Sculpture and Ceramics: Opening Night

A fabulous turnout for the Sculpture and Ceramics Exhibition opening night.  Kalk Bay Modern was illuminated by the stunning buffalo and wildebeest head luminaires, including a life-size springbok by Michael Methven.  

Amongst the guests were John Bauer, Lisa Ringwood whose pieces sold out practically, Christina Bryer, Christo Giles, Wilma Cruise, Etienne de Kok, Clementina van der Walt, Simon Stone and Giovanna Biallo,  Charalombos "Harry" Kentrotas whose imaginative, used iron structures added some quirkiness to the show, and Maureen Visagie.

Christina Bryer and Christo Giles

Ann Donald and Cheryl Rumbak

Clementina van der Walt

Giovanna Biallo and Simon Stone

John Bauer and Lisa Ringwood

Sculpture and Ceramics Exhibition: More Artists

Ceramics, with it's contradictory nature, reflects something human back to us.  Simultaneously resilient, formed and strong, also vulnerable, uncertain and receptive.  The featured ceramic artists in this exhibition capture the beauty, essence and diversity of clay whether in a functional form or purely as ascetic sculpture. And not just clay either.  Bronze, wood, wire and paper.

Tania Babb captures fleeting personal moments in her sensual sculptures, John Bauer with his unique porcelain plaques which bare witness to the magic that can emerge from introducing textural elements such as lace, coins and woodblocks.  Lisa Firer graces us with her beautifully embellished, layered porcelain vessels with Cape Fynbos motifs.  Giovanna Biallo's sculptures with their classical forms are colourfully playful, including Hennie Meyer's distinct earthenware vessels with their subtle curves and hints of colour.  Sandy Godwin will exhibit her light, lace inspired clay creations and Diane Harper will show her  decoratively painted and embossed plates.

Well-known foundryman Etienne de Kok will feature a few of his bronze castings, including an "moveable maquette for a moving fountain" and Friday Jibu from Bronze Age Foundry will be exhibiting a selection of incredible carved wooden skulls.  To name a few more this post.  

To view more fabulous ceramic and sculptural artworks come join us on Wednesday 4th July at 6pm for an exciting evening at Kalk Bay Modern.

Diane Harper

Giovanna Biallo

Hennie Meyer

Friday Jibu

Lisa Firer

Sandy Godwin

Sandy Godwin

Tania Babb

More artists: Sculpture and Ceramic Exhibition

Ceramics - clay fired (heated at very high temperatures) thus forever changing its molecular structure - is an alchemical process from start to finish.  From the choice of clay to the firing techniques through to the glazes and slips chosen.  The beauty and magic of this craft and artform lies in its elemental nature.  As an ancient craft of creating form from something essentially formless, our approach to pottery, ceramics is continuously transforming the possibilities of this earthy and tactile medium.

As mentioned in previously Kalk Bay Modern will be featuring over 20 ceramic artists for the upcoming Sculpture and Ceramic Exhibition on 4th July 2012.  Today we'll continue by introducing a few more big names in the South African ceramic art world.  The Mervyn Gers Collective made a distinct impression at this years Design Indaba 2012 and will displaying dark-glazed, organic forms while Helen Vaughn's textual, earthenware vessels rhythmically reflect the natural world.  David Walters will present his smoke-fired (a fascinating process!) porcelain bowls, Gemma Orkin, famous for her tactile and beautifully illustrated earthenware will feature tall, playful vases.  Christo Giles will grace us with his celadon and shino glazed forms with feminine curves and oriental lines, while Michael and Anthea Methven will be exhibiting one of their incredible animal light sculptures, a springbok luminaire.  Should be spectacular!

Christo Giles

Christo Giles

Christo Giles

Gemma Orkin

David Walters

Helen Vaughn

Helen Vaughn

Mervyn Gers Collective

Mervyn Gers Collective

Upcoming exhibition: Sculpture and Ceramics

Kalk Bay Modern is excited to introduce our upcoming exhibition titled "Sculpture and Ceramics" opening on Wednesday 4th July 2012. 

The contemporary ceramic scene in South Africa is diverse, dynamic and evolving.  As ceramic artists continue to further explore the distinction between sculptural/conceptual forms and functional objects through their unique oeuvres, this art form is fast gaining recognition in the art world both locally and internationally.

The gallery is proud to be featuring over 20 different South African ceramicists in this exhibition.  For this entry we'll be introducing renowned and local names in the ceramic art sphere, such as ceramic artist Lisa Ringwood whose handbuilt functional ware draw inspiration from daily life and the natural world, Louise Gelderblom who coils African influenced sculptural vessels, Wilma Cruise whose interest lies in the metaphorical relationship between human and animal form, Katherine Glenday well known for her ethereal,  light-infused porcelain work capturing gesture or echoing nature, Clementina van der Walt well known for her colourful and iconic functional ceramics, and Christina Bryer famous for her flawless, geometric porcelain and 3D mandalas. 

Katherine Glenday

Katherine Glenday

  Clementina van der Walt, "Celebration" Mugs

Lisa Ringwood

Lisa Ringwood

Louise Gelderblom, A highly textured vessel in black and white

Wilma Cruise

Christina Bryer

Christina Bryer

"Still Life" Exhibition Opens Today

Still Life an exhibition featuring works in oil by Walter Meyer and Ben Coutouvidis and works on paper by Hanneke Benade, as well as featuring selected work on this theme by William Kentridge, Nicolaas Maritz and Charles Gassner. The works by Walter Meyer are a collection of flower studies coupled with household objects and pieces of fruit. These objects of daily use are portrayed in a sensitive and raw manner that has become indicative of his style from the Bathulie era. Ben Coutouvidis pays tribute to Hylton Nel by including his ceramics as part of or as a central feature of his compositions, and Hanneke Banade's exhibits six exquisite drawings of pairs of shoes.

Still Life Preview: Walter Meyer

Kalk Bay Modern is privileged to introduce three superb still life artists. There is something so simple yet undeniably appealing about still life compositions which remain universally accessible.  Our featured artists in oils are Walter Meyer and Ben Coutouvidis, while Hanneke Benade's pastels on paper compliment beautifully.

 "The quality of light in most works borders on perfection."  Lize van der Watt, Vuka

"He conveys the sense that something simultaneously physical and psychological is being revealed: that this is how it is, not just how the artist sees it."  Ivor Powell, The Weekly Mail

Nicolaas Maritz Exhibition

The opening night of Nicolaas Maritz's, Lucky Packet Exhibition No 2 was well attended. Director, Cheryl made an apology on behalf of Nicolaas who was regrettably unable to attend the opening. You can also catch a glimpse of the opening night from Karen Bekker's blog Smashing Cape Town.  Also read more about Nicolaas in a witty article in the Financial Mail Red Wine & Coke.

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Laura ready to serve guests.

Composer Philip Miller with KBM owner Cheryl Rumbak