist Judy Maguire and artist JP Meyer will offer lectures in the evenings. And the town’s recreational cooking school, African Relish, will have a special weekend cooking course uniting JP Meyer and Chef and designer Jacques Erasmus for From Palate to Palette. Other restaurants around the village will host dinners with artists. The Gallery will be updating its website with any additions to the programme. www.princealbertgallery.co.za The town’s accommodation fills up quickly. To book: www.patourism.co.za For further information contact: Brent Phillips-White karoogallery@intekom.co.za Tel: +27 (0) 23 5411 057 Mobile: +27 (0) 82 749 2128
Joshua Miles Reduction Woodblock Workshop
Garingbome, reduction woodblock print by Joshua Miles Well-known reduction woodblock artist, Joshua Miles, is presenting a 2 day workshop as part of Prince Albert’s inaugural Prince Albert Art Festival (PArt) on the 29th and 30th September 2012 at a cost of R950.
For further information and booking please contact Brent
karoogallery@intekom.co.za
The South African
Print Gallery is proud to present:
Judy Woodborne 01 September - 27 September 2012 The Tarot Card Portfolio is a series of etchings by Judy Woodborne illustrating the 22 cards of the Marjor Arcana of the Tarot. This collection of images presents a unique and personal interpretation of the traditional cards, and is the result of a four year collaboration between Tarot reader, Joanne Jardine and the artist. The etchings are limited to an edition of 30, with the first 10 prints collected in a portfolio
The South African Print Gallery: 109 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town. Home of South African Fine Art Prints
www.printgallery.co.za
ART TIMES | SOUTH AFRICAN ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION FAIR
There are a small group of art dealers in South Africa who have a secret As with all dealers catering to a niche market there is always the challenge of how to get exposure to the right market where a dealer has the opportunity to meet, get to know and build a relationship with clients who are of the right calibre for him. A successful art dealer needs to have the professional expertise to understand the artistic needs of his clients, and match that with quality works that will complement their collections. So how does one do this? Well three South African dealers have found a way that is working for them. In a market where expert knowledge and a reputation of honesty and credibility are key, they have successfully found an opportunity to endorse these positive attributes of theirs and gain exposure to the right market. Jeremy Du Mughn of Jeremy Stephen Antiques, Johans Borman of Johans Borman Fine Art and Alan Uria of The White House Gallery are all members of the South African Antique Dealers Association (SAADA). This allows them the privilege of being able to exhibit at each of SAADA’s two annual fairs, the first in Cape Town in February and the second in Johannesburg in October each year. SAADA is a particularly prestigious association that is 48 years old and has as its members the top antique dealers in the country. SAADA’s standards are continually maintained ensuring that both the standard of stock of its dealers and the integrity of both its members and itself always remain extremely high. A fair like the SAADA fair is ideal for a dealer like Jeremy Du Mughn of Jeremy Stephen Antiques as he not only deals in art, but also in glass and in 20th century design furniture. Jeremy says that this fair gives a more holistic picture to his customers than a specialist art fair. “I find that my customers like to see a combination of items that they enjoy collecting and having in their homes” says Jeremy. SAADA Fairs always showcase a selection of collectable items of the highest quality of what has come onto the market at
Pemba, George - ‘Girl with firewood’
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the time. At the fair in October at the Wanderers club Jeremy will be exhibiting an early Alexis Preller painting showing a luba figure on a magical blue background. The painting is full of symbolism typical of Preller’s works. Johans Borman agrees with Jeremy adding “SAADA represents the cream of antique experts today and as such attracts the top collectors and buyers who know that they are dealing with knowledgeable and reputable dealers who are offering items that are authentic and of the highest quality. To participate at a SAADA fair means that the members collectively offer collectors and buyers an opportunity to view high grade antiques and works of art under one roof. It is therefore the ideal event to offer unique and interesting top quality works because one is dealing with an informed audience.” Johans Borman will primarily be showing modern works of art by the S.A. masters, which will be juxtaposed by relevant contemporary works in order to focus on social developments and progress reflected on by artists over the past 100 years. Another art dealer who has successfully been exhibiting at the SAADA fair is Alan Uria from The White House Gallery. “We have been exhibiting at the SAADA fair in Johannesburg for seven years now” says Alan, “I love the intimacy and exclusivity that you feel at the SAADA fair” Alan says that he always finds the calibre of the SAADA client high and always manages to forge new relationships. “Besides…” adds Alan “I always find it rewarding and fun to be a part of!” Alan travels extensively internationally to select pieces for both his gallery and the fair and will this year again showcase paintings, prints and lithographs by artists such as Kentridge, Catherine and Chagall. The S.A. Antique Dealers Association’s 48th annual fair will be held from the 26th to the 28th October 2012 at the Wanderers Club 21 North road Illovo from 10am to 6pm daily. For more information visit www.saada.co.za or call 011 880 0815. The gala opening is held on Thursday 25th October by invitation only.
