(Klein Pierre se
Suikerbekkienessie, watercolour)
Fragile is an exhibition
by Corina Lemmer currently on show at the Tatham Art Gallery in
Pietermaritzburg. It centres on the fragility of human beings, society and
nature. Images of birds’ nests symbolise our instinctive need for creating
places of safety and security in a threatening world.
The artist compares the handwork of humans with the artistry
of weaver birds shown in a series of watercolours and charcoal drawings in
which she incorporates beadwork, crochet, ceramic sherds and the blockprinted
designs of William Morris. In a number of oil paintings she juxtaposes nests
and other objects in surrealistic landscapes to suggest the vulnerability of
nature and humans.
The two dimensional and three dimensional fibreworks on the
exhibition comprise embroidery, crochet, ceramic sherds and Zulu beadwork by
Ngoneni Kubheka. A continuing theme in her work is the connectedness of all
people with each other and their environment.
Fragile runs until
November 30 in the Schreiner Gallery of the Tatham Art Gallery opposite the
Town Hall in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg. It is open from Tuesdays
to Sundays from 10h00 to 17h00. Café Tatham is open on Saturdays. Safe parking
with a car guard available. More information on 033 392 2801 or visit www.tatham.org.za
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