Kingdom Exhibition

On Wednesday I decided to have a look at the Kingdom exhibition at Equus Gallery, on my way back from a meeting in Stellenbosch. The Gallery is situated on the beautiful Cavalli Estate, on the R44 between Syellenbosch and Somerset West. 

I am incredibly glad I went. Not only am I extremely impressed with the artworks exhibited, but I was also blown away by the architecture, the landscaping that utilizes indigenous plants, and the vertical garden outside the gallery. The galllery space is also striking - clean, large open spaces, and a skylight that covers almost the entire ceiling, helping to create an ambience and soft light that compliments the artworks. 

The exhibition on view at the moment, entitled "Kingdom", is a curated collection of artworks inspired by, or representing, the natural kingdom.  Here's a selection of some of my favourite works from the exhibition.

Specimen Three, Rebecca Jones, Paper, wire and thread

Aloes Two, Rebecca Jones, Paper and wire 

Towerland, Matthew Hindley, 2014, Oil on canvas, 2 x 2.5 m.

Sunset, Paula van Coller Louw, 2014, Oil on cavnas, 150 x 180cm.

Green Apple, Willie Botha, Fibreglass, 600mm diameter.

Let the Swallows Go, Jaco Sieberhagen, Lasered mild steel and paint, 63.5 x 35 x 13.5cm.

Meeting the Sun, Paula van Coller Louw, 2014, Oil on canvas, 180 x 240 cm.

The Kingdom Come (In me) I, II, III, Victoria du Toit, 2014, Watercolour on Arches paper.

detail from The Kingdom Come (In me) II, Victoria du Toit, 2014, Watercolour on Arches paper.

detail from The Kingdom Come (In me) III, Victoria du Toit, 2014, Watercolour on Arches paper.

detail from The Kingdom Come (In me) II, Victoria du Toit, 2014, Watercolour on Arches paper.

detail from Rose, Victoria du Toit, 2013, Watercolour on Arches paper.

Saad (Seed), Hanien Conradie, 2012, Oil on canvas, 120 x 120 cm.

Melk (Milk) & Saad (Seed), Hanien Conradie, 2012, Oil on canvas, 120 x 120 cm. 

Will Buy you Time, Nigel Mullins, 2011, Oil on canvas, 150 x 200 cm.

Memory Vein, Robin Brown, Innova pigment print 280 gsm, Limited edition of 10.

Bow to Bee, Robin Brown, Innova pigment print 280 gsm, Limited edition of 10.

On a Wing and a Prayer, Robin Brown, Innova pigment print 280 gsm, Limited edition of 10.