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28 June 2012 - 8 July 2012
Grahamstown, South Africa
Exhibitions

Immerse yourself in the world of art - peek into the imagination of the painters, ceramicists, crafters and sculptors as you absorb their varied creations. Take time to explore a myriad of art forms - from modern abstract works to traditional handcrafts, landscapes, and cartoons. The array of exhibitions at the Festival is ever increasing and the abundance of talent truly astonishing. Almost every conceivable medium is explored - from wood carving to ceramics, textile designs, paintings and photography.

All art exhibitions are open to the public - FREE! Many artists do, however, offer work for sale and there are also catalogues available at some exhibitions. Opening times are generally between 09:00 and 17:00 daily - consult the Festival Programme.

Treat yourself to some visual stimulation, meet some of the artists, escape the bustle of the city, and, above all, enjoy the rich display of diverse creativity from South African and international artists. Pick up an Arts Meander map from the Info Desk at the Monument or Village Green Fair, and give yourself a day or two to explore these hidden gems.

100 GRANDE VESSELS

Charmaine Haines

The limited edition of 100 vessels reflects the artist's intention to embrace a single vessel shape and explore the potential of that form. The vessel shapes are altered to incorporate sculptural and semi-relief elements. Coloured stains and natural oxide washes are used to further exemplify the manipulative and expressive quality of the clay surface, including carving and textures showing a strong sense of surface pattern - through abstraction and symbolism.

 

Ceramics
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 18:00 daily
Carinus Art School

AFRICAN HEARTBEAT

Wenkidu/Rae/Hildegard

Mythical, musical, full of joy and vibrant colours that speak of the African sun, full of the rhythms of the African earth, with strong patterns. The work is built up in collage layers and includes unique handmade papers that forms an intrinsic part of the final presentation. Graphics, sculpture, drawing, paintings & hand coloured intaglio prints with embossing as an extension of the etching process

 

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 18:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

African Musical Instruments cc. is situated in Grahamstown. This exhibition will show the instruments made by the factory and there will be daily demonstrations by musicians as well as by the workers of AMI, showing how the instruments are made. Visitors can buy instruments or make orders at the exhibition.

 

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Barratt Art Centre, African Street

AFRICAN RHYTHM

Pacific Arts Gallery

An exhibition of Nigerian craft and art work. Featuring work by: Abimbola Olaniyan, Wole Agboula, Aliu Hakeem Olaniyi Fabric art, paintings & wearable art such as Batik & Adire Indigo

 

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Victoria Girls High School

ART INTERLACED

Art Interlaced with Craft Group

This exhibition reflects each individual artist's journey to where they are now! Using a variety of old and new mediums of expression - recycled handbags, lighting, clothing & accessories, functional decor ideas and objects made from old to new! Fabric art, handcrafts, paintings, and recycled handcrafted handbags, lampshades, clothes, accessories etc.

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

ARTS AND CRAFTS BY LINGA DIKO

Linga Diko

The exhibition of work created in the last two years depicts people who are living in the township of Grahamstown and around the country. In some cases township children try to emulate their soccer heroes, especially those who played during the World Cup.

Lino-cuts, fabric art & handcrafts
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Victoria Girls High School

ARTS AND CRAFTS BY VUKILE

Vukile Teyise

This exhibition, of mostly black and white lino-prints of varying sizes selected randomly from the artist's portfolio, also includes hand-printed textiles, paintings & handcrafts. Lino-prints, fabric art, handcrafts & paintings

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Victoria Girls High School

ARTS JOURNEY 2011

Eastern Cape Fine Artists

Five dedicated galleries and arts venues will showcase contemporary fine art from over 450 artists of the Eastern Cape. Patrons are encouraged to "walk the Arts Journey" and experience the diversity of art, culture and heritage offered at each venue. Please see our display advert

Ceramics, photographs, lino-cuts, graphics, sculpture, fabric art, handcrafts, drawing, paintings, mosaics, installation, glass & mixed media
PG
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Donkin Reserve & surrounds, Port Elizabeth

ATHENAEUM ARTS

Eastern Cape Artists and Potters

Over 200 Eastern Cape artists and the Eastern Cape Branch of Potters will be exhibiting their work. The 2011 Book launch of Tossie Theron's 200 Eastern Cape Artists coincides with this exhibition - the artists represented in the book will have one work on exhibition. Besides the contemporary work of EC Potters, they will also host an Outreach ceramics programme.