Marc Chagall, William Kentridge- Radio, Alexis Preller
SA ART TIMES. September 2012
JOBURG ART FAIR FRINGE / NEWS | ART TIMES
Joburg Fringe: A Joburg Art Fair sideshow
5 to 9 September 2012 Braamfontein www.joburgfringe09.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/pages/Joburg-Fringe The Joburg Fringe running in sync with the Joburg Art Fair will give art lovers the chance to see some extraordinary, less commercial and emerging work; pieces that might push boundaries not risked on the Art Fair’s more formal programme. Last year all our sideshow action unfolded in the Blackburn Building ground floor garage on Melle Street; this year we change our venue but remain loyally located in Braamfontein, we open one day ahead of the Joburg Art Fair on the 5th of September. Joburg Fringe 2012 is generously supported by The Goethe Institut – and courtesy of the Goethe Institut and the Joburg Art Fair we have a stand on the main show !The submitted work has been considered by our jury comprising: Anthea Buys, Alexandra Dodd, Joseph Gaylard Khwezi Gule and David Koloane. In 2008 Fouad Asfour, Sharlene Khan and Claudia Shneider, wondering if and where the fringe of the new-to-be JoburgArtFair was happening; staged Esikhaleni - Spacial Practices in collaboration with the Dead Revolutionaries Club and the Afrika Culture Centre. They presented a curated show featuring fearless exhibitionists from the vanguard of the South African collective art scene: Blank Projects, Spaza Art Gallery, Outlet Gallery, Worldart, Gugulective and The Bag Factory. Individual artists included Johan Thom, Sharlene Khan, Claudia Shneider, Senzo Nhlapo, Bev Price and Jonathan Garnham. Blank Projects commissioned a manic fresh road video piece filmed by Jeremy Puren and Daniel Naude – The Movie, en route to the fringe. Reflecting the zeitgeist of 2009, the Joburg Fringe retreated to a one-personshow hosted by Right on the Rim Project Saloon and courtesy of Jonathan Liebmann in the raw building site of Arts on Main. Staging a pre-exhibition fringe event Claudia Shneider built the Living and Dying in Africa dead elephant sculpture from global shoppers. Little reviewed by the main stream art press, its memory lives on in the minds of those lucky enough to have experienced its brief existence next to the first floor deceased lift shaft at Arts on Main. In 2010, Joburg Fringe presented a two-team line-up of local and visiting video artists. Curatorial intervention was kept to a minimum. Participants were given no set themes to follow and no time limits were imposed. The works provided diverse viewings of what was out there; eye candy, serious short narratives, lyrical non-performances and a local classical gem The Fridge ca1989 directed by Robert Weinek . The list of venues reflected the growth of the Joburg Fringe. It included The Bioscope, Canteen at Arts on Main, The Bag Factory, Mofolo Art SA ART TIMES. September 2012
Centre in Soweto, Sports Bar at The Troyeville Hotel, Anglo Gold Ashanti and Maraschinos in Sandton. 2011 Joburg Fringe was subscribed to beyond expectations, necessitating a jury comprising: Khwezi Gule, Matthew Krouse, Kagiso Pat Mautloa, and Claudia Shneider. . So much happened that Spring – at the Blackburn Building ground floor parking garage (sponsored by South Point) Joburg fringe took charge, transformed the space (mini story in itself) and performed beautifully alongside The Neighbour Goods Market debut (fresh from The Bisucit Mill in Woodstock) next door , and Pride’s Side Dish debut in Braamfontein. Historical context To formally participate in art fairs, galleries are required to cough up loads of bucks. Participating to make money from sales and showcase their latest discoveries, they are naturally inclined to show works capable, in the main, of generating serious commercial incomes. Not so for a fringe event, which can strut its stuff on a floor space that costs a fraction of the Fair’s real estate. It is mainly underexposed artists – relishing the possibilities for exposure – who use the Fringe platform. But established and well-known contributors often join fringe events to participate in an alternative platform with fresh talent and boost their street cred. Fringes and fringers are by nature opportunistic, feeding off the buzz that is generated by the staging of an art fair, busking for the audience who pitched up for the main event. The stage is set, the public is in an art-hungry frame of mind and the international buyers are in town looking for good work – and, of course, looking to the fringe for little-before-seen artworks and ideas. Globally, fringes have gained a special place. What would the Edinburgh Festival be without its fringe? In fact, these days, what respectable art fair doesn’t have its fringe? With time, art fairs are linked to their fringes; Art Basel (Liste, Volta4 and Scope), Art Cologne (Rheinschau, Tease Art), Art Basel Miami Beach (Nada, Pulse, Scope, to name but three of 23+ accompanying fairs!) and Art Forum, Berlin (Kunstsalon, Berliner Liste, Preview). Locally, the Grahamstown Arts Festival and her gorgeous fringe draw the crowds with a double-bill performance. 43
Latest Public Art Project: Marco Cianfanelli’s
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
The site being leveled and cleared of grass.
