(Pic: The paintings of the three artists have been cubed together, or mosaic´ed, to represent the overlap of genetics along with the theme “Visual Connections”)Exhibition by Three Duartes at Riverbend Gallery in Southbroom.
An exhibition titled Visual Connections to take place at Riverbend Gallery on the Lower South Coast features work by Izidro Duarte, Everett Duarte and Frances Schandera Duarte.- a family of visual artists, bringing a spectrum of differences in the fields of realism, abstraction and sculpture.
The works include realistic watercolours and sculptures by well-known father Izidro Duarte, abstract works by Everett Duarte and Frances Schandera Duarte, including the couple’s collaborative works under the alias Mpenja. The show combines both the strength of the African influence as well as connecting the three artists from the Duarte family.
Izidro Duarte is an established artist of nearly 40 years who expresses the African subject matter through two mediums. His unique watercolours and dynamic sculptures capture the elegant posture of the human figure in their native environment.
Everett Duarte creates medium to large format oil paintings, painted in his German studio through 2009. His abstract work shows a new balance of colour, influenced by the European light, although the subject matter remains truly African.
Frances Schandera Duarte balances the trio with a minimalist approach to the abstract. Her inspiration is strongly based on the very graphic European winter landscape. New infusions of the African colour palette enrich her new work.
Mpenja is the merging of artists Everett and Frances Duarte. Their combined work is African based, both in subject matter and creation. The work captures the vibrant African light, with a fresh and compelling visual dialogue.
Visual Connections runs from March 31 at 18h00 to April 6 at the Riverbend Art & Wine Gallery in Southbroom. More information on 039 316 6204.
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