Volume 20 Issue: May 2018
Gauteng Region
Lalage Hunter Glazecor Award 2017
Affiliate South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA)
Letter from the Chair Dear Gauteng Members, Things have been a bit hectic already this year and the time is running away! We have managed to secure a venue and pin down dates for the Gauteng Regional exhibition 2018 which I am happy to share with you. My Creative Heritage – a themed exhibition of ceramic plates by members of Gauteng Region of CSA. As our Regional exhibition runs in September – Heritage month in South Africa, we have decided to hold a special themed exhibition that will run alongside the Regional exhibition. This themed exhibition is open to all members who also enter the Regional exhibition (i.e. if work is entered for the themed exhibition, there must also be an entry for the Regional). Participants are invited to submit 1 ceramic plate that draws on this theme – •
Plates may be formed using any ceramic technique, decorated in any ceramic medium and may be in relief, (maximum 10cms relief from wall). All plates must fit into the wall space 40cms x 40 cms, absolutely no exceptions. Plates must have hanging devices and be delivered complete.
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Plates can be round, square etc, providing they do not exceed 40cms x 40 cms in any direction.
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Artist’s statement – A paragraph is required to give visitors a short background into the idea behind the plate.
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If you are unsure or have any questions, please contact myself or John Shirley.
I look forward to seeing the usual high standard of work we have come to expect from our Gauteng members. Warm Regards,
Colleen
Gauteng Chair
Heritage
Heritage is a deceptively simple idea. It can be considered to be made up of the practices and traditions that are passed on from parents to children, but it also has to do with what has been passed on from the family, community and place where people have been raised. For example, heritage can include a family’s professional history; religious affiliation; or cultural traditions. Yet heritage also includes that which is part of the national consciousness. A person who was born in South Africa, for instance, has both a national South African heritage, as well as a more personal and private one. Such a person might also be considered to have an African heritage too, because they were born on the continent of Africa.
Gauteng Regional exhibition 2018 Opening: Sunday 2 September 11am
Venue: Museum Africa, Newtown, Johannesburg Closes: Last day Wednesday 26th September at 5pm, collect sold and unsold work on Thursday 27th September Submissions will be by image. All Gauteng members may enter 3 pieces, one of which may be a set/group. Online submissions: From Monday 30th July till Friday 3rd August. System closes at midnight. Accepted work notification: Online on Monday 13th August (Entry numbers only – no names)
When people talk about Delivery of accepted work to Museum Africa: South African heritage, they Saturday 25th August between 10 am and 12 noon might be referring to anything from famous stretches of Feedback to members from Selectors will take coastline in Kwazulu-Natal, place on Wednesday 15th August between 10am to shweshwe fabric, to Bunny and 1pm. Private feedback by appointment only – Chow. Heritage is therefore contact Gill Clark for an appointment. something quite personal and changes from person to person. Venue: The Pottery Studio, Bryanston.
Detail of installation “Marking Time” by Glenda Fick - Premier Award at the G&W Ceramics Southern Africa Gauteng Regional exhibition 2017
John’s Column
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his year in Gauteng we have a regional exhibition and in the Cape, we have the national Biennale. Both of these shows are major events on the local ceramics calendar and are incredible showcase opportunities for all ceramists.
This brings me to the work presented for these exhibitions. How often I hear people saying they hope they can get their work fired in time for submissions or waiting for the final firing before the deadline date to see if they get something suitable out of the firing. For exhibitions of this standing is this the best way to approach them. My ideal would be to hold back work that you are happy with throughout the year and then when the time comes you have a selection on hand from which you can choose your best pieces rather than waiting for the last minute with the luck of the draw attitude. Both of the above exhibitions are by online submissions and again photographs of the work must be submitted. If you are not confident about your photography skills now is the best time to start practicing. If you are not happy with the results you are getting ask a friend with more experience for assistance. Remember your entry into these shows can be turned down if the quality of your images is not up to scratch so my advice right now is to start holding back your best work and take images as you have the work. 3 images of each piece, 2 views and a detail shot. Imagine when the time comes to enter your work if you had all the pieces ready together with your images, taking the stress out of what can be a very stressful time.
work shop with
Martin Swart
Martin Swart has a studio situated on his family farm near Arniston in the beautiful Overberg, Western Cape.
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e lives and works there producing a large range of thrown porcelain, stoneware and earthenware handmade pottery. We are thrilled to have Martin in Gauteng in July to present a workshop where you will be able to watch him in action making his beautiful and highly sought after work.
The workshop will be held at: The Pottery Studio • 24 Old Kilcullen Road • Bryanston • Saturday 28th July • 14h00 - 17h00 This promises to be a very popular workshop and space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment. To confirm your booking please send proof of payment for the workshop to Gillian at ceramicssa@icon.co.za Our Banking details are:Ceramics SA Gauteng. FNB Westgate • Branch code 250841 • Acc no. 56340006555
Wall of pla tes As part of the National exhibition we are planning a wall of plates in the foyer (Salon C) of Rust-enVrede for which we invite members to submit two plates for selection. Images of the plates must be submitted at the same time as images for National entries. Plates will also be subject to selection by the selection panel. Maximum diameter of the plates is 35cm and must be ready to hang, that is have their hanging apparatus installed. Plates that are not hang ready will not be exhibited. Plates must be for sale.
