Candy Kramer @ the Obert
Don’t miss Candy Kramer’s exhibit entitled ‘Confluence’ at the Obert Contemporary at Melrose Arch from the 28 March 2008. In her first solo exhibition Candy Kramer explores her identity as a South African with Eastern European heritage. With the passing of decades and the migration between continents, Kramer is moved to ask the questions: how does one transmit immutable deep-rooted values while adapting to a new, fast changing world? Which of those values are malleable and which ones remain immutable? The themes of the passing of time, the fusing of old and new and the erosion and transmission of memories and values infuse the works on show. Kramer’s method includes both the traditional medium of oil on canvas and, more significantly, the rusting process of steel. by taking steel, something so solid, dense, strong and uniform in nature, and immersing it in water (to which it reacts by eroding all but the indelible image) the artist conceptually expresses her curiosity with degeneration and regeneration. The rusting process allows the essential portrait to emerge – the outcome of this technique, seen in these vibrant works, hints at the answers to Kramer’s questions: what has remained intact from the original? what has been eroded and what has...
Catch Karl Gietl @ Afronova
Catch Karl Gietl’s solo exhibition at Afronova gallery in Newton opening on the 28 March. One for the road is Karl Gietl’s latest and finest offering in Johannesburg before he sets off to live and work in the South of France. The exhibition of paintings also features his recent short films and will coincide with the launch of his new monograph simply entitled One for the road. The book is published by Afronova with the kind support of Hollard. Exhibition runs until Saturday 19 April Gallery Hours Tuesday to Friday : 13 :00 to 19 :00 Saturday 13 :00 to 17 :00 Contact afronova@tiscali.co.za +27 (0) 83 726 59 06 The gallery is just across the Market Theatre entrance Safe parking corner Miriam Makeba and Gwigwi Mrwebi St – Newtown Po box 3205 – Parklands 2121 – Johannesburg – South...
JEREMY PURIN opening at Blank
Head on to the BoKaap-based gallery Blank. Jeremy Purin is one of the most exciting recent graduates to emerge onto the local art scene and definitely the most energetic. At blank projects he will show an evolving installation, creating an interactive environment (that will hopefully not destroy the space). OPENING: WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH (18h00) CLOSING EVENT: FRIDAY 28 MARCH NEXT DOOR: VERF – A group show by five young local artists can still be viewed in the gallery space until the end of March. Participants: Marna Hattingh, Christo Basson, Alex Emsley, Hannes Bernard and Katrin Coetzer. blank projects 198 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town Tel: 072 198 9221 Email: blankprojects@gmail.com by...
Sue Pam Grant @ Gallery Momo
OPEN AT THE SEAMS – A WALKABOUT PRESENTED BY THE ARTIST- SATURDAY 08 MARCH @ 11h00 Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 18h00 Saturdays 9am – 17h00 52 7th Avenue Parktown North Johannesburg T: +27 11 327 3247 info@gallerymomo.com...
KZN Artists stay close to artSPACE
KZN Artists make sure you stay close to artSPACE durban – they are well connected and know exactly what’s happening when. They also have fabulous ongoing exhibitions to attend. Check out below for all the call to entries on at the mo as well as their latest exhibition. artSPACE durban is the collection point for KZN again this year for the ABSA L’Atelier Art Award, which is a competition for 18- 35 year olds. The collection dates are: from 3 – 7 March and judging will take place on 14 March. In the run up to the Sasol New Signatures competition, a workshop will be held at artSPACE durban and presented by the competition chairperson, Franci Cronjé. The workshop aims to help artists understand the competition philosophy, the judging process and provide advice on conceptualisation, display and presentation of works. The date and time for the workshop is: Tuesday 29 April, 9:30 for 10:00 to 15:00. As a run up to the 2008 PPC Cement Young Concrete Sculptor Awards to be held later in the 2008, aspiring artists “young in the art of sculpting” will have the opportunity of attending one of a series of workshops to be held at venues around the country. The workshops will be presented by members of PPC Cement’s technical team and will cover some of the technical aspects of working with cement, lightweight concrete, pigments, colourants and extenders. Delegates will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of working in this medium. PPC workshop held at artSPACE durban is:Tuesday 27 May 2008 from 9:30 for 10:00 to 15:00. Each workshop can accommodate 30 people on a first-come-first-served basis and bookings can be made through Nandi Hilliard at the Association of Arts Pretoria on telephone 012 346 3100 or 083 288 5117. The cost per person attending is R60,00 which is payable to the Association of Arts Pretoria. And again artSPACE durban will be the collection point for KZN for the 2008 Sasol New Signatures competition. Receive works: Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July and Selection: Tuesday 8 July, Durban (artists to collect 9 July). call for entries Established South African artists are invited to enter this prestigious art competition. The Sasol Wax Art Award is unique in that it seeks to reward innovation and excellence amongst professional artists. Use wax as the key element in your artwork – either as a process, medium or concept. Prize: R130 000 to the winner Entries close 25 February 2008 (a box has been placed at artSPACE durban for entries to be placed) For more information: 011 726 2502 / 011 726 7570 or e-mail wax@mweb.co.za Current Exhibit:...
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