STATEOFTHEART GALLERY AWARD 2018 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: Shortlisted artists in the frame for R10k prize and solo exhibition
Cape Town based gallery StateoftheART is pleased to announce the 10 artists shortlisted for the inaugural StateoftheART Gallery Award 2018.
After careful consideration of several hundred entries by artists from around South Africa, the judges have shortlisted 10 artists working across a number of mediums including sculpture, painting and printmaking. The work of the shortlisted artists will go on show in a special exhibition at StateoftheART’s Cape Town gallery from 06 – 22nd September 2018 for the final round of judging.
The winner will be awarded a R10 000 cash prize and a solo exhibition with the gallery in 2019.
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Shortlisted artists:
Jo Roets; Janna Prinsloo; Anna-Carien Goosen; Nadine Hansen; Lezanne Kotze; Adele Van Heerden; Anina Deetlefs; Lebogang Mabusela; Tina Teles; Chloe Obermeyer.
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The members of the StateoftheART Gallery Award jury are Mirjam Asmal, director of the AVA; Mandy Conidaris, visual art consultant, art writer, and visual arts educator; Carol Hodes, curator and collector; Masixole Ncevu, award-winning artist and photographer; Jennifer Reynolds, founder of StateoftheART.
About the Award
StateoftheART launched the inaugural StateoftheART Gallery Award in February 2018, to unearth undiscovered talent by artists from around South Africa and provide a platform for artists to gain industry recognition and boost their career. Five respected people involved in the art industry have selected the shortlist of 10 finalists whose work shows originality, a strong signature in a South African context, and technical skill.
About StateoftheART
Established in 2010, StateoftheART is a boutique gallery specialising in affordable contemporary art by early and mid career South African artists. The gallery offers an online ‘click-to-buy' service for collectors unable to visit in person.
For further media information/interview opportunities please contact
Jennifer Reynolds on 072 4709272 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Andrea Stallbom on 061 129 1899 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
First Fine Art Photography Gallery opening in East Rand, Gauteng.
THE GEORGE FIVAZ FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY IS OPENING ON 3 SEPTEMBER 2016 - A FIRST FOR THE EAST RAND AND THE CITY OF EKURHULENI, AND ONE OF A FEW IN SOUTH AFRICA
The George Fivaz Fine Art Photography Gallery is opening on 3 Sepbember 2016.
This will be a first for the East Rand and the City of Ekurhuleni, and one of a a few in South Africa.
Master Fine Art Photographer, George Fivaz invites all art and photography lovers to join him on the 3rd September 2015 for the grand opening.
The Art Gallery is situated in the town, Nigel. George is opening the gallery as a celebration of his love of photography and art. The images and collections on display consist of a unique selection of social documentary, landscape, and abstract prints as well as a number of mixed media works, and although primarily dedicated to showcasing Fivaz’s own artwork, the gallery will soon also exhibit a number of other exciting fine art photographers, mixed media artists, and digital artists.
Fivaz’s fine art prints offer an excellent opportunity to imbue the spirit Africa into the home, office, healthcare, and hospitality environment. The gallery provides unique artworks that will not be found anywhere else, adding a special ambience to your projects.
Provoking thought and emotion are components in Fivaz's art, a characteristic which could arguably be considered to be a result of his understanding, versatility and ability to adapt to every location he visits. The Abandoned, Goedverwachting, Healing, Quaver, Winter Wonderland, Cast in stone, and Windows are some of the collections of work which will be on display in the gallery.
For a visual tour of photographs taken by George Fivaz, or to view the online art gallery visit his website at www.georgefivaz.com
To join Fivaz in the opening of the art gallery, please visit the Gallery at 17 Buxton Avenue, Nigel, Gauteng.
Contact Information:
George Fivaz
Fine Art Photographer
www.georgefivaz.com
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