(“Loiter” - Mixed
media on fabriano by Callan Grecia, 2020. 70 x 100 cm. R5,834)
During this lockdown, the KZNSA Gallery in Durban would like to
introduce artists it has worked and collaborated with, in its new series: Meet the Artist. Have some fun with
them, collect their art, and watch their Q&A videos on the Instagram and
Facebook pages.
Earlier this year, the KZNSA exhibited the work of Durban artist, Callan
Grecia, at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. Grecia holds a Master of Fine Art
degree in painting from Rhodes University, obtained in 2017. As a young man
actively engaged in music, fashion and photography, he discovered in painting a
way to explore new modes of expression. He credits his early experiences in hip
hop and fashion with unlocking an experimental, almost playful approach to
painting; the result is an energetic portfolio of work that has evolved
organically with the artist’s taste in music and fashion. Interested in more of
his background, read his bio online here .
Q: How do you know
the KZNSA?
When I was a kid, my parents took me to the KZNSA because I'm sure that
they were aware that I enjoyed art, I was drawing and everything. After
University I went back to the KZNSA, because I wanted to keep up to date with
what was happening in the arts in Durban. Which was great for me, as I ended up
working there over the holiday period for the BUZZART fair, and ended up going
to the Cape Town art fair.
Q: What do you wish
you’d stocked up on, and what are you using instead?
Phthalo blue, should have ordered phthalo blue. Didn't. So now I am
using van dyke brown and cerulean blue to kind of compensate, but it's not even
close, which is a bit annoying.
Q: Can you give us a
little known fact about you
This one's a tough one, hey. I don't know, people know a lot about me
already, or they don't know anything and I'd like to keep it that way.
Q: Name three
creatives (living or late) to lockdown with you in your studio.
Daniel Rector, Jonathan Meese, Tal R. Just three German painters, hey!
Q: What is the best
part about being an artist?
Probably waking up in the morning and going to the studio. I'm quite
privileged to do that, maybe not necessarily monetarily, or stress-wise, or
whatever, but I still probably wouldn't do anything other than that.
For more information visit https://kznsagallery.co.za/Artists/Profile/679/callan-grecia
The KZNSA Gallery can be contacted on 031 277 1705 or email: gallery@kznsagallery.co.za
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