Entry form submission for National and plates: 28 September
Image submission: 28 September to 2 October
Selection results to members: 17 October
Delivery date at venue: 29 October (National) 30 October (local)
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Karen van der Riet For the Month of May
June Lalage Hunter July Carolyn Heydenrych
Joburg Movie Nights
2nd tuesday of the month Join us at The Bryanston Pottery Studio every second Tuesday of the month Bring R100 and a plate of eats to share Time: 5:30pm for 6pm
Next Attractions
12 June, 10 July, 14 August, 11 September, 9 October and 13 November
The Recent Potter’s Market Held in Joburg on 10 March 2018 The Sandton Potter’s Market in March joined the established Field Market held in the park. While it was a successful and enjoyable day, it has been decided that the next Sandton Potter’s Market in November will be returning to the Field and Study Center.
Join the next markets Saturday 26th May – Pretoria, Assoc of Arts Saturday 3rd November – Joburg, Sandton Field & Study Center
2018 COROBRIK NATIONAL CERAMICS BIENNALE The Corobrick National Ceramic Biennale will be hosted by Ceramics SA W Cape in Cape Town this November. The exhibition will be held at Rust-en-Vrede gallery in Durbanville from 11 November to 4 December 2018. As part of the National exhibition we are planning a wall of plates. See page 6 for details. The selection process will be by image only, with potters allowed to submit 3 works, one of which may be a set and sold as such. Images and entry forms will be submitted online to John Shirley - the details of which will be made available later. All members who have exhibited on previous CSA Regional and National exhibitions are invited to submit work, pushing boundaries with creativity and expressing your passion in clay.
Important dates for the Corobrik National Biennale: Entry form submission for National and plates:
28 September
Image submission:
28 September to 2 October
Selection results to members: 17 October Delivery date at venue: 29 October (National) 30 October (local) Exhibition opening:
Sunday 11 November
Exhibition closes:
Tuesday 4 December
Collection / return of work: Wednesday 5 December
work shop with
Kate Malone
Saturday 24th November
Kate Malone internationally acclaimed ceramist is our Award Judge and will present workshops in each of our Regions. The workshop will include a Power Point presentation about herself, her work and her experiences as celebrity judge on the popular TV show the Great British Throw down. This will be followed by a demonstration of her working methods, glaze effects and architectural ceramics. Kate is keen to connect with SA potters so this will be an opportunity to engage with her. Please book early to secure your place at her workshop. Contact your regional office for information.
Bursting Garlic Vase
9am for 9.30am to 3pm incl. lunch R500 members R750 non members Diamond Magma 2014 Diamond Magma series pots, pieces drying on a bench
diary 2018 POTTER OF THE MONTH Association of Arts, Pretoria. May Karen van der Riet June Lalage Hunter July Carolyn Heydenrych August Michelle Legg & Sandra Legg (Photographs) September Dale Lambert October Lisa Liebermann November Pride Moyo December No POTM WORKSHOPS: Martin Swart – 28th July Kate Malone – 24th November To be Confirmed : Carving workshop at Corobrik Factory – October 2018 MOVIE NIGHTS 8TH May; 12th June; 10th July; 14th August; 11th September; 9th October; 13th November POTTERS MARKETS: Pretoria Saturday 26th May Assoc. of Arts Joburg Saturday 3rd November Sandton Field & Study Center 2018 REGIONAL EXHIBITION 2nd – 26th September at Museum Africa 2018 COROBRIK NATIONAL CERAMICS BIENNALE 11 Nov – 4 Dec at Rust-en-Vrede, Durbanville
Gauteng Region P.O. Box 67523, Bryanston, 2021, Gauteng R.S.A. Tel: 066 320 4106 ceramicssa@icon.co.za • www.ceramicssa.org
WELCOME to our NEW MEMBERS: Werner Nieuwoudt, Dirk de Waal, Alex Shabalala, Muriel Beneke, Carryl Bristow, Mary Ann Lingenfelder, Harriet Gavshon, Peter Venter, Sharon Erichsen, Roxanne Duncan, Pride Moyo, Rhona Polansky, Adriaan du Plessis, Linda Hojem, Tebello Nelson Mahloane
Gauteng Management Team Name Duties Colleen Lehmkuhl Regional Chair John Shirley Vice Chair/ Exhibitions Rob Frames Treasurer Peter Jaff Corobrik Trustee Gillian Clark Secretary Anneke du Toit Marketing
Tel. No. Mobile e-mail 011 463 7262 073 481 0889 colleen@potterystudio.co.za 011 640 4982 083 407 5968 johnshir@gmail.com 083 604 2882 robframes1@gmail.com 011 702 4600 082 923 7098 jaffam@icon.co.za
011 706 7289 074 782 2640 ceramicssa@icon.co.za 082 791 2202 anneke.dutoitkotze@gmail. com Jerice Doeg Pretoria Liason 012 460 6516 082 683 5680 jerice@informsa.co.za Dineke den Bakker Vaal Triangle 016 932 2173 082 715 1639 dineke.denbakker@lantic. Liaison net Michelle Legg Clay Festival/ 083 730 0250 michellejanelegg@gmail. Exhibitions com Gaby Snyman Catering/ 011 884 786 083 307 5082 gsnyman01@gmail.com Exhibition Openings Bob Wagener Clay Festival/ 082 850 8520 email wag@iafrica.com Exhibitions Karen van der Riet Potters’ Market 012 660 2341 082 655 2121 karenvanderriet@gmail.com Lal Hunter General Assist/ 084 645 2222 Lalage.hunter@gmail.com Logistics Minette Zaaiman General Assist 012 460 5823 073 255 2482 Claire Waters DTP/General 011 616 6684 082 535 6680 claire@3whitedogs.co.za Assistant