A side view of two sample columns at the manufacturer.
The focal point where the image comes into view will be about 30m from the base of the sculpture. The total length of the art work will be around 50m long and 10.5m high.Pouring the concrete base for the sculpture columns.The face plates being laid out before being welded to the support columns.
Spray painting the mild steel columns with a black etch primer. After two years the etch primer will fade and the columns will turn to a deep rust color. 15 columns are up and you can start to see the back of the head.
Side view of the sculpture at night. The sculpture only comes into focus when you stand 35m from the sculpture base.
AMAFA / Heritage KwaZulu Natal, the uMngeni Municipality and The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs have commissioned a large scale sculpture by Marco Cianfanelli and Culture Mechanics to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the arresst of Nelson Mandela which happened at the site on the 5th of August 1962. Brendan Copestake project managed the sculpture fabrication and installation as well as the building works. Photo by Jonathan Burton. The sculpture is comprised of 50 columns that are placed onto a concrete base. From a standing position of 35m from the sculpture, the columns come into focus and the image of Nelson Mandela can be seen.The sculpture was unveiled by President Jacob Zuma on the 4th of August 2012. Directions -29° 28′ 6.07″, +30° 10′ 15.70″ Take the N3 highway to Durban / Johannesburg. Outside of Howick, take the Howick Midmar Dam turnoff and follow the R103 to Lions River. The sculpture is 5 min from the N3 turnoff and is well signposted.
Close up of the column.
Marco Cianfanelli, the artist, inspecting a 6.5m high sample column. The start of the earth excavation
The face plates being welded to the support column. Completed support columns waiting to be cleaned and then painted. Lifting the columns into place. Each column weighs between 400 kg and 700 kg. The truck arriving with 20 of the columns loaded. The columns starting to go up.
Marco and Jurie measuring out the exact focal point of the sculpture.You can start to see the face coming into view. Jurie van der Westhuizen from Estee Automation, fabricated the steel. Standing in the sculpture forest. Sunset through the columns.
Marco Cianfanelli, Jurie van der Westhuizen and Christopher Till discussing the sculpture details. President Jacob Zuma is seen with KwaZulu-Natal premier Zweli Mkhize , provincial Speaker Peggy Nkonyeni and Mandla Mandela, grandson of former president Nelson Mandela at the unveiling of the sculpture. (Sapa)
ART TIMES | SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS PROFILE
The South African Society of Artists Celebrates 110 years of existence
Exhibitions, the Annual – which is a judged exhibition – and the Merit. Over 470 works were submitted by the members at this year’s Annual Selection Day in August, of which over 220 were selected for inclusion by judges drawn from academic institutions and who’s-who in the art world. Scoring by the three judges is done through a computerised system which delivers fast and accurate results. This year’s judges all agreed that this is the fairest method of judging and one where each work gets an equal chance. The Merit, held early in the following year, is an exhibition to which the top scoring artists selected for the Annual are each invited to exhibit several new paintings.
