SIX SCULPTURE GARDENS

A Walk toREMEMBER

Along with FINE WINES and GOOD FOOD, some estates have SOMETHING EXTRA TO OFFER

‘Cheetah’ Dylan Lewis

DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE

Wine has always been associated with art. Enjoying the two (together or apart) shows appreciation for the good things in life. It’s about recognising the creativity and talent put into both. So it’s no wonder many wine estates have galleries, art installations and sculpture gardens to enjoy alongside their wines. Here, we take a look at a few wine farms that have sculptures and artworks dotted throughout their estates. While enjoying delicious wines you can admire their beautiful works of art.

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‘Creative Block’ Featuring various artists from the Creative Block project

BLOCKS IN ’BOSCH With a long and rich history, SPIER has been synonymous with art since the very beginning. While taking a stroll through the estate, you’ll discover wonderful works of art and installations from the Spier Art Collection—one of the largest local collections in the country. Next, you’ll nd Spier’s ‘Growing for Good’ learning initiative. Named the Creative Block, Spier invites up-and-coming artists to create works on an 18cm x 18cm blank block. e best of the blocks are then exhibited and made available for purchase. Before you go, be sure to visit the Spier Mosaic Kraal—SA’s rst outdoor mosaic exhibition which o ers employmentbased training in professional mosaic and ceramics. www.spier.co.za

‘The Dying Slave’ Marco Cianfanelli in collaboration with Spier Architectural Arts

‘Mosaic Kraal’ Featured artwork by Lindile Magunya in collaboration with Spier Arts Academy

'Arching Type' Marlene Steyn 'Kin' Jodi Brenner 'Holderstebolder' Angus Taylor

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PICNIC ANYONE? Steenberg’s expansive SCULPTURE GARDEN AT NORVAL FOUNDATION features three-dimensional installations by both local and international artists. A bit of a hidden gem, this serene sculpture garden sits alongside a freshwater wetland and is surrounded by lush, indigenous ora—making it an ideal spot for a picnic. e Sculpture Garden’s exhibition includes a mixture of long-term loans and works from the Norval Foundation Homestead Art Collection. e Norval Foundation describes itself as, “A centre for the research, education and exhibition of 20th and 21st-century visual art from South Africa and beyond.” www.norvalfoundation.org

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LOOKING AHEAD Sitting pretty in the Franschhoek Valley, the luxurious Grande Provence spreads across an expansive 20 hectacres of land. In and around the grounds (and as an extension of their art galley),

GRANDE PROVENCE’S SCULPTURE GARDEN

showcases a continually evolving collection of large works in a variety of di erent mediums. Of course, a forever favourite is the solo exhibition by the acclaimed Anton Smit. Famous for his enormous head and face sculptures, this is a must-see. Currently, pieces from his “Masks” and “Female Figures” collections can be viewed. www.grandeprovence.co.za

‘Stream of Consciousness’ Anton Smit

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‘Fractal I’ Angus Taylor DOUBLE THE DELIGHT From the moment you arrive at TOKARA in Stellenbosch, Robert Mondavi’s words ring true, “Making good wine is a skill, but making great wine is an art.” Over the years Tokara’s strong connection with art has evolved into creating a small gallery space by the winery entrance and a sculpture garden near the farm’s Delicatessen. Curated by Julia Meintjes, the exhibition changes quarterly with both historic and contemporary works. Just up the hill, you’ll nd the outdoor sculpture garden that showcases works by talented local artists. www.tokara.com

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‘Faith’ Anton Smit A GARDEN OF ART Handpicked from his private collection, owner Laurence Gra has chosen to exhibit over 400 pieces of art and sculpture at the lavish DELAIRE GRAFF estate. With the likes of artistic heavyweights such as Anton Smit, Lionel Smit, Vladimir Tretchiko , William Kentridge and Dylan Lewis guests are pretty spoilt for choice. Plus, Delaire Gra doesn’t charge visitors a fee to enter the property, so you can have a free-of-charge wander lled with notable works. Delaire Gra ’s garden is an artwork in itself, created by the award-winning landscape designer, Keith Kirsten. Over owing with indigenous ora, the gardens make for a tting backdrop to the works of art. www.delaire.co.za

THE FIRST LADIES OF FRANSCHHOEK Never one to do things by half measures, La Motte not only has an unmissable sculpture garden but also o ers weekly guided tours for visitors. As soon as you arrive at this Franschhoek favourite, you are greeted by the Wine Bearer. Standing a whopping four metres tall and weighing 560 kilograms, she’s one good-looking lady. During the LA MOTTE SCULPTURE WALK, visitors can enjoy a tour of 11 female sculptures on the estate. e guided walk ends o with a tasting of the estate’s limited release La Motte Méthode Cap Classique paired with a traditional French Madeleine under the oak trees. en pop into the art gallery dedicated to one of South Africa’s most famous painters, Jacob Hendrik Pierneef. www.la-motte.com

‘Harvest Girl' Toby Megaw

‘The Wine Bearer’ Toby Megaw