Ceramics, photographs, lino-cuts, graphics, sculpture, fabric art, handcrafts, drawing, paintings, mosaics, installation & mixed media
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Athenaeum Arts Building, Port Elizabeth

BENT

Xanthe Jackson & Rachel Baasch

Bent is an exploration of the practical and thematic possibilities of metal as a medium. Using razor wire and metal sheeting, Xanthe Jackson and Rachel Baasch present a collaborative exhibition of intricately fitted and welded orb-like structures that are both visually attractive as well as subtly threatening.

Sculpture & installation
PG
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Old Post Box Centre

BEYOND SYNERGY

Zingisa Nkosinkulu

This body of work reflects art works that explore the idea of things in existence, things working together to create harmony in society. These universal objects co-exist in respect of one another, driven by a sublime force. This energy force is the result of synergy on this earth. Elements of nature such as landscape, lightning, sky, plants, rocks, dry branches painted in white, water and fire will be used as materials.

Paintings
Ages: 10+
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Albany Museum, Green Gallery

C/O HUDSON & NEW

Susan Neethling & Thea van Staden

This exhibition is the culmination of works that deal with the exploration of archetypes in self and in others. The artists live on the corner of Hudson & New, Nieu Bethesda, Great Karoo.

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 18:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

COLOUR YOUR LIFE

Sam M Gabula

The unhurried brush strokes and vibrant colours convey the simple message of joy, peace laughter, dignity & healing. The artist draws inspiration from the natural environment and people in community as they go about their daily social activities. The work is impressionistic, following in the footsteps of Van Gogh. The artist views colour as a way of convincing, informing, inspiring and persuading people's moods and emotions to appreciate beauty.

Fabric art & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

CORNUCOPIA BIBLICA: NATURE, SPIRITUALITY AND TEXT

Spiritfest

Julia Skeen's latest exhibition comprises a series of large-scale images of spiritually significant fruits and vegetables. Whether a bunch of pomegranates hanging close to the soil or olives dangling from a branch in the sky, the expanded vision of her oils provide fresh and exuberantly colourful encounters with nature.

Paintings
All ages
Open: 10:00 to 14:00 & 18:00 to 21:00 daily
Cory Room

DICHOTOMY

   

A collection of mixed media, collage and oil paint fused with hand stitching and thread. The mixed media is collected from antique stores and collaged on canvas with a fish motif used as a symbol of the sub conscious. The mixed media represents the conscious element. The artwork aims to unite the unconscious and conscious worlds through memory.Featuring work by: Aidon Westcott

Paintings and Mosaics
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

DIFFERENT VIEWS

Different Views expresses the different styles and mediums of paintings by four Eastern Cape Artists. Bold abstracts, seascapes, peaceful country scenes and sharp satirical works which will have you reading for a tissue or breaking up with laughter. A must to view Featuring work by: Barbara-Ann Langley, Mary Ann Lang, Lorna Bradfield & Jeannine Evans

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

DREAMS

Derrick Snaith

The exhibition will feature ethic people in acrylic as well as some very abstract paintings!

Handcrafts & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 16:00 daily
Carinus Annex

THE EASTERN STAR GALLERY

The Eastern Star Gallery features an exhibition of historic printing equipment. Guided tours will be available. There is also a book shop that stocks a wide range of South African literature; and the Eastern Star will host a market of handmade goods by local artists, for the duration of Festival.

 

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Eastern Star Gallery

EARTH

Anthony Harris

The artist uses the landscape as a metaphor. His work explores the complexity of the terrain in ways that challenge the viewers' own boundaries of romanticising something that is, or may occur in the future - moving beyond our preconceived human perceptions. These landscapes hold within them aspects other than pure nature - the panorama is composed of elements that bear witness to change and evolution.

