As I mentioned in a previous post (Stressss) I am preparing for an upcoming group exhibition called G1K1. I thought I would give you a preview of one of my works called Pronutro. It is an image of the pro patria medal I received whilst serving in the South African Defence Force. The requirements to qualify for it [...]
So stress, what is it? Basically, as I understand it, it is the anxiety that arises within as a result of an unresolved problem or problems. This anxiety will not disappear until that problem has been resolved, removed or disappears. In other words, it ceases to be, by any means necessary. I grew up in [...]
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 [...]