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.

Fear & Loss - Industrial Karoo

If you're in the area, please support and attend this incredible exhibition curated by Katie Barnard du Toit. I am participating, exhibiting an artwork entitled "Bone Country", which will only be available for view on my website after the opening of the exhibition.

WILD & STILL: my first solo exhibition

WILD & STILL is now open! Strijdom van der Merwe gave a beautiful opening talk and many people watched, and participated, in my performance art piece on the opening evening during June's First Thursdays. 

This exhibition of artworks aims to achieve a tension between the raw power of the wilderness and tranquillity in our local natural landscapes. The artworks include still snapshots of wildness, in the form of paintings, drawings, mixed media work, and original limited edition prints. 

Featured in the diary of the Country Life!

Detail from "Eye of the Storm"

Detail from "Organic Matters"

Detail from "Forces of Soil"

Detail from "Tanglewood"

Preview and buy works from WILD & STILL: stateoftheart.co.za/curator/15/wild--still 

View photos of the exhibition and artworks on Facebook. 

and

JOIN ON 14 JUNE FOR MY ARTIST WALKABOUT AT 11AM

StateoftheART Gallery, 61 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town.
The gallery is next to G2 Art Gallery, on the fan walk, between Bree street and Loop street, in the heart of Cape Town. 

See you there!

more info, see the catalogue, and watch the video:

janetbotes.com/wild-still-exhibition

Wild & Still

I am having my first solo exhibition!

WILD & STILL

expressions of the landscape

by Janet Botes

"Wildness ~ the sheer power and awe of waves crashing onto the beach, or a storm raging in the sky. Stillness ~ in the silent beauty of mist, the curve of a shell, and the fine details of an insect's wing."

This exhibition of artworks aims to achieve a tension between the raw power of the wilderness and tranquillity in a natural landscape. The artworks include still snapshots of wildness, in the form of paintings, drawings, mixed media work, and original limited edition prints.

Opening 5 June 2014 at 6pm
Introduction by Strijdom van der Merwe
Performance Art at 7pm
Artist Walkabout 14 June at 11am
Exhibition on view until 30 June 2014

Hosted by www.StateoftheArt.co.za, located in the heart of Cape Town, between Loop and Bree street, and known for selling affordable original art by South African emerging artists.

Big Names Exhibition at Greatmore: showing until 25 October

Pieces, Puzzles & Performances

If you haven't had a look at the work exhibited as part of the "Pieces & Puzzles" exhibition, hosted by the Lovell Gallery in Woodstock, and curated by Stefanie Schoeman, then you really need to make it part of your itinerary for a September Saturday. Why? Because for three September Saturdays, there will be performances and artist talks at 11h00 at the gallery, so you can have an interactive experience along with a walkabout of beautiful, nature-inspired artworks!

My work, inspired by 'metamorphosis' in the foreground,
with Stefanie Schoeman's incredible installations of
hanging bones, rocks and wood in the background.

Two beautiful artists... Sigourney Smuts and Danelle Malan
during the opening of the Pieces & Puzzles exhibition on 23 August 2013

Danelle Malan's beautiful and intricate ink works.

Me, in front of my work, on the opening day of the exhibition.
(Photograph by multi-discplinary artist Claire Homewood)

As part of the 'Pieces and Puzzles' exhibition you are invited for a variety of artist talks, poetry performances and music on each of the remaining Saturdays during September. The tone will be that of casual interactions between artists, poets and musicians along with the public to mutual exposure and an opportunity to learn.

Saturday, 7 September 11h00

Performance by Leàn Coetzer Artist Talks by Andrew Yeaman, Loni Drager, Leila Fanner, Rebecca Jones and Carmelina & Lee

Saturday, 14 September 11h00

Performance by spoken word artist Amy Kaye and Die Dowe Digters (poetry collective) Artist Talk by Riaan van Zyl, Ben Winfield, Danelle Malan, David Brits and Ian Brumfitt.

Saturday, 21 September 11h00

Performance by Viccy Wanliss and music duo Mesmer Artist Talk by Janet Botes, Hanien Conradie, Claire Homewood, Johke and Stefanie Schoeman

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Lovell Gallery | Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10h00 - 18h00, Saturday 10h00 - 14h00
139 Albert Rd, Woodstock   |   lovellgallery.co.za

Pieces & Puzzles at the Lovell Gallery

"Glimpses", Janet Botes, 2013. To be exhibited as part of:

Pieces & Puzzles: Compositions of Human Expression Inspired by Nature.

Made, Mind, Explore; the Imagination of Nature

Join us for the opening of our Exhibition on Saturday, 24 August 2013 @ The Lovell Gallery

www.lovellgallery.co.za

The exhibition will run from 24 August until 26 September and if you cannot attend the opening; be sure not to miss the show!

Curated by Stefanie Schoeman

www.stefanieschoeman.co.za

Invitation design by David Brits

c. 0741057007 | w. www.davidbrits.com | w. www.destadlerhall.com

Opening @ State of the Art Exhibition Gallery

www.StateoftheArt.co.za is opening up an exhibition gallery in Shortmarket Street, Cape Town! I've seen photographs of the progress and prep in the space, and the gallery looks amazing! Make sure you don't miss the opening on Thursday night as part of the Cape Town First Thursdays initiative. All the info in the following invitation: 

Hiernamaals | Hereafter exhibition, Slee Gallery, Stellenbosch

HIERNAMAALS • HEREAFTER

[ Stellenbosch | Woordfees 2013 ]

www.facebook.com/sitespecific.landart | Facebook Event page for exhibition

The Grad Show Exhibition At Michaelis

This week I had a peek at the exhibition of art by the grad students from the University of Cape Town’s Michaelis School of Fine Art. These are some of the works that I find really inspiring, impressive or interesting: