Columns, an exhibition by Amalie von Maltitz

Click on image to view in original size

Indoor Gardens - Ceramic Installations

Pretoria Art Museum

PRETORIA ART MUSEUM

Open to the public:

Tuesdays to Sundays, 10:00 to 17:00

Closed on Mondays and public holidays

Admission:

Adults – R20,00; Pensioners/students – R10,00; Learners - R5,00

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS

!KAURU  |  24 May to 30 June |  South Gallery

!Kauru provides a platform for African contemporary artists and cultural practitioners to engage around a showcase of contemporary African art, which will travel five African regions. The goal is to tour these exhibitions internationally and to facilitate a change of perceptions abroad about the continent, using the vehicle of contemporary art.

ARTFLUX 2013  |  1 June to 4 July  |  East Gallery

The Artflux 20 3rdTeen exhibition showcases a selection of artworks by youths from schools coordinated by the Tshwaga Cluster, Gauteng Department of Education. The exhibition is part of the Pretoria Art Museum’s Youth Month celebration and its Education and Development Programme, which aims to make the visual arts accessible to everyone.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

LANDSCAPE PRINTS  |  Until 29 May  |  East Gallery

In this exhibition we find landscapes from the permanent collection, made from different printmaking techniques such as etching, linocut, silkscreen and lithography. The word landscape derives from the Dutch landschap, originally meaning a patch of cultivated ground, which later came to mean an image. The word entered the English language at the beginning of the 17th century, purely as a term for works of art. “Landscape art” is a term that covers the depiction of natural scenery with its elements arranged into a coherent composition.

ABSTRACT AND SEMI-ABSTRACT ART  |  Until July  |  North Gallery and Henry Preiss Hall A large selection of abstract and semi-abstract artworks ranging from the early 1960s up to 2001, including artists such as Larry Scully, Anthony Nkotsi, Kenneth Bakker, George Boys, Sidney Goldblatt, Dirk Meerkotter and Cecily Sash.

A STORY OF SOUTH AFRICAN ART  |  Until July  |  Albert Werth Hall This selection of artworks from the permanent collection of the Museum briefly reviews South African art. The selection includes the works of early 20th century painters, Resistance artists of the 1980s and artists of the 21st century. The exhibition is based on the secondary school syllabus and artworks are rotated regularly.

COROBRIK CERAMIC COLLECTION  |  Ceramic Gallery

A selection of ceramics is on display, representing the development of studio ceramics and the work of traditional rural potters of South Africa over the past 30 years. Newly acquired ceramic pieces are added throughout the year.

Admission: Adults – R20,00; Pensioners/students – R10,00; Learners – R5,00 Open to the public: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10:00 to 17:00 Closed on Mondays and public holidays

Pretoria Art Museum Cnr Francis Baard/Schoeman and Wessels Streets Arcadia Park, Arcadia Tel: 012 344 1807  |  www.pretoriaartmuseum.co.za Email: art.museum@tshwane.gov.za GPS: Lat: 25◦44'53.63”S Long: 28◦12'45.20”E

Exhibition at Digby Hoets Studio

First ever exhibition by Digby Hoets and students                                                             

plus Garth Hoets, Lesley-Ann Hoets, Harri Hoets & Leigh Hoets

at his studio at 125, Springfield Rd, Carlswald, Midrand

11- 12 May 10am to 5pm

Digby Hoets has been teaching pottery and making his own pots since 1973.  Many South African potters and ceramists have started their careers in his studio and continue to work there.  Digby's home and studio are located on a 2 hectare property in Midrand's Carlswald valley - a tranquil, green enclave within an area which is now better known for high density housing developments, office blocks and shopping centres.  Digby's students, many of whom have been with him for the last 20-30 years, are already accomplished potters in their own right but continue to use the facilities provided by the studio for the stimulation they derive from working with Digby and fellow students - the setting of the studio in a beautiful well-treed property with a dam and wetland also adds to the attraction.
 
Cinda Hunter has her unique 'shop' on the property.  She will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Cinda travels extensively to source her jewellery, furniture, artefacts, textiles, clothing and accessories from India, South East Asia and Africa. www.cindahunter.com 083 284 1818 cinda@cindahunter.com
There will be tea,coffee,biscuits, muffins etc but you are welcome to bring your own picnic. 

