Dark Side of the Moon at UCA Gallery
dark side of the moon 1 July – 24 July 2009 In dark side of the moon at UCA Gallery the selected artists all have a quality of exploring and experimenting, be it visually or conceptually, by using the traditional mediums in a new and exciting way, pushing the boundaries of the imagination and giving us new insight as to what art can potentially be or should be, perhaps, to test the limits of the imagination. Featured artists will be Christiaan Diedericks, Julia Mary Grey, Wonder, Albert Coertse, Shani Nel, Conor Ralphs, Hannalie Taute and Theo Kleynhans.. The exhibition will open on Wednesday 1 July and close on 24 July 2009. Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm Mon – Fri, 9am – 1pm Sat 46 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town. T: 021 447 4132 E: info@ucagallery.co.za W: www.ucagallery.co.za A group exhibition of artists who choose to use traditional media for expression in inventive and innovative ways, ‘exploring the unknown’ so to speak. The artists featured will be Christiaan Diedericks, Julia Mary Grey, Wonder, Albert Coertse, Shani Nel, Conor Ralphs, Hannalie Taute and Theo Kleynhans. Because of the fact that we never get to see the ‘dark side of the moon’ as the moon’s rate of rotation has become (almost) synchronized with its orbit, it has become synonymous with the unknown and unexplored places of ones own imagination. The unknown factor exists and permeates everything but which cannot be explained and which is veiled from conventional conscious knowledge. Certain artists in the past and present have always found it necessary to explore this ‘other’, unknown/sub-conscious side of themselves and their imagination, and in so doing have created works that can be playful, fantastic or dark and ominous. Being freed from the necessity of depicting the world in a traditional naturalistic way by new forms of media like photography and film, artists have been able to explore and offer new forms/shapes and imaginary landscapes and in so doing find new ways of expressing the subconscious world (which is another symbolic link/association that we have given to the moon – the dream world) and fantasy worlds. In dark side of the moon the selected artists all have this quality of exploring and experimenting, be it visually or conceptually, by using the traditional mediums in a new and exciting way, pushing the boundaries of the imagination and giving us new insight as to what art can potentially be or should be, perhaps, to test the limits of the imagination. The exhibition will open Wednesday evening at 6pm on the 1st of July and close on the 24th of July...
Artists: SHESHA! New Signatures closing soon
It’s the 20th time Sasol is sponsoring the New Signatures art competition, make sure to hurry up and enter your art for a chance of winning the grand prize of R60k – you can enter digital work too… SHESHA! : The closing date for this year’s Sasol New Signatures Art Competition is drawing near and artists interested in entering the competition are encouraged to submit their works before 15 July 2009. Artists are invited to submit one or two artworks at one of the venues around the country, or via the internet. Physical submissions will be accepted at the collection points on Tuesday, 14 July 2009 and Wednesday, 15 July 2009 between 10:00 and 16:00. Internet entries may be submitted from 8 June 2009 to 15 July 2009 at www.sasolsignatures.co.za. The winner of the Sasol New Signatures 2009 will win R60 000, the runner-up and five merit winners will receive R15 000 and R5 000 respectively. The winner, runner-up and five merit award winners will be announced at the opening of the exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum on Wednesday, 26 August 2009. More details and entry forms can be obtained from Nandi Hilliard at the Association of Arts Pretoria at 012 346-3100/ 083 288 5117 or www.artsassociationpta.co.za, or...
Michael Jackson MOONWALK TRIBUTE celebration tomorrow!
These guys have turned this idea around in a couple of days, big ups to Akhona and Suede…If you love MJ and want to celebrate what he meant to you, make sure you get to Sandton tomorrow at 1pm dressed in your best MJ black shoes white socks combination. Read all about it… In Celebration of the King of Pop, Nelson Mandela Square at Sandton City, and Coming Soon Productions Present: The Michael Jackson MOONWALK TRIBUTE Celebration Nelson Mandela Square Friday July 3 at 13h00 The death of Michael Jackson marks the end of an era. Fans across the world were deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss on JUNE 25th 2009. His music, messages of humanity, fashion flare and charisma had a universal appeal. We all connect to him. Call it human nature or the man in the mirror; Michael Joseph Jackson collectively brings us together, it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white—we are the world. “His 45 year career has touched all of our lives and this event will allow South Africa to be a part of this global celebration.” –Akona Ndungane Event Creator “Here in Johannesburg, South Africa, let’s come together and pay tribute to the ICON that was Michael Jackson. Let’s remember the time…” -Suede Director CSP A Moonwalk Tribute event will take place at the Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Sandton City on Friday, July 3 between 1 and 2pm. Our host’s will be: 5fm’s Gareth Cliff Yfm DJ and Vuzu.Tv Presenter-Siyabonga Ngwekazi Talk Radio 702’s Aki Anastasiou MTV’s Fikile Moeti SABC’s Masetshsaba Lakalake Audiences will also be able to enjoy performances from: The Repertoires Dancers, An Unplugged performance from a Surprise Guest and DJ Kenzhero will wow crowds with a Michael Jackson Medley, which will take spectators on a musical journey of the King of Pops greatest Hits. We ask that in the spirit of the MOON WALK TRIBUTE, everyone Dress Michael Jackson Style; black shoes, and white socks are a must, glitter gloves are optional. Please bring along an item of clothing or a blanket which will be handed over to various charities across Joburg. For more info please email: MOONWALKTRIBUTE@gmail.com Or Contact: Akona +27 83 240 9005 or Suede +27 82 842 4295 of Coming Soon...
Black Coffee rocks the runway in Berlin
WOW< we’re blown away by Black Coffee‘s exceptional ‘ready to wear’ (pret à porter) runway show held yesterday in Berlin. Representing some of our finest South African talent, one of our favourite design houses, Black Coffee showed Europe just how to work it with finesse and originality – read all about it at the Frock Report. AND see the show for yourselves at the Lexposure website. Black Coffee, your time is now! You make us...
Introducing Joy Jones
A little birdie told us to watch out for Ms Joy Jones, the next big rootsy soulful diva in the running. So we give you the heads up. Only for the soulful. Her album Godchild is due out on the 7th of next month in the US. Watch Joy’s video below… enjoy: Joy Jones hopes that listeners of her new album will be touched by its messages and themes: “I have spent quite a bit of time thinking about what I want to say and the messages I want to put out. This is a labor of love and I hope that it translates and transforms into a tool for change. This journey to LP has largely been due to divine choreography, fabulous blessings and good folks. I am constantly amazed at the trajectory.” Afro-beat lullabies, future jazz/soul, protest songs and electronic hymns – expect all of this and more from the Joy Jones album so be prepared to have your ears and mind opened to new experiences! joy...
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