On 19 January 2010 the Southern Ink Xposure Tattoo convention held at the CTICC in Cape Town kicked off with an exhibition of heart sculptures and other artwork inspired by tattoo-art at the VANSA Spin Space at 8 Spin Street in Cape Town.
On the left is Claire, whom I met briefly at the exhibition (and at Wessel Snyman Creative later again!), and on the right one of the exhibited artworks, this one by the infamous Conrad Botes (we're not related, by the way - I have been asked before).
Sculptured hearts were decorated or modified by a selection of local artists and sold in a silent auction (where you write your name/bid on a piece of paper right next to the artwork instead of bidding 'live' and loud for the piece in demand).
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Another exhibition of note is currently showing at the newly launched Wessel Snyman Creative at 17 Bree street. Dominique Benton also uses ink in her work, in a detailed illustrative style, with a somewhat more challenging or unconventional subject matter that involves human genitalia. If you want to know more - ask the artist or Wessel Snyman. Or just go look for yourself!
If you've been reading or following my blog for a while, you will recognize Wessel's name. I've done two reviews about his own art exhibitions in 2009 - Weifeling and The Birds. He has opened Wessel Snyman Creative in Bree Street in Cape Town, and is planning great things for this new creative space. Be sure to pop in or join the Facebook group!
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