Sculpture, drawing, paintings, installation & mixed media
All ages
Open: 08:00 to 19:00 daily
Trinity Hall

EARTH II

Donve Branch

The artist will be exhibiting her classic thrown forms. These are burnished and then submitted to the vagaries of the flame and smoke. “The marks left by the traditional fire of our rural potters remain my passion. By following this traditional firing method I can combine my love of clay and fire.”

Ceramics
All ages
Open: 08:00 to 19:00 daily
Trinity Hall

EGAZINI EXPRESSIONS

Egazini Art Centre

Egazini Expressions is an exhibition by a local Art Centre. The exhibition is a veritable showcase of life. It includes handprinted textiles created by Violet Booi, Nomathemba Tana, Daniwe Gongqa and Papama Lubelwana

Lino-cuts, fabric art, handcrafts & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Victoria Girls High School

FAMILY DIALOGUE

Gadd_art

A family interacting through art. As each work is developed in the same studio, the different personalities of each member become more obvious: Ann Gadd's famous sheep in her "ewe/you" series gormlessly survey Anthony Gadd's more classical nudes, while Tess Gadd's Rainbow Nation figures move rhythmically and expressionistically across the canvas. Together - bound by the same roots, yet honouring individual expression.

Paintings, Art prints
All ages
Open: 10:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

FELT - FEELINGS AND FABRICS

Keiskamma Art Project

New techniques of embroidery and felting are explored to become small 'paintings'. These will be photographed and hand-bound with the personal stories of the individual artists and their experience of life close to the poverty line. This is a collaborative exhibition between Magda Greyling and artists from the Keiskamma Art Project. Graphics, fabric art & handcrafts

All ages
Open: 10:00 to 17:00 daily
Oatlands School

FINDING KAGGEN

artEC

Every culture has a mythical figure shrouded in superstition and legends. The gnome, goblin, brownie, gremlin, leprechaun, hobbit and of course, our own /Kaggen, better known as Tokoloshe. What is your interpretation of tokoloshe, its appearance, its relevance, this notorious, feared, ridiculed, enduring creature? This is anexhibition of the artists' creation of Kaggen, in mixed media, portraying aspects of this cultural and social phenomenon. Curated by Nicholas Hauser and artEC

Multi-media
All ages
Open: 10:00 to 17:00 daily
artEC Gallery, Port Elizabeth

GRAHAMSTOWN FABRIC ARTISTS

We are a group of local women, from different walks of life, who have come together to produce this exhibition in the medium that we have come to love. Our inspiration is in seeing how the same technique is interpreted by different people. We hope you will be inspired too. Fabric Art

 

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Red Foyer, Rhodes Theatre Complex

HAND MADE IN AFRICA

African Arts Productions

This exhibition showcases a variety of mixed crafts that show great African creativity through eco- friendly recycling. The pieces will appeal to all age groups. Featuring work by: Daniel Chakacha, Farai Kanyemba, Cuthbert Chifamba & Wilson Mugadza

Sculpture, fabric art, handcrafts, drawing, paintings & prints on T-shirts ,chair backs and wall hangers
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

IMAGINE

K.R. Retief

Paintings done by Kermath Retief carry a moral message depicted in recognisable but different surroundings. Thought provoking and will evoke discussion and division, Kermath would like to be known as a painter of sermons.

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Oatlands School

IN SIGHT

Dianne McLean, Estelle Marais and Gill Maylam

Three women artists, Diane McLean, Estelle Marais and Gill Maylam whose interpretations of landscape, cityscapes and interiors share a common belief in personal observation and the art of painting. Works by the artists are in private collections, South Africa and foreign, as well as in several corporate and state collections.

