Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
New botanical art illustrations presents Africa’s first florilegium at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.… Read More Grootbos Fynbos Florilegium
Category: Art
Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
In the warmth of the winter afternoon sun, on the verandha of the luxury Abalone Guest House, actor Andre Roodman discussed the latest publication of Pringle Bay resident and versatile author Gerard Scholtz. This discussion is part of the Hermanus FynArts programme of which Gerard has been part since inception 9 years ago. Gerard has… Read More Haiku Talk by Gerard Scholtz
From Russia to Hermanus – Tretchikoff’s visit to The Marine
2021 Hermanus FynArts opened with a focus on Russia. Presenting via a live link from Moscow, Boris Gorelik, reminded that one connection between Russia and Hermanus dates to the 1950s. According to Gorelik, who authored the biography Incredible Tretchikoff (Tafelberg, 2013) the Russian born self-taught artist Vladimir Tretchikoff joined his family in South Africa in… Read More From Russia to Hermanus – Tretchikoff’s visit to The Marine
Onrus Street Art
Walking down Roos Street, Onrus to honour reservations at Moltenos Restaurant I noted a small painted Madiba on the boundary wall of a house. The picture is open ended yet framed by overgrown hedges. It depicts an unofficial inspiration and reminder of the influence of legends. A public invitation to be the change you seek… Read More Onrus Street Art
Hermanus Street Art
We have reached a 100 days of lockdown in South Africa. There is no argument that the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating and comes with much uncertainty. Festivals and events were prohibited in an effort to flatten the curve and the 8th Hermanus FynArts Festival was forced to turn digital in June. Come July the… Read More Hermanus Street Art
Once Upon a Time… and other brilliant first lines
That first line that launches you on a path from which there is simply no escape. That tempting start to a new book that has you pining for more. At Hermanus FynArts Christopher Hope shared a few classic first lines of books during a Travel Writing Workshop at The Windsor Hotel. The lines that pulls… Read More Once Upon a Time… and other brilliant first lines
My Miriam Makeba Story
There are people who will always be remembered. Miriam Makeba is one. Hermanus FynArts presented Sima Mashazi’s interpretation of her Miriam Makeba story at the Overstrand’s Municipal Auditorium. I was there to soak in the Pata Pata vibe and recalled my own Miriam Makeba story. In 2004 I met a confident but approachable Makeba in… Read More My Miriam Makeba Story
Synchronicity
Synchronicity is defined as those meaningful coincidences that occur so casually yet evoke a sense of masterminded connectivity. Such an appropriate title for an exhibition of ellevated art that connects wine, creativity and nature. Carole Carr is the Hermanus artist exhibiting her works of art suspended in the tasting room at La Vierge, Hemel-en-Aarde under… Read More Synchronicity
The Fine Art of Judging Art
We do not judge great art, it judges us said Caroline Gordon. A rather thankless job, this job of comparing and valuing art. A necessary job and one that Elizabeth Gunter takes on through the nature of her job as Professor at the Visual Arts faculty of the University of Stellenbosch. Elizabeth opened the 6th… Read More The Fine Art of Judging Art
Keiskamma Tapestry at Hermanus FynArts 2019
In the entrance to the South African Parliament in Cape Town a remarkable piece of artwork winds its way along the wall, 120-metres of tapestry. This is the work of Keiskamma Tapestry. A group of Eastern Cape women’s embroidery in the tradition of the famous Bayeux Tapestry. The technique was brought to Hermanus and currently the Living… Read More Keiskamma Tapestry at Hermanus FynArts 2019
Frieda Lloyd Explores 