Local exhibition showcases breath-taking postcard-size art

More than 60 artists from all over the country are showcasing their postcard-sized artworks at the Johann van Heerden’s Art and Gallery in the east of Pretoria.

The fifth annual postcard exhibition officially opened on January 15 and it is scheduled to end on January 31, this year.

According to gallery director Miekie Lourens, the aim of the exhibition was to provide South African artists with an opportunity to have fun in December after a whole year of hard work.

“The idea is that artists create postcard-sized works over December and then send them to be showcased in the annual event,” said Lourens.

She said the exhibition was of great advantage to residents who love arts because it provided them an opportunity to buy postcard-size artworks from top South African artists at affordable prices.

She revealed that Johann van Heerden’s Art and Gallery hosts between four and six exhibitions monthly.

“The current exhibition also showcases exhibitions by popular Sue Clark and talented Margita Thiele.”

She said they worked with artists from across South Africa and all were invited to participate.

All artwork displayed at the gallery is unique and original.

“None of the artwork showcased in our gallery has a duplicate.”

Resident Madelein Cloete said she was inspired by the artwork of Sue Clark.

“The ability and technique she uses with ink in different textures and layering she creates while working on her artwork are amazing,” Cloete said.

She said Clark has the ability to bring her artwork to life.

“The medium she uses both enhances the subject matter and creates something truly remarkable.”

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