Drawing & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Art School

INGWE INTLE LACEWORX

9 and Three Quarters

A collage of embroidered South African wildlife using lace and appliqué techniques and glass, mirror and subtle lighting to accentuate the delicate detail and colour of each exhibition piece. The exhibition will also feature a range of clothing using the same lace and appliqué techniques using 100% finely woven pure cotton muslin with the African wildlife theme insets. Introducing a new and exciting concept not yet seen in the South African commercial market. Featuring work by: Wendy Lina & Hilmar Eichhoff

Fabric art & exotic African lace and embroidery
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
9 and Three Quarters, 29 New Street

INITIATION SYMBOLS

Gustav Kaltenbrun

I have chosen initiation symbols as the theme of this exhibition as in all cultures of the world, symbols communicate power, and in Africa, some initiation rituals are composed almost entirely of symbols. In South Africa the Sesotho-speaking shaman are the organizers of initiation rituals. They use powerful symbols to transform adolescent youth to adulthood in isolated bush schools, mainly in the southern Free State. ..The rituals which last for several weeks consists of elaborate charades, dancing, singing, drumming and body mutilation (circumcision). Each stage of the Sesotho initiation ritual is a performance art, directed by shamans and acted by initiates who, with the help of the shades die, and are re-born into adulthood. Because it is a traditional ritual with a long history, the meaning or message of some of the symbols may have been forgotten but symbols often by-pass conscious consideration triggering deeply embedded subconscious responses which speak to all of us in a powerful way.

Paintings & symbols in metal
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Oatlands School

A KAROO MOMENT

Nikki Thomson

Captured in time are the typical Karoo scene paintings by artist Nikki Thomson. Her love for the Karoo can be seen in her paintings in still life, portrait, animals (especially the cat family) and landscape. From acrylic and oil to watercolour - come and share in the peace, tranquillity and splendour of this beautiful part of our country.

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

LE PAIX - AT PEACE

Lin Opperman

A collection of women in repose emanating a richness of colour, texture and ambience.

Drawing & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBITION

Grahamstown Art Group

This exhibition includes works by 15 local artists whose varied styles and talents can't fail to enchant you. We offer you a selection of reasonably priced high quality watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, as well as hand painted cards. Make us part of your “Village Green” experience by using our quiet space to revitalise and recharge your body and soul.

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

LOVE FOR NATURE

Dieuwie & Piet Holthuysen

A selection of paintings from this prolific painting couple - wildlife seascapes and Cape sceneries in pastels, oils and watercolours

Paintings
PG
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

molo mimi

Lisa Nettelton

molo mimi works with a technique called free-stitch, creating unique fabrics which are designed and illustrated onto a multitude of innovative applications. The traditional technique of sewing has been deconstructed with RECYCLED fabrics. Precious sentiments are being challenged in favour of a more accessible approach.

Free Stitch fibre art
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM

Weird and Wonderful (9 April -31 July 2011)

Filled with treasures from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum's permanent collection, this exhibition promises to delight the senses and ignite the imagination.

Skin (15 June - 10 July 2011)

Friends of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum annual exhibition for artists living and working in Nelson Mandela Bay.

All ages Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Port Elizabeth

NMMU CONTEMPORARY

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Featuring work by: Group Exhibition alumni, staff and students

Ceramics photographs Graphics sculpture Drawing paintings Installation Mixed Media
PG Parental Guidance
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Ron Belling Art Gallery, Port Elizabeth

OFF THE WALL

Rossouw Modern Art Galleries and John Botham

A group of up-and-coming professional Western Cape artists with a selection of modern, abstract and fine art. An eclectic collection for the artlover and buyer alike. Artists John Botham, Bas van Stenis, Hugo Maritz, Jeanne Hendriks will entertain your senses with their spectacular works. Also featuring work by A.S. de Lange Uwe Pfaff, Glenn Cox, Obert Jongwe & Philip Briel

Sculpture, paintings & installation
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

OPEN SPACE

Gordon Legg

Watercolour and acrylic landscapes and seascapes by Gordon Legg

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Coffee Shop - Albany Science Museum

PAINTING & SCULPTURE

Justine Weeks & Mike Weeks

A vibrant exhibition of local landscapes by oil painter Justine Weeks and an expressive collection of sculptures carved from wood and bronze castings by Mike Weeks.

