As part of its World Post Month celebrations, the SA Post Office will host an exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Metro Art Museum in Port Elizabeth. The exhibition which opened on 12 October is titled “The Art of a Stamp” and will showcase the intricate art behind stamp design and will feature some of South Africa’s favorite stamp sets. The purpose of the exhibition is to showcase the artwork that is made for each stamp and the adaptation and diminution of the artwork into the stamp. “Since the … [Read more...] about Post Office launches Art of Stamp Exhibition
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Young Port Elizabeth stamp collectors exhibit their talent
In a world where the youth are fixated with gadgets and technology, one would think that this demonstrates the life of a typical youngster. However, in Port Elizabeth lives a young group that is fascinated with the collection of stamps. The junior stamp club is part of the Port Elizabeth Philatelic Society and encourages youngsters, as young as eight years old, to develop a love for collecting stamps. As part of its guidelines, the junior stamp club assists youth leaders with skills on how to … [Read more...] about Young Port Elizabeth stamp collectors exhibit their talent
Port Elizabeth is charged with A4 ideas
Calling all creatives! PE is sparking with ideas and creativity and wants everyone involved. A one night only exhibition of artworks on A4 will be held in Boomtown’s new studio space in Bridge Street, South End on the night of 31 October. All artworks will be sold for R100 per piece and the proceeds will become seed capital towards an Incredible Ideas Indaba of international standard to be held in 2013. The public is encouraged to submit any artwork on A4 which doesn’t exceed the weight … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth is charged with A4 ideas
ART Gallery to host two concurrent exhibitions
The Eastern Cape chapter of Ceramics Southern Africa has found a permanent "home" at ART Gallery. Members of the Eastern Cape branch now have a permanent exhibition space at the new gallery. This exhibition highlights the exceptional, diverse talent of our ceramists, some of whom have had work selected for the National Ceramic Exhibition to be held at the Pretoria Art Museum from 7 October. Works from the National Exhibition participants, among others, Donve Branch, Lydia Holmes, Bianca … [Read more...] about ART Gallery to host two concurrent exhibitions
Local artist, Wehrner Lemmer’s latest sculpture
Local artist, Wehrner Lemmer, has asked Port Elizabethan Galvaspin to prepare and protect his latest piece of art from the elements. Over the years, Lemmer has become well known for his earthy Africa inspired work. Remaining true to his roots, his new piece is an evolution and will see the use of colour more and more. Of his evolution, Wehrner Lemmer said: “Keeping up with interiors trends, and personal tastes evolving, including mine, my new work is embracing vibrant colours this nation … [Read more...] about Local artist, Wehrner Lemmer’s latest sculpture
Route 67 ArtComix Blanks Have Been Filled in
Young emerging local artists have filled in the 2011 cartoon blanks and expanded the broader appeal of Port Elizabeth's Route 67 - a R40 million creative arts project including 67 pieces of artwork installations from the Campanile, up Jetty Street across Vuyisile Mini Square, through St Mary's Terrace to the Donkin Reserve. Alongside each featured artwork are newspaper headlines showing what happened in South Africa and the world during each of the years tata Nelson Mandela was in public life … [Read more...] about Route 67 ArtComix Blanks Have Been Filled in
Honoring South Africa’s grand master of art
"Stamps are often used to commemorate those who have made a significant difference in our history and the way we see the world today," says Johan van Wyk, senior manager of philatelic services at the South African Post Office. "And for that reason we are honoured to launch the Dr George Pemba stamp series which depicts the works of one of South Africa's most prolific artists, especially during the years of oppression". Van Wyk was speaking ahead of the Dr George Pemba stamp issue. Born in … [Read more...] about Honoring South Africa’s grand master of art
L’Atelier – Recognising and Rewarding South African artists for 27 years
Now in its 27th year, Absa L'Atelier continues to recognise and reward the skills, talent and imagination that exist in an extremely competitive and often challenging environment as well as presenting a unique opportunity to artists to showcase their talent and embark on new and exciting opportunities. Once all the regional judging has taken place, 100 works from the pool of entries will be selected as finalists. The overall winner will be announced at a gala exhibition in Johannesburg on 18 … [Read more...] about L’Atelier – Recognising and Rewarding South African artists for 27 years
Get a 300×300 for 750
One of the most popular events in the Eastern Cape Arts calendar is the "same size-same price-no signature" initially held at the Cuyler Street Gallery, and taken over by artEC, 36 Bird Street, Central with Tossie Theron's blessing. The "no signatures" is what makes it such fun, because all the works are unsigned, but if a potential buyer knows their artists well, they could spot something by a leading artist and get a real bargain! ArtEC are very strict about no previews, and will be … [Read more...] about Get a 300×300 for 750
Praat
The artEC Gallery, at 36 Bird Street Central, kicks off its exhibition calendar this year at 5:30 pm today, Tuesday 31 January, with the opening of the long anticipated show by the 2010 New Signatures winner, Tegan Sampson and friends. The exhibition is titled "Praat", because this is a close knit group of artists who have studied and worked together, bouncing ideas off each other, and having a sort of creative conversation which frequently reflects in the body of work when it comes … [Read more...] about Praat
Street portraits and emergent complexity
Ragnar van der Merwe is currently exhibiting his first solo exhibition at artEC gallery. His work is a collection of drawings in two parts, street portraits and abstract drawings. His medium is pastels and pencils. In his abstract drawings he uses line, organic shape and colour in mixed media to create order in a chaotic foundation. His portraits are a study of the world around him, they tell a subtle story of a captured moment in time. Ragnar studied graphic design, fine art and sculpture … [Read more...] about Street portraits and emergent complexity
Help Bretten-Anne and Louwrens Fill in the Blanks
One of the MBDA's iconic series of installations, Route 67, will get a great boost with the launch of a publication chronicling the journeys of two cartoon characters along Route 67. The two, still to be named and characterised characters, will have their journey chronicled with the help of budding cartoonists who are being invited to an open call at the newly revamped Athenaeum building on Saturday 22 October. Well know artists, Bretten-Anne Moolman and Louwrens Westraadt will be heading … [Read more...] about Help Bretten-Anne and Louwrens Fill in the Blanks
Under Freeways Printmaking Exhibition
Port Elizabeth artist, Alan Basil Grobler works mainly in the medium of linocut. The general focus of his work has been architectural. Each linocut is hand printed, using a burnishing technique, and are produced in limited small editions. Much of his current work explores various aspects of the modern urban freeway and our relationship with them, despite their everyday functional use. Life (represented by the bird form) is an integral feature of most of these works and is also intended to … [Read more...] about Under Freeways Printmaking Exhibition
Historic 92nd Annual Exhibition
The prestigious adjudicated Annual Exhibition has been a regular feature on the artEC (EPSAC) calendar for the last 92 years. Being an open exhibition, with no restrictions on subject or medium, it always attracts a diverse collection of work for selection and show including sculpture, photography and painting. Selection is set at a high standard and trophies are awarded for best work on show. This year's selection panel, coordinated by Anthony Keogh, includes Emma Taggart, Ethna … [Read more...] about Historic 92nd Annual Exhibition
Northern Arts Festival- The place to be!
The Northern Arts Festival will deliver a fifth installment in September 2011. In the last four years, this festival, comparatively speaking in it's infancy, had become a fixture on calendars not only in the Nelson Mandela Metro, but across the Eastern Cape - art lovers across our country is beginning to notice it. The Northern Arts Festival is different from probably most similar events because it caters for and attracts such a varied fan base that reflects our rainbow community so … [Read more...] about Northern Arts Festival- The place to be!
