”Inanda Dam 2010” - acrylic on canvas by Victor ShangeAfrican Art Centre hosts the work of ten artists to celebrate Heritage Month.
This year, African Art Centre will once again be uniting with other heritage practitioners and enthusiasts, Art Museums and Galleries in celebrating Heritage Month by mounting Amaqhawe Ethu. This is an exhibition of paintings, works on paper and ceramics by ten artists, Welcome Danca, Clement Dube, Sibusiso Duma, Pat Khoza, Joseph Manana, Lalelani Mbhele, Jabu Nala, Gabisile Nkosi, Victor Shange and Selby Sibiya.
Original works on paper by Joseph Manana, Clement Dube, Selby Sibiya and Pat Khoza have been supplied by Caversham Centre for Artists and Writers. The exhibition looks at the contributions that a selection of artists from KwaZulu-Natal have made to the history and heritage of the province.
The focus is on the contemporary messages of their artworks as signifiers of the history of art and the visual discourse between past and present traditions.
Joseph Manana, an accomplished artist has been associated with the African Art Centre since the 1980’s paintings depict scenes of the daily battles and joys of KwaZulu-Natal’s people. In the screen print by late Gabisile Nkosi, her ability to achieve subtle effects by delicate mark making and line is evident.
Jabu Nala, has built a reputation for herself in the South African ceramic art world with large vessels of exceptional design and creativity. She has recently further developed her ceramic vessel shapes which confirm her mastery of ceramic pottery making skill. Sibusiso Duma, recently selected as one of ten finalists of the ABSA Atelier brings to the exhibition unique paintings depicting stories of his life patiently executed in vibrant colour and in the style of pointillism.
Welcome Danca who has been associated with the African Art Centre for many years and one of KwaZulu Natal’s most distinctive artists uses the medium of paint to describe his day to day life. Conceptually, he explores personal memories reflecting specifically on his rural childhood and how these memories have influenced the way in which he responds to his most immediate space.
Victor Shange’s paintings of the KZN rural landscape illustrate his ability to achieve atmospheric quality by brilliant mark making and immaculate execution. Lalelani Mbhele, the youngest of the group is a versatile young upcoming artist who through his work provides a narrative of everyday life. The works on exhibition illustrate the standard of excellence and multiplicity which has been reached in South African Visual Art by a selection of KZN’s foremost artists.
The exhibition will be opened by Ms Dolly Khumalo, Manager: Provincial Museum Services, on September 8 at 17h30. More information from African Art Centre director Sharon Crampton on 031 312 3904/5 or email africanartcentre@afri-art.co.za The exhibition closes on September 26, 2010.
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