Sculpture & Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Oatlands School

REMEMBERING DIS(RE)MEMBERING

Khulumani Support Group

Remembering Dis(re)membering is a comic art exploration by three young South Africans with the Khulumani Support Group on the complex and fragile relationship between past and present; old and young; remembering and forgetting; present and future; mourning and healing. The exhibition addresses the way so many South Africans have had to banish themselves into an internal exile to overcome a psychic dissonance between past and present. It asks the questions, "How do we remember our painful past? Must we even remember? How can we retain something sacred when so much seems to be desecrated by our own understandable need to celebrate victories and achievements? Featuring work by: Sani Singaphi, Andiswa Rabeshu, Bulelani Booi, Dannyboy Motale, Nomarussia Bonase & Xolile Madinda

Ceramics, photographs, graphics, fabric art, paintings & installation
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
PJ's Foyer

REVELATIONS

Michael Hayes

Revelations is a series of abstract paintings which examine and reveal various aspects of a Christ centred spirituality. In a frantic world obsessed with the material, the instant and the excess, Michael Hayes explores inner conflicts and God given revelations by using texture, shape and colour. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Oatlands School

Rhodes Fine Art Student Exhibition

Rhodes University Fine Art Department

Rhodes University undergraduate student art exhibition. Featuring an exciting diversity of images in a variety of mediums.

Photographs, graphics, sculpture, drawing, paintings, installation & digital arts
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 16:00 daily
Rhodes Art School Gallery

Rhythms of Human traces of FUBA

Fuba School of Drama/Visual

Featuring work by: Manqoba Ncombo, Ntokozo Mdluli, Tumi Molete, Johnas Matlhe, Tumi Masite Vusimuzi Khutsoane,Kgothatso Malatji & Tebogo Chauke Sfiso

Lino-cuts, handcrafts, drawing & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Victoria Girls High

ROUTE 67

Route 67 is an Open Public Gallery situated in and around the Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabeth that showcases 67 Public Art Works. "67" works symbolises the 67 years of Nelson Mandela's dedication to the freedom of South Africa. WALK THE ROUTE

 

Public Sculpture & mixed media
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Donkin Reserve and Route 67, Port Elizabeth

Rural Reflections

J Bussiahn and F Mulder

A small painting of a bride encapsulates much of what Justine Bussiahn’s practice as a painter is all about. Painting à la prima, she captures the fleeting moment, diffused with light but loaded with a sense of fate. The act of painting for her is a meditation, but also a constant challenge to her ability to solve technical and aesthetic problems. Her media include oil on canvas, charcoal (mainly observational studies) and brush drawing. The human figure is a central pre-occupation and a solid background in drawing and fundamental commitment to paint are part of her legacy from the Grahamstown Group: she studied under Robert Brookes and Noel Hodnett. Her work is based on close observation and a critical response to lived experience: she was born into a farming family in the foothills of the Winterberg mountains (near Adelaide, Eastern Cape) and now lives on another farm 10kms up the road. Bussiahn’s worldview is coloured by a sense of transitoriness and impending loss. Loss is also expressed in her fascination with the lost, fictional world of the 1950s. In the snapshots, her grandparents “always looked so happy.” Her late grandmother’s pink hat features in Self Portrait , a study which vibrates with distress. Bussiahn has three young sons all under the age of five years and depends on the assistance of a nursemaid. Her numerous painterly investigations of the archetypal parent/child relationship are prompted by the problematic mother/infant/surrogate triangle. In this series of paintings, the parent figure (often the surrogate) appears monolithic but paradoxically transparent and anonymous while the infant is sometimes opaque. The theme develops as metaphor in her studies of goats with their powerful mothering instinct and group dynamic. Her studio window opens directly on to a goat kraal: “The goat symbolises the creative regeneration that I have experienced recently,” she says. During her child-bearing years, she feared she had lost her art. Now she says, “In fact, my children have given it back to me.” Justine Bussiahn (neé Bennett) was born in 1975. As a Victoria Girls’ High School pupil, she attended art classes at the Carinus Art Centre in Grahamstown. She completed a Fine Art degree (majoring in painting) at Rhodes University in 1997 and a Higher Diploma in Education the following year. She has since taught Art and Xhosa at various schools and continues to teach both adults and children.

