A mixed media exhibition by Andrea du Plessis, Alet Ries, Carl Jeppe, Corné van Eck, Sanet du Plessis titled The Intertwined Nature of Utopia and Dystopia Dystopia A society characterized by oppression, control, and a bleak future. Dystopian societies are often characterized by oppressive regimes, environmental degradation, and a loss of personal freedoms. A place where living conditions are extremely bad or unpleasant. Utopia An ideal society, comprising of an ideal existence where life is perfect and perceived as superior. Utopian and dystopian societies are intertwined, with dystopias often emerging...
An exhibition of textiles, fabrics and contemporary art quilts, remarkably varied in their themes, designs and materials by Antoinette Nel, Danél Muller, Elaine Louw Jenny Hearn Lein Smuts, Marlene Toerien and Tilly de Harde The fabric and textiles used in these works of art were created with a variety of textures, colours, patterns, prints, fabric with sheen and also woven fabrics. These textile artists push the boundaries of the traditional medium. Their work is dynamic, innovative, thought provoking, creative and compelling. The exhibition will be opened on Sunday...
An exhibition of paintings by Liekie Fouché titled‘Nephophiles’ (Lovers of clouds) The exhibition will be opened on Sunday 13 April 2025 at 11h30 – 14h00 by Lientjie Wessels Artist and Chef The exhibition can be viewed until 15 May 2025 Liekie Fouché spent her early childhood on a farm in the North-West province, where clouds were one of the first forms of the natural world she would be exposed to. Children growing up in this community of farmers, in a rather dry part of South Africa, are acutely aware of...
An exhibition comprising of a variety of styles, techniques and media, to celebrate EASTER Contributing Artists: Adele Potgieter, Bernadette Suttie, Danel Burger, Jacqui Weissenbacher, Kerstin Franck,and more… titled ‘Easter / Paasfees 2025’ The exhibition will be opened on Sunday 16 March 2025 at 11h30 – 14h00 and can be viewed until 10 April 2025
An exhibition of Acrylic and Oil paintings by Anton Uys – Helen Lamprecht – Marion Townsend titled ‘SERENDIPITY’ An aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. Collins Dictionary The faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for. Merriam-Webster Luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for. Britannica The fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance. Cambridge Dictionary The exhibition will be opened on Sunday 16 February 2025 at 11h30 – 14h00 by Rory du Plessis Prof, Visual Studies, UP and can be viewed...
Elfriede Dreyer - Catalogue of work Gwenneth Miller - Catalogue of work The Tina Skukan Gallery cordially is hosting two exhibitions of mixed media work titled Moment by Elfriede Dreyer A moment in time – that is human life “This body of work engages with Heidegger’s concept of Dasein, which denotes human beings in their everydayness, intertwining subject, object, consciousness and world. I view communication as a crucial element in living meaningfully. In these pieces, imagery of sound waves refers to the piano’s production of sound and symbolises...
An exhibition of mixed media works by Abraham Kiewiets, Cecile Burger, Koos Bronkhorst Tiens Palmer, Willem Joubert titled Nature and Spring Spring is the best time of year to let go of things that no longer serve us, and to find the right balance in our lives. It is a season associated with cleansing and new beginnings. It invites us to go outside, connect with nature, plant new life, and celebrate light instead of darkness. It is a time of forthcoming joy, renewal and growth where nature is...
An exhibition of paintings by ‘Jenny Reyneke’ titled ‘Pondok. Paleis’ Pondok. Paleis is a collection of landscapes and observations of the flora and trees of the artist’s home spaces of the Kalahari Northern Cape in mixed media oils and acrylics on canvas, wood and paper. “In the ‘Pondok. Paleis’ collection, I am exploring the ‘essence of place’. I want to understand the connection between our own presence within a landscape, what draws us in, makes us feel as if we belong? What is ‘home’? Wherein do we...
An exhibition of textile art by ‘Fibreworks’ and ‘TAGG’ titled ‘Textile Odyssey’ This exhibition will consist of contemporary art quilts and textile art, remarkably varied in their themes, designs and materials. The fabric and textiles used in these works of art were created with a variety of textures, colours, patterns, prints, fabric with sheen and also woven fabrics. Avant-garde processes were used to convey the essence of non-visual concepts such as photo transfer, raw edge applique, discharging, overdying, faux felting, stamping, recycling and painting. These include social and political...
A group exhibition consisting of artworks in various media, styles and techniques by Albert Redelinghuys, A. Ampofo-Anti, Elsa Maritz, Roelien Immelman, Tineke Meijer, Tertia Dorfling titled ‘The Fleetingness of Perfection’ A perfect moment that is memorable is only temporary. Even the most beautiful things are impermanent. It’s a snapshot of experience where time seems to stand still. Undoubtedly, each of us have experienced several of these fleeting moments of perfection. Appreciate their fleeting beauty, but also acknowledge the cycle of life and renewal. The exhibition will be opened on Sunday...