On 26 September 1902 a notice appeared in the Cape Times inviting those interested in the formation of the proposed South African Society of Artists to a meeting at 16h30 that afternoon at Kamp’s Café, Plein Street, Cape Town. The goal of the newly formed Society was “the encouragement of art and artists.” This still holds true; the Constitution states: “The objectives of the Society shall be the advancement, encouragement and promotion in South Africa of the representational and abstract graphic arts, especially drawing and painting, and also sculpture.” 110 years later, a number of people highly esteemed in the art world have commented on the services and standing of the Society. Some of these comments are: From Hayden Proud, Curator of Historical Paintings and Sculpture, Iziko Museums of Cape Town: “After 110 years the South African Society of Artists (SASA) can look back over a varied and proud history. At its inception in 1902 it promised to offer a “helping hand” to all artists in the subcontinent. May the SASA flourish in the years ahead and always strive to live up to these aims.” From Andrew Lamprecht, Senior Lecturer, Michaelis School of Fine Art, UCT: “I am always amazed at the energy, vivaciousness and passion that SASA and its members exude whenever I have anything to do with the organisation. It really is a group that is unified by a common interest and it is impossible not be drawn into the moment with them and give over to that blissful pleasure of making, looking at and loving art.” From Derric van Rensburg, internationally acclaimed artist: “SASA encompasses the totality of the human being, mind, body and spirit. Ideas, emotions, the natural and supernatural come into play as paint is applied to canvas or paper creating the “language of art”. Through this language two ideals are forged - one of living in the now and of course the legacy that is left behind for the future! It is an absolute pleasure to be involved with SASA in realizing these ideals” It has been a long journey since then, but today, the South African Society of Artists (SASA) remains one of the longest standing organisations of its kind in South Africa. SASA nurtures a sense of community among practicing artists and is growing from strength to strength with nearly 500 members spread country-wide. Among its early members were artists such as Maggie Laubser, Hugo Naude, JH Pierneef and Ruth Prowse. Another was Professor Edward Roworth, whose daughter, Ivanonia, has been a member for 76 years and still takes part in the Society’s exhibitions. Current Patrons are Alice Goldin, Conrad Theys and Sam Nhlengethwa, and SASA is delighted that Sam Nhlengethwa has confirmed that he will travel to Cape Town to open its 106th Annual Exhibition on 1st October this year. Four major exhibitions per year are now held; two unselected Members’ 46
SASA’s first exhibitions were held in the Drill Hall in Darling Street, where over 450 paintings were shown, mounted on lengths of cloth. Many of its members were well-known professional artists who kept studios in Burg, St George’s and Long Streets. In its early years the Society had its own premises in Burg Street. SASA has come a long way since then, and today we are privileged to use the excellent facilities at the Sanlam Hall at Kirstenbosch Gardens for exhibitions which attract many regular buyers and collectors as well as overseas tourists. SASA organises many varying activities for its members; plein-air outings are arranged during the summer at scenic Cape spots and life drawing sessions are held during the winter months. One-day workshops are held with instruction by well-known artists such as Dale Elliott, Gavin Collins, Wallace Hulley and Derric van Rensburg. Three further in-house competitions are held during the year: “Landscape, Life and Still Life”, “Drawing,” and at the end of the year, the “Eleanor Palmer Trophy” painting competition. Many highly experienced art teachers in all mediums are members. Although the Society is based in Cape Town, members living elsewhere take part in its exhibitions by sending their works by courier. Monthly meetings, held in the evenings on the last Thursday of the month, bustle with members, friends and guests who attend the demonstrations and art-related talks at the Athenaeum in Newlands. Recent speakers and demonstrators have been Hayden Proud, Andrew Lamprecht, Louis Jansen van Vuuren and Derric van Rensburg. Local members are encouraged to use the well-stocked library, which holds over 500 books, local and overseas art magazines and DVD’s. Many new plans are in the pipe-line for 2013, one of which is a one day Art Fair, where members will be able to display and sell their works; another is computerising the library system. Also planned are demonstrations of various art materials showing the ever-expanding product ranges possible for experimentation in artistic creation. The Society’s Outreach programme seeks to support and encourage artists who need and deserve assistance. It provides an annual prize to a graduating student from the UCT Michaelis School of Fine Art and has recently donated to the “Sometimes Children” project run by the Frank Joubert Art Centre. SASA also sponsors membership to deserving artists who will benefit from its extensive activities, as “Helping Tomorrow’s Artists” is its Outreach motto. In November 2011 SASA organised a children’s poster competition and exhibition involving 3 schools, where the children were supplied with donated paper and art materials. This exhibition was held at the Central Library in Cape Town and was officially opened by Councillor Beverley Cortje-Alcock, Mayoral Committee member of Social and Early Childhood Development. People join SASA for various reasons, some simply want an outlet to sell their work, others join to meet other artists, or to enjoy the monthly talks, demonstrations and outings. Eunice Geustyn, Executive Head of the Ruth Prowse School of Art and one of the Judges at our recent Selection, says: “I really enjoyed the diversity of work and it is always wonderful for me to see that people are exploring their creativity, developing, growing, perfecting their skills as artists and adding to our cultural capital.” To join SASA on-line or for more information please visit the website: www.sasa-artists.co.za Alternatively email the Secretary: secretary@sasa-artists.co.za or telephone (021) 671 8941. SA ART TIMES. September 2012
Above: Over 470 works submitted by SASA members at the 2012 Annual Selection Day. Middle: Tough decisions 2012 Judges include: Natalie Hirschman, Eunice Geustyn and Gabriel Clark-Brown. 2011 Judge Andrew Lambrecht at a critique session of members work.
