(Pic: An example of some of the works on show)New concept opening in Manor Gardens on July 24.
On July 24, Anthea Martin will launch the concept of The Living Room in her house in Manor Gardens. Built in1931, it has elements of Cape Dutch/colonial architecture and the exhibition takes place in the original living room.
Anthea has run her own gallery in Westville and was, until recently, director of the African Art Centre for 13 years so is part of the cultural life of Durban and supports local artists. She has had a long association with the ELC Art and Craft Centre at Rorke’s Drift dating back to the 1970’s. This exhibition will show a new range of textiles, ceramics and rugs from Rorke’s Drift, suitable for home and office décor.
This is a new concept to experience art and design for the home. Buying artwork, whether purely for aesthetics or as an investment, can be an intimidating process. The Living Room is set up like an early 20th century European salon, so you'll instantly feel at ease when you walk in. The salon is for conversations, ideas, networking and sharing plus seeing artworks in a different way.
The residential feel of the gallery The Living Room also is a way to show unique ways of hanging work and displaying a mix of hand printed textiles, ceramics, carpets, tapestries and accessories produced by artists of the Studios of Rorke’s Drift under the inspiration and guidance of Christiane Voith, designer and director. There will also be tableware settings, ceramics, screen printed textiles and hand-woven rugs.
The Living Room opens on July 24 at 12h00 and runs until August 7. The venue is situated at 11 Princess Ann Place, Manor Gardens, Durban. Gallery opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10h00 to 16h00 (Closed on Sundays). For more information contact Anthea Martin on 031 2612670 or on 082 828 0211 or visit http://thelivingroomdurban.blogspot.com
(General directions: Off the M13 take South Ridge road to University of KZN; take a right turn into Queen Elizabeth Drive first right into Princess Ann Place, take the right-hand fork keep going until you see The Living Room).
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