Art Exhibitions in South Africa

An exhibition of oil and acrylic paintings

Featuring work by Sonja Kastner, Fransien Fick, Monique Day-Wilde, Lynda de Wet, Barbara Pretorius and Solly Gutman.

Body mapping has been used for many thousands of years by people who want to get a better understanding of themselves, their bodies and their relationship with the world they live in. Practically, the artist makes an outline of his/her body on card board, paper or linen, then continues to fill in the body map with paint or collage, communicating to the world about themselves, their bodies and what they want to say to the world, that which they cannot often articulate in words. The art of body mapping has been used as a therapy for those suffering from trauma or life threatening illnesses. During the process artists learn from each other by example. It is a very non-invasive process which allows great artistic freedom. Desiree Brand collaborates with artists from the Olifants River community to produce life size body-maps. Thirty artists, ranging from farm labourers, residents from both the townships and the towns in the region, volunteered to participate in creating their own visual art narratives with the objective of sharing their story with the world. The work speaks for itself through visual and verbal testimonies executed in paint and collage. Desiree Brand will also facilitate public workskhops and conduct walkabout as part of the exhibition. Body Mapping workshops will be held on Tuesday, 9 August 2016 to celebrate National Woman’s Day and on Saturday, 27 August. The workshops are process driven. It is about exploring the concept of self in relation to external influences. Applications to participate in any of the workshops can be sent to desireebrandsculpture@gmail.com and must include a motivational letter of 250 – 300 words. Only 10 participants can be accommodated at each of the workshops. Diversity reflecting the South African population will be a consideration in the process of selecting the participants. https://www.facebook.com/events/118509655253480/

Featuring work by Grace Kotze, Celeste Bredin, Sarah Richards and Louise Jennings.

11 artists curate and own a space. Featuring work by Karla Nixon, Mervyn McMurtry and Megan Bonnetard to name a few.

11 artists own and curate a space. Featuring artists Lara Mellon, Dane Stops, Joan Martin, Karla Nixon and Pam Benporath to name a few.

Featuring Jeannie Kinsler, Grace Kotze, Sarah Richards and Elizabeth Balcomb.

4 day fun course focussing on your creativity in oils learning from an experienced artist. For more information on details and dates please contact Bob McKenzie: 083 693 2442 / macstudio@isat.co.za

Featured artist Grace Kotze, including sculptors Carl Roberts and Peter Wink.

Featuring work by a large line up of over 20 artists.

Plein Air and Studio Painting with Adele Claudia Fouche. The gallery will be hosting the first weekend workshop of its kind. Included in the weekend is tuition by experienced art teacher and professional artist, Adele Fouche as well as all materials (canvasses, paint, brushes, pallets etc), snacks and wine on arrival, accommodation for two nights and lunch at Hangklip Hotel. For more information, please email: moineirgallery@gmail.com.

A nude study presented by Art it is. A revealing opening on the 24th of February 2016. Featuring work by Anna Liebenberg, Gordon Froud, Carl Jeppe, Izanne Wiid, Lance Friedlande, John Moore, Roz Young, Lindi Badenhorst, Rankin Mostert, Tammy Barnes, Blaq Smith, Keilauren de Vries, Chelsea Rowley, Kylie Skye Serebro, Maryna Pretorius, Sean McMahon, Cedrick Kwata, Wisani Benjamin and Rourke Lyte-Mason.

We will be hosting a 4 day art workshop at my gallery. The address is 22 Wharf Street Port Alfred. Dates for the workshop are 23 - 26 February 2016. Please contact me to book your place...Bob McKenzie 083 693 2442. More info is also available on our facebook page regarding the workshops and art for sale. Search for: RD MC KENZIE STUDIO ART WORKSHOPS AND ART.

A Group exhibition curated by Between 10and5. The exhibition presents lighthearted and affordable artworks across a range of mediums that evoke a sense of place, adventure, wanderlust and discovery. Featuring work by: Alexia Vogel, Angus MacKinnon, Byron Fredericks, Bevan De Wet, Caroline Mackintosh, Gitte Moller, Heidi Fourie, Illana Welman, Jeanne Gaigher, Katrine Claassens, Laura Windvogel, Lucie de Moyencourt, Io Makandal, Simnikiwe Buhlungu, Olivié Keck, Sarah Biggs and Swain Hoogervorst.

Among the large line-up of artists for the February exhibition are: Michele Davidson, Jenny Parsons, Akiko Nakaji, Georgina Taylor, Vulindlela Nyoni, Melody French, Jane Alexander, Jeannie Kinsler, Terence King, Pascale Chandler, Grace Kotze, Deidre Maree, Louise Jennings, Nikhil Tricam, Ashley Viljoen, Anne-Marie Nason, Celeste Bredin and Joan Martin.

An exhibition of the latest work from the Eatwell Family. Eric Eatwell will also be in attendance.

An exhibition of work by Marinda du Toit and Liekie Fouche.

On the night, the genius of artists like Fawa Conradie, Jan Wolmerans, Susan Grundlingh, Susan Smuts, Frieda van Zyl, Victor Harley, Hennie Meyer, Nanette Ranger, Isabella Kuijers, Gerhard van Eck, Alida Bothma, Juria le Roux, Johann Burger, Alexander Lorean, Theo Paul Vorster, Christiaan Diedericks, Adele Fouche and many more will be on exhibit. For more information, please email moineirgallery@gmail.com.

Anthropology III is an exhibition celebrating the human spirit reflected in fine art. Included in the show is a range of work diverse in medium and content, reflecting the individuality of each artist. Their unique visions are represented in wood, bronze, mixed medium, paint, paper and ceramics in two and three dimensional works. Artists: Kate Arthur, Sarah Richards, Pascale Chandler, Grace Kotze, Jeannie Kinsler, Karen Bradtke, Ashley Viljoen, Marinda Du Toit, Marlene de Beer, Carla da Cruz, Louise Jennings, Lee Scott Hempson, Michele Silk, Melody French, Deidre Maree, Celeste Bredin, Karla Nixon

An exhibition of works by Marnitz Steyn. For more information, please contact marnitz_steyn@yahoo.com.