from left to right: Nadine Hansden, Nicole Hein, myself and Marelise Visser
Our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone who came to our open studio exhibition on Friday and Yesterday.
Much appreciated!
A big thanks to Kleinbergskloof for sponsoring olives and thak you to Goukou Bakery in Stilbaai for the Ciabatta bread.Thank you KWV Wines for sponsoring some wonderful wine.
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 😉
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.
Before the year was over a great joy was announced 2021
I don’t know what 2022 will bring but I know I’ll be creating art regardless.
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:
Claire Voyant, Vintage photograph, thread and rubber 2021 Hannalie Taute 503 mm x 356 mm framed without glassThe Ogre, Vintage photograph, thread and rubber 2021 Hannalie Taute 542 x 370 mm framed without glassThe Ogre’s wife, Vintage photograph, thread and rubber, 2021 Hannalie Taute 542 x 370 mm framed without glassThe King and Queen. 2021 Vintage photograph, thread and rubber, Hannalie Taute 402 x 337 mm framed with glassThe bird was guarded by a terrible fire breathing dragon that never slept, 2021 Vintage photograph, Thread and rubber 402 x 337 mm Hannalie TauteIt was funny at first Vintage photograph, thread and rubber 2021 Hannalie Taute 402 x 337 mm framed with glass
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
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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