Forming part of the Mondays at Six
programme, currently being held at Alliance Française de Durban, tomorrow’s
programme (October 15) will feature filmed interviews with well-known visual
artist Andrew Verster.
The first film will be introduced by Andre
Smith
In the 1960’s, the Neil Sack Gallery was
the original home of alternative and often risqué art happenings. As a young
artist, Andrew Verster was a shining star at the centre of this galaxy. More
so, Neil and Andrew were close friends and in documenting his friends on film,
Neil has given us the gift of Time Travel, back 50 years, to a familiar
Victorian house in Essenwood Road. This is a privileged insight into the soul
and mind of a remarkable man and artist, who is with us to share a viewing of
this film. It has not been shown publically before.
The second film will be introduced by Rick
Andrew.
Andrew was interviewed at his home in
Musgrave Road in April 2012. Gill Andrew is the interviewer, and Rick Andrew
and Hylton Alcock did the filming and editing. Andrew reflects on his life's
work as a painter, designer and South African. His reflections are interspersed
with images of his paintings, theatre and costume design and the doors of the
Constitutional Court. Andrew, speaking with the voice of experience, not only
about his professional life, but also about his personal life, has much to offer
aspirant artists and art lovers.
Andrew will be present to respond to
questions.
The Mondays at Six programme at 18h00 on
October 15 takes place at Alliance Française de Durban at
22 Sutton Crescent (off Windermere Road) in Morningside. For table bookings
phone 031 368 2022 and leave a message. More information on 031 312 9582 or fax
031 312 2864 or email: durban@alliance.org.za
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