Drawing & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

Receding Moments

 

Martin Glover

A debut photographic exhibition by sculptor Martin Glover in which he makes images of everyday moments which once captured frequently tend to assume further layers of meaning beyond their apparent ordinariness. Inevitably the viewer’s personal background will determine how each image is interpreted and experienced. Included in this exhibition are the first photographs in the “water suited” series which reveal some of the normally invisible imagery of water in motion.

Photographs
PG
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
St Patrick's Church Hall

Sticks and Stones 2

                  

Didani Masaya and Martin Glover

A dual exhibition of sculptures in marble, wonderstone, springstone, sneezewood, cedar and red gum by Didani Masaya and Martin Glover. Although quite diverse in style both sculptors’ work represents an emphasis on form and movement expressed in the static piece.

Sculpture and Installation
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
St Patrick's Church Hall

Sacred Spaces

Mathias Chirombo

This exhibition explores imagined scared landscapes (nzvimbo inoera). A physical space of knowing yet not knowing, of mystery and of understanding: what we cannot always explain where sacredness exists. It seeks to arouse in the viewer a questioning and a reflection of the origin and overlap between the physical and spirit worlds.

Paintings & mono prints
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Green Gallery, Albany Science Museum

Sensus

Loni Drager

An exhibition of sculpture in wood, exploring the sensuality of surfaces: surfaces of the land, the body and the wood itself. Featuring work by: Loni Drager

Sculpture
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Art School

Shift

Roxandra Dardagan Britz

Shift is an exhibition by local artist Roxandra Dardagan Britz. With references to the myth of Sisyphus, she explores the carrying of 'stuff', both physical and emotional. The exhibition is comprised of prints and sculpture where relationships to space and matter are expressed.

Graphics & sculpture
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Art School

A SILENT WITNESS

SONNETT OLLS

An exhibition that portrays trees in a global context, allowing trees to communicate with the spectator. Life and death of Boabab trees - male and female - each tree portraying its own personality; Poplar plantations and their relation with and to humans. Filtering light in a pine forest, Blue gums positive or negative: Mans love for Nature and his responsibility.

Drawing & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
RENNY WING, Albany Science Museum

SKIN

Friends of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

In excess of 30 professional artists resident in Nelson Mandela Bay will be exhibiting their work in this exhibition, which responds to the theme - skin. The exhibition has been organised by The Friends of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum and will be the inaugural exhibition of an annual event held at the Art Museum

Ceramics, photographs, graphics, sculpture, drawings, paintings, installation & mixed media
PG
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Port Elizabeth

STATES OF BEING

Bretten - Anne Moolman

The exhibition ' states of being' will consist of a single horizontal line of 20x20cm portraits and people based imagery, coursing through the venue and will comprise of +/- 100 images in oil and acrylic on canvas done in a variety of technical approaches which correlate with the exploration of human emotion and identification. The emphasis is not on recognisable people but rather on identifying the state of being within the person or environment depicted.

Paintings
10+
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Albany Science Museum

STAUDE LANDSCAPES

Chanelle Staude

Staude Landscapes has become a regular on the Fringe Art Programme, and this year Staude promises not to disappoint. Over the years we have seen remarkable growth in her painterly style. Paint and palette have been used boldly and successfully to produce highly pleasing works. Well worth the visit.

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

TAKE THREE

Les Bird, Anne-Mari Burger & Jenny Maltby

Take three artists' unique styles, add colour, movement and light and you have this exhibition. The works include oils, acrylics, pen & ink and mixed media works of all sizes. The artists' styles range from realism to pure abstraction and everyone will find something they enjoy.

Drawing & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

Urban and Rural Landscape in South African Literature

National English Literary Museum

This exhibition charts the influence that South African landscapes have had on creative writers and their work, for the earliest colonial accounts, through the years of the Struggle, to contemporary post-apartheid writing. Local photographers have provided the material for the exhibitions' strong visual content.