Row1. Elaine Agliotti, Gina Boxley, Drury Brandt, Celia de Wet, Susan Dixon, Row 2. Sandy Baker, Caroline Bladergroen, Joni Brenner, Sue Calf, Cheryl Clipsham, Row 3. Sujatha Dake, Margie Dane, Cindy Devonport, Wanda Eloff, Tessa Fleischer, Row 4. Yvonne Franklin, Bonnie Friedman, Gail Gilbert-Green, Anne Gordon, Gilly Haagensen

Row1. Jean Beckley, Nadine Burns, Nitsa Christopher, Barbara Levy, Claudia McKenzie Row 2. Val Heddon, Callie Henderson, Louise Prinsen, Peter Jaff, Rina King Row 3. Brigid Pohl, Sue Frame, Lies Segers, Tushya Pillay, Meriel May

Row1. Xanthe Roux (Cross), Margareth Plazier, Elma Gildenhuys, Kathy Meulenbeld, Charmaine King Row 2.Pat Westmoreland, Hannelie Roets, top:Heather Milborrow, Elsa-Marie van Schalkwyk, bottom: Caroline Menell, Julia Reeder Row 3. George Kuper, Ian Napier, Gillie Schepers, Ann Leenstra, Elaine van Staden

Row1. Jean Venter, Louella Noppe, Saskia Leenstra, Joanne Zondag, Row 2.Thursday class - tea-time, Leslie Phillips, Marie Enslin, Watson Nyambeni Row 3. HOETS FAMILY: Harri (daughter), Garth (brother), Leigh (niece), Lesley-Ann (sister)

www.digbyhoets.com 011 468 2591 or 082 927 6606 hoets@digbyhoets.com 

DIRECTIONS: From N1 take New Rd off ramp and follow signs for Crowthorne.  Turn left at traffic light into 7th Rd (Indigo Nursery) and first right into Springfield.  The studio is the second property on the left and has a wooden fence.  Use the second gate which will be open. GPS S 25° 58’46 E 28° 06’21

Coffee & Chocolate Expo

Your attention is drawn to this upcoming event. It has been suggested by the organisers that ceramic artists may be interested in participating as items pertaining to the drinking of coffee and chocolate such as mugs, cups, sugar bowls, jugs, etc. could be of supplementary interest and stand holders will be allowed to sell on a retail basis – which may be quite lucrative.

Please note that Ceramics SA will not be participating in this event, and any member interested in taking a stand should contact Lauren Thompson directly (details below).

Members who may wish to consider collaborating on a shared stand and –

· Can make contact with each other directly on a personal level, or

· Liaise by sending out an email to the member list through this office (which also includes mention on our website blog page).

Ultra-Furn Regional Exhibition: All The Winners

G & W Mineral Resources Premier Award: Claire Waters

Ndebele Mining & Milling Award: Rosemarie Marriott

Glazecor cc Award: Ria Scheepbouwer

Lionheart Chemical Enterprises Award: Madoda Fani

Belmont Ceramics Award: Erna Ziegelmeier

Potters Supplies and Mail Order Award:
Caroline Janse van Rensburg

Van Tuyl Kilns and Furnaces
New Signatures Award:
Claudia Postaremczak

Highly Commended: Cecilia Robinson

Highly Commended: Nic Sithole

Walkabouts at the Gauteng Regional Exhibition

Three well known personalities and Fellows of Ceramics Southern Africa will lead walkabouts and discussions during the exhibition

WEDNESDAY – 17 APRIL – 14:00 - Eugene Hön and John Shirley

Eugene Hön -

taught as a lecturer at the TWR from 1986-1989, was Programme Leader Ceramic Dept. from 1990-1999, HoD Three Dimensional Design-Jewellery, Industrial Design & Ceramics in 1999, Acting Dean, FADA 2000, Executive Dean FADA 2001-2006 and since 2007 has been Senior Lecturer Ceramic Design at what is now the University of Johannesburg. 

He has work in the permanent Corobrik Collection at the Pretoria Art Museum and has served on many committees, societies and professional bodies.

Eugene has exhibited and been involved in commission projects since 1985 and is avid about what he does and makes a valuable contribution in his field of expertise.

John Shirley -

has held a number of solo exhibitions and participated in a number of group exhibitions since 1972 throughout South Africa, and has been participating in APSA/Ceramics SA Regional and National Exhibitions since 1975. He has also exhibited his crystal glazed ware at the South African Embassy in Japan. 

John was the Programme Leader and lecturer in Ceramic Design at the University of Johannesburg since 2003 and currently lectures there in a part-time capacity.

He now runs his mentorship Programme on a regular basis and also teaches ceramics at The Pottery Studio in Bryanston

He has numerous pieces in the Corobrik Collection in Pretoria and had a piece selected for the 5^th World Ceramic Biennale in Korea (CEBIKO) 2009. 

WEDNESDAY – 24 APRIL – 12  noon - Wendy Goldblatt

Wendy runs her own teaching studio, works in stoneware and porcelain and has exhibited at Regional and National exhibitions. 

She enjoys teaching – “making ceramics is sometimes a lonely occupation and teaching keeps you in touch with people and makes you look at things through other eyes”.  She enjoys attending courses on different aspects of ceramics and received inspiration through Suzette Munnik’s course on Background/Foreground. She specializes in one off porcelain and stoneware pieces with an emphasis on decoration.

Wendy started the South African Crafts Council with Eugene Hön in 1991 as she felt the crafts in South Africa needed an umbrella body to represent them on broader issues. 

SATURDAY – 27 APRIL – 14:00 - John Shirley

will lead another walkabout and discussion before the exhibition closes on the 28^th of April.