Once upon a time (round-a-bout 2016), in Stellenbosch, South Africa; Abra-Cadaver the Stink Afrikaner:
was waiting and thinking, until “Minutes to Midnight” in 2018:
meanwhile- “it is hard to take a nap with a dragon on your lap”.
which of course did not work out, but luckily today, the cat can finally say to Abra-Cadaver:
“Thank you for saving my life, said the wicked cat” 2022 Photographic print on board, thread and rubber
The end.
Our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone who came to our open studio exhibition on Friday and Yesterday.
Much appreciated!
1 January was new year day: In ancient times the day was consecrated to Janus (the Roman god of new beginnings gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. He is usually depicted as having two faces.) Thus on that day and ever since it is customary to exchange cheerful words of good wishes.
While there was a lot of ups and downs, I do realize that it is not fashionable to say but 2021 was a great year in so many ways. From Commissions to great exhibition opportunities, meeting new friends, being healthy and having a happy family life. It feels great to count one’s blessings, so that’s what I want to focus on.
Covid and Global warming sucks but let us not allow it to determine our whole worldview. Life is good if we focus on the present. Things are getting better, or so I hope…right???
Well maybe, that was until I watched “Death to 2021” on Netflix 😉
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/videos/death-to-2021-facebook-down-first-look-video
Anyway, while I am not going to make any new year’s resolutions’ I am going to make pacts with ancient forest beasts, promises to old gods, pledges to wise souls and trade my immortal soul for the power of kindness that curls across my skin like the uncurling petals of flowers in our garden.
I don’t know what 2022 will bring but I know I’ll be creating art regardless.
much love
hxxx
I am excited that the following works will be part of the Phantasmagoria – a group exhibition curated by Judy Woodborne and hosted by RK Contemporary gallery in Riebeeck Kasteel, South Africa:
For more information or to register your interest please contact the gallery. Click here to view their page.
I am happy to announce that Deepest Darkest Art Gallery in Cape Town will include one of my recent works in their lineup for this year’s ICTAF
Running in parallel with their sister fair in Milan; miart international modern and contemporary art fair, this event provides a unique opportunity where VIPs, galleries, and visitors will have access to a much broader audience across two continents and two fairs.
Deepest Darkest will be presenting work by AD-Reflex, Hannalie Taute,
Kevin Mackintosh, Krisjan Rossouw, Leila Fanner and Navel Seakamela.
17 – 19 September 2021
Preview: 15 – 17 September
Access:
www.investeccapetownartfair.co.za
hannalie taute 