New exhibition at Springs Art Gallery
The group art exhibition features original work of 25 artists commissioned by The Arts Company Soweto (TACS).
The Springs Art Gallery (SAG) is pleased to present the Print Portfolio Exchange Exhibition, Ekurhuleni Edition.
“The group art exhibition features original work of 25 artists commissioned by The Arts Company Soweto (TACS).
“The exhibition forms part of post-support intervention offered to beneficiaries of SRAC programmes. It is created through a collaboration between the Visual Arts and Galleries Section in the sport, recreation, arts and culture (SRAC) department of the City of Ekurhuleni,” explained Thabo Sekoaila, curator of visual arts in Ekurhuleni.
He said a portfolio exchange is a collection of prints, usually addressing a common theme, with consistent size restrictions and edition size.
“The portfolio exchange is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for participants to have their work displayed in public and private collections over the world.
“TACS invited 25 artists to participate in the call for such an exchange portfolio.
“The portfolio carries uniqueness as it first focused on non-printmakers and a few printmakers.
“Therefore, allowing a shared value among the artist for an opportunity to share/exchange with each other,” said Sekoaila.
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This invitation drew artists from different disciplines, including sculpture, multimedia, painters, and non-printmakers.
Artists were given months of preparation time in 2020/2021 to create artworks in response to challenges and the effects individually.
Participating artists are Zandile Tshabalala, Zanele Mashinini, Vivian Kohler, Thokozani Madonsela, Baba Tjeko, Themba Khumalo, Thabo Motseki, Thabang Lehobye, Tebogo Moerane, Sindiso Zwane, Senzo Shabangu, Phumzile Buthelezi, Philip Mabote, Paul Molete, Thea Castro, Nkhensani Rihlampfu, Molefe Thwala, Mbali Tshabalala, Mariapaola McGurk, Lloyd Maluleke, Lerato Motau, Lehlohonolo Dhlamini, Lehlogonolo Mashaba, Jan Tshikuthula and Hiten Bawa.
The exhibition opens on June 11, at the Springs Art Gallery, at 12:00.
The opening of this exhibition will feature a printmaking demonstration and artist presentations.
The exhibition walkabout is scheduled for June 25.
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