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3 March 2021
A symphony of colour and form ‘Reflections’ is the name of a striking new joint exhibition of paintings by Jiri Kobos and ceramics by Dale Lambert, which was opened by Frieda Lloyd at the FynArts Gallery last week. In their bold use of colour, the works speak of confidence, structure and strength, but also of simplicity, lightness and freedom. Jiri, who hails from Bohemia and has travelled extensively, is an hotelier, restaurateur (he owns Mezz & Co at the Hermanus Waterfront) and a selftaught artist. He describes his paintings as “an expression of the ‘real’ as interpreted by the free and unrestricted movements of
colour to reflect creative life”. There is nothing sentimental about his work – it is abstract expressionism at its best, drawing the viewer in to reveal the ceaseless movements of the universal journey. Jiri’s meditative paintings are complemented by the strong colours of Dale’s ceramics, which aim to strike a balance between a bold colour palette, minimal forms and a softly textured surface. Curated by Liz Coates, the ceramics are displayed in complete harmony with the paintings at this must-see exhibition. You’ll find the FynArts Gallery in The Courtyard at 2 Harbour Road (behind The Wine Glass). – Hedda Mittner ABOVE: Karen McKerron with artist Jiri Kobos, who became a local in 2017. LEFT: Patrick Chapman, Liz Coates and ceramic artist Dale Lambert at the opening of the ‘Reflections’ exhibition in the FynArts Gallery. PHOTOS: Hedda Mittner
