Weekend Learning's

Sun beam baby...

A great warm weekend in Jozi compared to my freezing last weekend in Cape Town. Winter seems to have gone on hiatus for a bit and left us with 25+ temperatures. Coco isn't complaining… this is what I learned.

• LA Vi might be a Cape Town based band but hell do they sound great live and in Jozi, wow.
• All the stars in space out number every sound and word produced by every human that has ever lived… that’s a lot of star gazing right there.
• The Wood's will always be one of my favourite spots in town. Its just so great and intimate. Townie vibes.
• Jack the Ripper and Winnie the Pooh have the same middle name… Coincidence? I think not… *this made Coco giggle.
• Chateau Gateaux in Illovo has the kind of little cakey morsels you'd imagine in a french boutique patisserie, just divine. Go now!
• Just remember that when nobody else was there for you, I was, and when nobody else gave a damn, I did.
• Going to the engagement party of one of my oldest friends (20 years!!) was a real eye opener. Those who truly know my soul don't care what I look like on the outside or how much I've grown. Thanks for reminding me of this! We still connect, happy love!
• Art still moves me. I went to the JAG (Johannesburg Art Gallery) for the Artist Proof Studio's 21 Years of Art. Some of their stuff almost brought me to tears.
• Seriously go check out Bevan De Wet's work. Clean and precise its some of the most beautiful creative I've laid my eyes on. Watch this name, he's going to be a star!
• On that note, the JAG also houses a lot of SA's world famous artists. The Penny Siopis (she's by far one of my favourite artists) did actually roll a tear down my blushing, art loving cheek. Amazing.
• I am totally content with spending my time eating sushi with my sister in the sun and telling each other stories of our weekends. Even though we were with each other for almost every moment. Best times. Love.
• The Rock actually created the word "smackdown" in 1997. Haha! Hysterical and useless info.
• "You've changed" ...No, actually I think the proper term is "I've stopped trying to please you."

Be inspired, go to a gallery, create something, be warmed by the sun with a loved one. Have a lovely week sparkly smiles.

xoxo

PS. I have Heliophilia, (n) desire to stay in the sun, love of sunlight… like a sunflower, I always want my face in the sunlight.

Need I say more? Other than I love this because it is true in my life.

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Weekend Learning's

explore

Nothing ventured nothing gained. This weekend I ventured all over, this is what I learned;

• The day Teddy Roosevelts wife died he wrote only these words in his diary; “The light has gone out of my life.” Sadly I relate at the moment. :(
• I love going to warehouses for clients to see how the production factories work, I’m such a dork right? I could sit there all day with my hardhat on. Oooh what does this button do?
• The best thing in life is finding someone who knows all of your flaws, mistakes, and weaknesses and still thinks you're completely amazing.
• You can really see the true hostess in people, delicious surprise apples in butternut soup and perfectly gorgeously set tables, not even the rain could ruin a beautiful Birthday.
• Spending the whole of Sunday being obsessed with crosswords with a special friend was glorious. I’m still thinking in blocks, tiles, squares... Wait how many letters?
• On that note... Sometimes I surprise myself with the extent of my English vocabulary, I actually knew off the top of my head the sound of ringing bells, 4 letters beginning with a p... Do you?
• Arian Behzadi, good God man, your stuff is amazing. Medical meets design? think I’m in love, can we meet and debate?
• You know you’re a real designer when a fellow creative asks you what flavour chips you want and you say “yellow.” PS, thank you for the tissues xx
• Sometimes all you really need is to have someone who cares hold your face and say “You’re going to be fine, not today but until you are, I am here.”
• Quote of the day; "Let me know when your whole life goes up in smoke. Means it's time for a promotion." Too True. The Devil Wears Prada.
• Its really awesome to drive down a road and see a taxi with my logo on it, a bus with a design I did and a billboard with my branding on it, at least on the job front...  Its all gold.
• When you’re emotionally dead your body is always drained, falling asleep and sleeping 13 hours cant be normal can it?
• Life is to short to have a mediocre relationship, and if you’re willing to let the fireworks go... You don’t deserve them.

xoxo

PS. Being in a dark place only means I’m waiting for someone to bring me a box of matches. 

