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October 2009
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Work by Namibian artist and “shared experiences” residency holder Jost Kirsten. Fire is a part of the process of the making of the artwork. See www.berlin-windhoek.org for more.
A & C World Summit closes on sobering note Goodman Cape loses stalwart of SA Art
Mashile fore-grounded the role of
branch in 2007, is no longer with some 25 years experience in the
the arts in transformation
the gallery. According to new field of curating and champion-
saying ‘we, as artists, are in the
owner Lisa Essers, the former ing contemporary African art, a
position and the places where we
Director took ‘voluntary retrench- particularly notable achievement
are doing the work. We are the
ment’ as part of measures taken by of Bedford’s was her involvement
agents of change’. However, as
the gallery to address the growing in an exhibition for the Forum for
the Sowetan reported, the sum-
recession. African Arts hosted by the 49th
mit failed to attract local artists,
Venice Biennale in 2001.
instead attracting policy makers.
‘The Cape Town market has seen
Despite this lack of support, a
Bongani Madondo chats with Brett Bailey Photo: Christopher Lorentz some difficult times recently and When she moved to the Goodman
notable recommendation came
we are all doing what we have to’ Gallery in 2007 her announcement
Staff writer from keynote speaker Njabulo
commented Essers further. Cape was greeted with international
rainbow nation, while in practice, Ndebele who, along the lines of
curator of the Goodman, Storm interest with Annie Coombes say-
The outcome of the 4th World we are still far from it. the summits theme, the role of Emma Bedford
Janse Van Rensburg said that ing that the Goodman ‘couldn’t find
Summit on Arts and Culture saw a Yet these observations were not the arts in intercultural dialogue,
Staff writer Bedford’s retrenchment comes as a better equipped individual to get
sobering look at South Africa’s role doomsday in tone, but served as called for a policy formulation that
‘huge shock and loss’ saying that the gallery started in Cape Town’.
in fostering intercultural dialogue a source of inspiration for the likes ‘allows for dialogue during a period
Lisa Essers cites recession for she will be sorely missed. Bedford’s contribution, not only to
around the continent. of poet and actress Lebo Mashile, of contemplation that will deepen
ushering in new changes at the the Goodman Gallery, but also to
During the discussion Max Du who said ‘we are over the euphoria understanding when strangeness
Goodman Gallery Cape. Before her involvement in the the development South African art
Preez commented that originally of being a rainbow nation now. is encountered’.
private sector with the Good- locally and internationally has been
Nelson Mandela and Archbishop It’s time that we come up with real
Effective Friday, Emma Bed- man Gallery, Bedford played an unparalleled, with her standing
Desmond Tutu “seduced us into solutions for the problems that we Read Mary Corrigall’s in depth
ford who, under Linda Givon, unparalleled role as curator of as a luminary figure in the artistic
the false consciousness” of a are facing in South Africa’. article in Business Art
established the Goodman’s Cape the Iziko National Gallery. With landscape.
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Important Decorative & Fine Arts Auction N
Cape Town 20 & 21 October 2009
JH Pierneef, THE BAOBAB R 2 400 000 – 2 800 000 Pieter Hugo Naudé, FORT JESUS, MOMBASA R 200 000 – 250 000
Night of 1000 Drawings is a one- asking everyone from professional Earthdance – the outdoor party for Woodstock Industrial Centre,
night-only art exhibition showcas- artists and designers to school peace and environmental change Deckle Edge stores throughout the
ing the vast and varied creative kids, business people and creative that happens simultaneously all Western Cape and the g-mo foot-
talents of the city. Cape Town, doodlers to donate A5 drawings. over the world from 25 to 27 Sep- wear stall at the Neighbourgoods
Johannesburg, Amsterdam and The brief – ‘draw anything, on tember. Partygoers can chill-out market at the Old Biscuit Mill every
Dubai will host the event – each anything, with anything as long and draw in the ‘Doodle Earth’ tent Saturday.
city adding its own spice to create as it’s A5’. Doodle sessions have where all stationary and equipment
something specifically suited to already begun in preparation for will be provided. At the main event on 5 November
its unique arty flavour. For its third the main event – these mini events 2009, the Woodstock Industrial
year running, Cape Town’s Night of bring together potential doodle • ‘Doodle at the Daisies’ will see Centre will be transformed into
1000 Drawings is set to surpass all donors in really cool environments a doodle tent full of creative a large-scale exhibition space.