The South African Society of Artists ‘Best of’ award paintings at the 2012 Annual Selection along with a quote by the artists of how they feel about their win Awarded “Best of” Acrylics ‘Sunbird & Hibiscus’ by Elva Palombo “Painting is what I do and who I am, winning this prize is just the icing on the cake”
Awarded “Best of” Oil ‘3 Beauties ‘ by Lynn Northam “I was thrilled when it won ‘Best Oil’ , being acknowledged for my oils at this level is a huge honour”
Awarded “Best of” Watercolour” ‘The Secret’ by Marion Langton “To me winning this award means that I feel I have come to understand that perhaps my work can hold its own against fierce competition” Awarded “Best of” Pastels ‘Dry Cleaned’ by Veronica Reid “Really thrilled about my painting being chosen when there are so many good artists exhibiting”
Awarded “Best of” Drawing ‘Danny the Flower Seller’ by Cathy McShannon “It feels great to have the hard work rewarded, I am still smiling!” Awarded “Best of “ Sculpture ‘Vulnerable’ by Chris Sharpe “I am a new member and was very thrilled to have won the Best Sculpture award for my figurative work”
Awarded “Best of” Print Media ‘The Avenue’ by Marilyn Southey “All I can say is that I feel deeply honoured to receive an award from a Society with so many brilliant artists among its members!” Awarded “Best of” Mixed Media ‘Ville de Paris’ by Margie Johnson “It’s a great feeling that now and then, someone who teaches, can!!”
Wedgewood Drawing by Adele Galgut
Boesman’s Gif. Oil by Phyllida Louw
Sunny Street, Radda, Tuscany Oil by Bill Brown
The South African Society of Artists Presents an Exhibition of their Members’ Work for 2012
The 106th Annual Exhibition will be held at the Sanlam Hall at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens from 1 - 11 October 2012
This is an exhibition of work that has been selected by an elite panel of judges
• Natalie Hirschman – Renowned Artist and Art Teacher • Eunice Geustyn – Executive Head of the Ruth Prowse School of Art • Gabriel Clark-Brown – Editor and Publisher of SA Art Times The exhibition will be opened by Internationally Acclaimed Contemporary Artist
Sam Nhlengethwa The exhibition is open to all and we invite you to come along and view our members’ work. The exhibition will be open daily from 1 – 11 October, from 09h30 – 17h30.
SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS PO Box 2574, Clareinch, 7740 secretary@sasa-artists.co.za www.sasa-artists.co.za http://sasartists.blogspot.com http://www.facebook.com/SASArtists
Life is a buzz at SASA: (Top) Plein-Air painting outing on the slopes of Constantia (Right) Past Presidents of SASA Middle: Derric van Rensburg opening speaker for the Merit Exhibition 2012. Louis Janson van Vuuren demonstrating his pastels to SASA members. Dale Elliott giving his acrylic instruction at his workshop for SASA members. Gavin Collins give demo classes demonstrating his oil painting at a SASA monthly members meeting Below: Guests enjoy the display of paintings at SASA’s Members ‘1’ Exhibition. (Right) Acclaimed artist Paul Richard Smith opening SASA’s Members ‘1’ Exhibition.