(Machine
embroidered piece by Swany)
Visualizing
the Creative Process – mappings of the academic journey of an art student 2010 – 2013 is
the title of an exhibition by swany currently running at artSPACE durban.
In the exhibition, swany, who has recently
completed a visual arts degree, presents a record of this four-year journey as
student artist. Through the presentation of his academic record, the artist
provides a visual mapping of a journey undertaken as well a study of the
creative process itself.
This Durban-based artist always retains the
characteristics of performance art in his pieces, while working across
disciplines. He has exhibited at the KZNSA Gallery, artSPACE durban and the COLLECTIVE.
He most recently exhibited his performance and installation piece, Proof of Life (2013), at artSPACE
durban, and took part in a group exhibition, More Than Words (2013), at the COLLECTIVE.
Visualizing
the Creative Process runs until May 24 at 14h00 at artSPACE
durban. The gallery is situated at 3 Millar Road (off Umgeni Road) close to the
Waste Centre. More information on 031 312 0793 or visit www.artspacedurban.co.za
or www.artspacedurban.blogspot.com
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