Adran Behzadi, amazing.

 

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Géraldine Georges

Art doesn't have to pretty to be interesting!

A while ago I stumbled upon Géraldine Georges website. I love it. Her work begins as stylish photographs, in some a model is featured, in others collages and groups. Then, with the aid of a ‘Rotring’ marker Géraldine draws birds, wolves, trees and other elements of nature to create her surreal portraits.

I love the way she mixes photography and illustration together to creatve one single-minded piece. She uses empty spaces to enhance the the focus and the detail is structured perfection. Although incredibly pretty there is a dark, silent emotion that attaches itself to her work. I like this about her and it is magically alluring.

My favourite ones are the above white examples. I do not think art has to be pretty to be breathtaking. A lot of her other stuff includes bright vibrant colours and exciting crazy collages.

This unique Belgian artist has already had some of her work featured in L’Oreal Ads and has been seen in the New York Times.

See more on her website.

Xoxo

PS. It’s Art

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Tiny in Town

Going into town in Jozi is a treat for anyone. It still has this weird perception of danger (as once a long time ago it was) but in actual fact town has blossomed into buildings of culture and places that are unique and special in both quirk and charm. I love the high-rise buildings, the feeling of being tiny in town with the big city lights. My favourite place would have to be Arts on Main.

Arts on Main is situated in Fox Street (I know right!) in the heart of the Johannesburg concrete nest we call ‘town’. In amongst the wires of grey and metal streets is a pearly, grassy haven. In this city sanctuary you are greeted by a small courtyard of olive trees, stepping stones and garden furniture. This is surrounded by a library, a printing studio, galleries and even a sweet little reading room for the quieter at heart. It is so gorgeous, you can literally breathe easy the second you step inside.

This weekend I decided to pop in to see the ‘In Context’ exhibition. ‘In Context’ presents a diverse group of international and South African artists who share a rigorous commitment to the dynamics and tensions of place, in reference to the African continent and its varied and complex iterations, and to South Africa in particular. The works - wide-ranging, frequently provocative - engage with a number of pressing questions about space, context, and geography.

I highly recommend you go have a look and perhaps soak in the sun and stay for lunch!

Xoxo

PS. Explore every corner, you’ll open many doors!

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Sharon Sampson's Reflections

Press Release:

Sharon Sampson's Reflections

Opens Saturday 26 June 10 am with coffee


The SA Print Gallery is proud to show new work by Sharon Sampson, a young rising printmaker fresh to Cape Town

Sharon's unique and refreshing new approach to printmaking, has the liquid flow and freshness in her inks that she uses as if using watercolour. Her Koi and water lilies studies are something new and inspiring for Cape Town.

Reflections is Sharon's first major show in Cape Town after an extensive working periods with top local artists Judith Mason, Dianne Victor, and Cyril Coetzee, as well as an interaction with other international printmakers such as Colin Cole.

Her first solo show explores Cape light and movement creating a refreshing contemplation of Cape life and beauty through monoprints and hand made etchings.

Show closes 24 July 2010

South African Print Gallery: 107 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, (Part of the Gallery Strip)
See her work on www.printgallery.co.za or call Tel. 021 462 6851 info@printgallery.co.za


From Global Art Media
PO Box 15881, Vlaeberg, 8018
Tel: 021 424 7733
E-mail: art@arttimes

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Sharon Sampson

Born, raised and educated in Durban, South Africa.

She graduated in fine art and graphic design at Natal Technikon.

Employed in design studios and advertising agencies in Durban, Johannesburg and London.

Over a 15 year career in advertising and marketing, seven with international group McCann-Erickson: conceptualizes and directs over 150 still photographic shoots and television commercials; wins awards in both print and television, locally and internationally including ‘Creativity’ in New York.

She has exhibited in group exhibitions in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Her most recent was “Printed” in May 2009 at the David Brown Fine Art Gallery in Rosebank.

She lives in Johannesburg with her husband and two daughters.

PS. Click here to visit and purchase art at African Art Now
or email her at sharonsampson@ibsa.co.za

xoxo

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