Naked tree in the dark night, reaching outwards for water and sun
Ink on found paper, 145mm x 100mm, 2011
Ink on found paper, 145mm x 100mm, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Playing with sand on Bloubergstrand
Sand Curves, Bloubergstrand, Western Cape, South Africa, November 2011
Carved Curves, Bloubergstrand, Western Cape, South Africa, November 2011
Not to be missed: Stages by IKAPA
Don't miss "Stages" at the Magnet Theatre in Obs this
Sunday at 6pm!
"Stages" features
dancers from all of iKapa Dance Theatre's dance groups including their
Outreach Kids, Youth Company, Professional Company and the OnPointe
Performance Team.
Tickets are R60 (email admin@ikapadancetheatre.co.za) or R80 at the door if
you'd like to come and watch this great production! Click here to pre-book NOW.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Create Christmas Presents in Cape Town
Remember I posted a bit of information about Doodle Creative Space? Based walking distance from where I stay in Cape Town it's the ideal spot to go and create something pretty in a comfortable, well lit space with all the right materials and tools well within reach.
This year I'm making even more of an effort to do handmade Christmas gifts (instead of leaving everything to the last minute as I usually do, I'm trying to finish them much earlier).
I think that making something beautiful or functional for someone is much more special, personal and unique than buying something. It shows that you put in effort, thought, energy and nurturing into the gift, and essentially you are "giving" a bit of yourself! I mos believe that anything that you bring into being through your own creativity and handiwork is an expression of yourself. So... back to Doodle Creative Space - you can choose from a selection of options and easily make 3 unique and beautiful presents for R350 – R400 during November and December. Some other workshops that they're running this month are:
19 Nov – Making Christmas cards and a present for your loved ones.
26 November – Making Christmas table decorations.
You can also spoil a creative loved one with a voucher!
Book a space, buy a voucher or find out more by contacting doodlecreativespace@gmail.com or go to www.doodlecreative.co.za
Alternatively, you are MORE than welcome, of course, to buy some of my artworks as gifts for your loved ones, or commission me to make some art-, illustration- or craft-works. These are some artworks currently available for sale. To see more available works, go to my State of the Art gallery (http://www.stateoftheart.co.za/Art/Gallery/42), or if you're in Cape Town, meet up with me to see smaller works not available on the website. Email me at art@janetbotes.co.za.
This year I'm making even more of an effort to do handmade Christmas gifts (instead of leaving everything to the last minute as I usually do, I'm trying to finish them much earlier).
I think that making something beautiful or functional for someone is much more special, personal and unique than buying something. It shows that you put in effort, thought, energy and nurturing into the gift, and essentially you are "giving" a bit of yourself! I mos believe that anything that you bring into being through your own creativity and handiwork is an expression of yourself. So... back to Doodle Creative Space - you can choose from a selection of options and easily make 3 unique and beautiful presents for R350 – R400 during November and December. Some other workshops that they're running this month are:
19 Nov – Making Christmas cards and a present for your loved ones.
26 November – Making Christmas table decorations.
You can also spoil a creative loved one with a voucher!
Book a space, buy a voucher or find out more by contacting doodlecreativespace@gmail.com or go to www.doodlecreative.co.za
Alternatively, you are MORE than welcome, of course, to buy some of my artworks as gifts for your loved ones, or commission me to make some art-, illustration- or craft-works. These are some artworks currently available for sale. To see more available works, go to my State of the Art gallery (http://www.stateoftheart.co.za/Art/Gallery/42), or if you're in Cape Town, meet up with me to see smaller works not available on the website. Email me at art@janetbotes.co.za.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
the wind rushing through time
the rush of the wind through the leaves
with the sound of your heart underneath
the warmth of the sun on your skin
with the grass growing wildly at your feet
the season changes swiftly in the mountain
while the rock lies peacefully in the stream
and the colours burn orange in the forest
while we drift along in the flurry of life
with the sound of your heart underneath
the warmth of the sun on your skin
with the grass growing wildly at your feet
the season changes swiftly in the mountain
while the rock lies peacefully in the stream
and the colours burn orange in the forest
while we drift along in the flurry of life
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Excited!!
Ok, I've known for months that this day is on its way, but didn't realize just how quickly time has managed to fly away into space - the day has come... Richard Long is in South Africa, and in Cape Town, NEXT WEEK!!
Iziko Museums is proud to host Richard Long’s first solo exhibition in Africa. The artist will be in attendance at the opening of the exhibition on Wednesday 9 November 2011, and will give a public presentation on his work at the Iziko South African National Gallery on Thursday 10 November at 18:00.
Read more about his Karoo Highveld exhibition on Artslink or on the IZIKO website, and see his work on his website: www.richardlong.org
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