I have had a hectic 3 weeks! I was fortunate enough to be asked to submit a work for consideration for an exhibition to be held at the Durban Art Gallery. As part of the exhibition brief we were required to attend a two day seminar where specialists in the fields of physics, mathematics, environmentalism and [...]
Last Friday I attended a prize giving at local exhibition where I had taken part in a group exhibition/art competition. There were approximately 100 entries and a lot of renown artists of the city and surrounds had submitted pieces. Needless to say I had no expectations of placing anywhere although I did like my [...]
During the first year of my formal art studies I became aware of feminist art, and in particular feminist performance art. It was while researching land art that I discovered the powerful Silueta series (1973-1980) by Ana Mendieta (1948-1985). Although, as I have mentioned in a previous blog, it was quite natural for me to [...]
Last night I achieved a moment of closure, an attainment of balance, of harmony: essentially my essence was feng shui-ed! I speak of those rare moments when, for an instant, an imbalance, emotionally or psychologically speaking, is rectified. This is generally accompanied by a literal feeling of relief, calm and peace. Much like on a [...]