(Hilary Grant-Currie’s
works at Longmynd Art Gallery)
A solo exhibition of works entitled My Heritage by Hilary Grant-Currie is currently on display at
Longmynd Art Gallery in Hillcrest where it runs until 28 October 2015.
Taking inspiration from her environment, Grant-Currie’s work
investigates the relationship between the artist and her surroundings,
capturing her dependence on, and love of, nature especially the rocks, aloes
and trees found in her immediate surroundings.
The artist views her surroundings and the natural elements
in them, as part of her heritage, passed on from one generation to the next.
Acting as a reminder of her past and a physical representation of her present,
these artworks transform her surroundings into treasured objects: treasures
filled with history, echoing her respect and love for that which she embraces
as her heritage.
Drawing with self-produced charcoal, the collected and burnt
matter is no longer a static element just observed, but an active
co-participant, each producing its own individual marks,
making the art not only an expression of the artist’s inner landscape, but also
a physical expression of her outer landscape.
Grant-Currie graduated with a BA Fine Arts degree and a
Teachers Diploma from Pretoria University. She has been involved in art in one
way or another for the past 34 years. She captures the diverse rhythms,
textures and colours of South Africa. She is based in Hluhluwe; and works and
exhibits extensively in the Highway area and Midlands.
The purpose-built gallery showcases an interesting, diverse
selection of traditional, contemporary and modern art by early and mid-career
artists as well as fine investment art by South African Masters. Original
bronze sculptures and ceramics by internationally acclaimed sculptors are on
permanent display. New works of art are regularly featured in the gallery and
group and solo exhibitions take place throughout the year.
My Heritage runs until
October 28 from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10h00 to 15h30 at Longmynd Art
Gallery, 24 Old Main Road, Hillcrest. The gallery is adjacent to Vicky Cristina’s
Restaurant. More information from the Longmynd Gallery on 031 765 2878 or 082 924
4718.
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