working real hard….

Art portfolio- my work

“Before the year was over a great joy was announced.” Work in progress shot

“I was working real hard

To show the world what I could do

Oh I guessed I never dreamed

I’d have to

World spins some photographs

How I love to laugh when the crowd laughs

While love slips through

A theatre that is full

But oh baby when the crowd goes home

and I turn in and realize I’m alone

I can’t believe I had to sacrifice you”

from the book: Just Kids by Patti Smith which I’m currently re-reading and this quote really resonates with me at the moment, and made me want to share it with you.

On page 166 Patti writes that she wrote this for Janis Joplin.

While I am writing to you about it, I found this cool video too:

Can one work too hard when the work is a part of you?

I took a break for two weeks where I did not go to the studio, since other aspects of studio life needed some attention too, eg: daily and emotional life, admin and research.

The research part I’m starting to really enjoy right now.

Current interests include Family life – Family matters – Family ties – Family Businesses 😉 Family secrets and especially

Family Meetings:

Family meeting – work in progress (detail)

Also what does it mean to be a family in this day and age? I am also interested in how fairy tales can be adapted and serve as a tool in family therapy.

So yes, I am continuing further research into fairy tales (a lifelong passion). Fairy tales this time, is also leading me to woodcuts and witches, Hortis Sanitatis and the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein. Sounds random, but I hope to connect all the dots for my upcoming solo at MContemporary gallery next year.

In the meantime,- Let’s celebrate New Beginnings!

You are invited to the opening this coming Sunday:

Please feel free to

Contact the gallery for further information

T: +27 (0)21 876 8630 | E: gallery@grandeprovence.co.za | gpgallery.co.za

detail from #WTF at Gallery Grande Provence

And last but not least…my work “School of thought” is in good company for the sake of education at Paul Roos Gymnasium in their “See and be seen Art Exhibition and auction:

School of thought 41 x 33 cm paper, cotton thread and rubber (Photographer Kleinjan Groenewald)

BIDDING
The auction lots are split across two bidding platforms.
Strauss & Co live auction event
The live auction event will take place on 20 October at 17:30.
For telephone and absentee bids contact bina@straussart.co.za.
BidPro online auction
Online bidding now open until 13:00 on 30 October 2021.
Steps to follow
Go to: http://www.bidpro.co.za & http://www.bidpro.co.za/AuctionDetails/218
Click on Sign In, choose option “Signup” in Blue.
Fill all relevant details in as per the screen request.
You will receive an email, please confirm.
When user is confirmed please login .
Click on Auctions or choose Fundraising.
See and Be Seen Auction will display.
Click on Register to take part in the Paul Roos Gymnasium Auction.
You can now browse through all 127 lots and start bidding.

Here is a link to the catalogue:

Click to access SEE-AND-BE-SEEN_MR.pdf

see-and-be-seen_mr Download

Enjoy and best wishes.xxx

Studio news April 2020

Studio news/blog

Day 5 Lock-down in South-Africa. End of the month Studio-newsletter time!

I hope you are doing fine and well under the current circumstances.

I’ve been keeping busy in the kitchen, riding bicycle with my boys= round and around the house, reading articles, stitching a little bit and trying to stay informed. What have you been up to?

During the monhts pre-corona, I’ve been preparing for the “Wild, Wild Life exhibition curated by Alex Hamilton to be hosted by the Gallery Glen Carlou. It was supposed to open on the 5th of April 2020, but the opening (virtual or otherwise) have been delayed until after lock-down. I will keep you posted, but you are welcome to request a digital catalogue from: zelda.hamilton@gmail.com!

Lost, 800 x 600 mm cotton thread and rubber 2019 Hannalie Taute

In the meantime I am preparing for a solo exhibition, titled: “A walk in the park”. at the Pretoria Art Association. It is scheduled to open on the 29th of May 2020. That is if all goes well. Stay tuned for news on that.

“Walk in the Park” works in progress

On another note….

Karen Zoid is hosting another Art Auction on her Facebook-page…right now!!!!

Check it out if you can!

Much love…

Stay safe everyone!

Winter newsletter

Art portfolio- my work, Studio news, Studio news/blog

It’s been a while, but I thought today will be a good day to share what is happening in the studio because – 21 June usually marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, which is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight in the Southern Hemisphere….(I hope to get some extra sleep 🙂

“The sheep that ate her flower” 2017 (Altered page, cotton thread and rubber)

The second leg of the Judith Mason Tribute exhibition opens at the Moineir Gallery in Pringle bay on the 1st of July…you are invited;

Judith Mason tribute exhibition invitation

2. “Atlas” (and friends) is heading to Johannesburg for the annual Turbine Art Fair (14-16 July 2017) via Lizamore & Associates gallery. He hopes to see you there.

Atlas (altered vintage photograph, cotton thread and rubber)

3. In August, my work will be included in a group exhibition: Comfortably numb, coming soon…. I will keep you posted

“Comfortable” cotton thread and rubber 2017

Do I bite of more than I can chew? ..Possibly, but I do like a challenge, and have to remind myself that anything is possible…just DO!

4. I recently had a fun photo shoot with photographer Val Wessels.

Photographer: Val Wessels

Standing with all my children, which are destined for a small solo at the Artbank later this year….more about this a bit later – as soon as the opening date has been announced.

4. Preparations underway for a solo exhibition at Lizamore & Associates gallery in Johannesburg…coming soon: 5 October 2017!

Work in Progress

5. And last but not least… preparations for a small solo at MContemporary – Australia in November 2017…more details to follow in the spring newsletter

“Pincushion” work in progress

3 solo’s again this year….exciting times…and grateful for these opportunities.

Note to self:

“You are not to lose your nerve! go on through with it and play your own game all the way!” page 125 from the book : Myths to live by” – Joseph Campbell…

and with that …wishing you a wonderful Winter Solstice- keep warm xxx

Summer studio update

Studio news/blog

We are nearing the end of 2016 and oh boy what an exciting and interesting year it has been.

This will be my last studio update for 2016 and would like to share with you what’s happening:

*You still have time to see the group exhibition -Alteration- at 99 Loop street Gallery in Cape Town until the end of this week.

*The group exhibition -100 Geographies- is still showing at the University of Stellenbosch Museum until late December 2016

and what is still to come….

First up:

I’ve created a series which I like to call my “dysfunctional family” for the group exhibition at Glen Carlo (more about them a little bit later) but please know that you are invited to visit this exhibition!

invitation

Next up:

Remember, remember the 8th of December!

My 3rd solo exhibition of this year (9th in total) will be hosted by Knysna Fine Arts- Hope to see you there!

I will be updating the press kit about the above mentioned exhibition titled: “Implanted memories” soon!

In-between it all I hope to spend some quality time with my family and friends for the festive season, but also looking forward to the preparations for next year…

This is what 2017 have in store for now:

*I am happy to announce that the Woordfees 2017 in Stellenbosch has launched their program and I am very excited to be included in the line-up amongst some amazing artists for 2 group exhibitions:

1: “Deur die bome die bos nie sien nie/ See the forest for the trees”