expectations. For the main event that inspire creativity. ‘Sketch surprises at Rocking the Daisies, Rus Nerwich and the Collective
on 5 November 2009 at the Wood- Away Thursdays’ happen on the South Africa’s premier eco-friendly Imagination in collaboration with
stock Industrial Centre on Albert last Thursday of the month at music and lifestyle festival from 9 other artists will entertain while the
Road, in excess of one thousand Woodstock Industrial Centre (the to 11 October. crowd enjoys an art extravaganza
A5-sized artworks will be on sale Word of Art studio). Each of these • The ‘Doodle on the Mountain’ like no other. Absolutely everyone
for R100 each and all profits go evenings is themed, so there’s session on 15 October will see is welcome!
to three carefully selected charity plenty to experience while doo- doodlers creating magic on the
organisations: Write on Africa, dling. At the ‘Sketch Away Thurs- top of Table Mountain. The Table The 1000 Drawings Jozi will be on
an urban rejuvenation project day – Acoustic Doodle’, doodlers Mountain Aerial Cableway has 12 November 2009 at a mysteri-
incorporating murals, food tents enjoyed wine and great tunes come on board and offered a free ous new venue in the JHB city
and capacity development in Cape from some of the city’s up-and- cable car trip up. centre (TBA). Drop off points at
Town; Paballo ya Batho, an inner coming musicians. • To put your name on any Lulu coffee shop across the
city feeding project in Jo’burg; and Doodle and add your A5 creation the mailing list, e-mail city (www.eatlulu.com). Sign up to
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Jo’burg. tion knows no boundaries – every and get involved in these and in the Jozi loop.
With an epic task to collect more donation goes on display. many other doodles. A5 artworks
than 1000 drawings, Cape Town’s • ‘Doodle Earth’ will see a dedi- can also be donated at one of the Website: www.1000drawings.co.za
Night of 1000 Drawings team is cated drawing tent set up at designated drop off points:
South African Art Times. October 2009 Page 5
OBITUARY
Cattle in the water and the boy Man riding a bicycle near Lydenburg
Two men cutting grass Orange Houses and water carriers in a farm near Lydenburg
“It’s clear that local and international collectors see more in Novela’s work than his extraordinary
technique and love for his subject. They see Novela as a good investment” New homes Magazine.
Daniel has exhibited regularly in Gauteng and completed a successful tour in Europe. In
September 2006 Daniel had his rst international exhibition in New York at the Sankaranka
Art Gallery. Firstly the works are special and have integrity, secondly, a Novela canvas is fast
increasing in value.
As a relatively recent discovery, his true worth has yet to be established. So he is therefore considered
a good investment opportunity.
“His rened landscapes are inltrating galleries and private collections as his especial brand of African
impressionism becomes better known. His success is a result of years of hardship in an almost stereotypical
story of an artist who would not let go of his dream”. Business Weekender by Elizabeth Donaldson.
“I get an emotional impact from architecture. These strange old buildings with blank faces.... You know
there’s some activity inside - you don’t know what it is...it becomes sinister. It takes you away from other
elements in the picture and gives you a feeling of utter remoteness....It helps in a composition. “
Frederick Hutchinson Page occupies a niche in South African art as a so-called art at the time which was largely cut-off from direct interaction with the main
surrealist painter. Labeled as a Surrealist early on in his career because of European and Western art movements. Unimpressed by modern art move-
the dark and sometimes macabre tenor of his subject matter, Page however, ments or main stream trends, his working life took place in Port Elizabeth which
does not entirely conform to the established tenets of the European Surrealist was well away from the main centres of South African art-making anyway and
movement although he must have seen and been aware of them as there are which, at that time, was backwater with a distinctly English colonial flavour to
traceable evidences of their influence in his work. Today, he should be seen all its cultural activities. His mature career took place over a period of about
more as magical realist rather than a surrealist. The most distinctive aspect 40 years where he worked almost totally in isolation without having much to do
of his work is the recognisable skylines or buildings in Port Elizabeth which with other artists, following his own peculiar interests and obsessions. His work
feature in nearly all the images he made. arose as a direct consequence of his lonely childhood which developed and
consolidated his emotional hardiness, an army career which he entered into
Page is quite unique and much more of a maverick than is commonly acknowl- with reluctance which kept him alive during two World Wars and the reclusive
edged, especially when seen in the context of Apartheid-era South African solitary existence he lived out in the suburb of Central in Port Elizabeth.
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In the work presented for this
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