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 16:00 daily
National English Literary Museum

View from the Tower

The Mark Hipper-Tower Hospital Art Project

This is an exhibition of paintings and drawings from Tower Hospital mental health service users' art group. The group was initiated and continues to be inspired by the late Mark Hipper. The unique and vibrant art works juxtapose intense emotional expression and quotation, in response to Western historical art.

Drawing & paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Eden Grove Foyer

WET PAINT! Rhodes Fine Art MFA Exhibition

Rhodes University Fine Art Department

Rhodes University Fine Art MFA students exhibit work in progress toward their postgraduate degrees. A dynamic and insightful mid-stream 'show and tell'.

Photographs, graphics, sculpture, drawing, paintings installation & digital arts
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 18:00 daily
Rhodes Alumni Gallery, Albany Museum

WILD ARTS AND CRAFTS

JENNEFER ANN

Jennefer Ann is currently one of South Africa's promising artists, displaying a variety of different works from wildlife, landscape to some modern works. Painting in a variety of mediums, she loves to bring out her colors in all her works. She wants to share with you her love for our Creator, and His awesome beauty inspires all her paintings. Jennefer Ann also does a variety of Fabric Arts & Crafts with no limits to designs which will also be on display. Featuring work by: JENNEFER ANN

Fabric Art handcrafts drawing paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Steve Biko Building

Wiles Gallery Paintings

 

Wiles Gallery Bathurst

The Wiles gallery of Bathurst presents paintings by W.G Wiles, Brain Wiles, Lucy Wiles and Jane Wiles of the well known East Cape and Knysna family. Oils, water colours, pastels and prints 10.00 - 16.00 daily. Tel: Sybil 08249226601 Featuring work by: WG Wiles Brian Wiles Lucy Wiles Jane Wiles

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
St Aidans Guest Cottage B&B

WRITTEN IN WRINKES

Tori Stowe

This exhibition was inspired by a particularly long wait in a Post Office queue. I waited for so long my mind started to bend - and I started to see all the other people in the queue as capsules of information. Within each bag of skin lay a mystery of history. Each body and face impassive, waiting, yet imprinted with so much information, Written in Wrinkles. A collection of charcoal portraits by Tori Stowe.

Drawing &iInstallation
All ages
Open: 10:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Art School

YAKIMA

Yakima Waner

Yakima explores how the artist pictures life which in return also questions this by how the viewer reacts to it. It spins around a powerful but yet faint relationship between the birth of life and the simple elements of every day existence. These multi textile visuals in return also touch the question of life that society and the norm overlook. It includes works of Chantelle, an experiment of light & pewter. Featuring work by: Yakima Waner

Photographs, drawing, paintings, installation mixed media, and white metal castings artefacts.
All ages
Open: 10:00 to 17:00 daily
Carinus Annex

SPIRITFEST EXHIBITIONS

CORNUCOPIA BIBLICA: NATURE, SPIRITUALITY AND TEXT

                                                                                          

Spiritfest

Julia Skeen's latest exhibition comprises a series of large-scale images of spiritually significant fruits and vegetables. Whether a bunch of pomegranates hanging close to the soil or olives dangling from a branch in the sky, the expanded vision of her oils provide fresh and exuberantly colourful encounters with nature.

Paintings
All ages
Open: 10:00 to 14:00 & 18:00 to 21:00 daily
Cory Room

 

WATERCROSS

                                                                              

Greg Schultz and Werner Lemmer

An exhibition of paintings and sculptures symbolising the spiritual by Greg Schultz and Werhner Lemmer

Paintings
All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
Christ Church, Speke Street

PIERRE BOTHA

An exhibition of paintings

All ages
Open: 09:00 to 17:00 daily

 

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ANCIENT BIBLES

 

A display of priceless early printing celebrating the KJV 400th.

All ages
Open: 10:00 to 16:00 daily
Cathedral

A KEISKAMMA ALTARPIECE

 

Mafe by the Keiskamma Art Project in Hamburg

All ages
Open: 10:00 to 16:00 daily
Cathedral