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'Mu'Teni' (meaning "She That Shines Like The Sun") is the title of the piece on the left by @zizipo_poswa - and perfectly sums up the exuberance this image conveys. It is part of Poswa's 'Magodi' series of ceramic artworks celebrating the majesty of traditional African hairstyles. At right is 'Fumbi' ("Unbreakable"), which highlights the beauty in resilience. Both works were inspired by the artist's extended family in Gabon, after whom they are named. Happy Friday, people!#SouthernGuild #ZiziphoPoswa #ceramics #Africanceramics #SouthAfricanceramics #ceramicist #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #women #strength #resilience #africanwoman #africanhairstyles #colour #colourburst #fridayfeeling #colourpop #artistportrait #femaleartist #warriorwoman #abstract #abstractart #africaisbeautiful
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Jan 13

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Currently on display outside the gallery in the @vandawaterfront's @silodistrict: 'Phoenix' by @adam_birch_sculpts, a series of carved timber seats. Birch is an arborist who works with timber from alien trees he has cut down or indigenous species that have already fallen. He is guided by the unique forms and wood grain of each tree, carving functional pieces of sculpture whose sensuous curves retain the individual tree’s original essence.#southernguild #adambirch #vandawaterfront #silodistrict #gallery #sculptor #sculpture #carved #wood #woodsculpture #woodworker #woodwork #arborist #tree #woodenfurniture #outdoors #outdoorart #outdoorfurniture #publicart #publicsculpture #capetown #phoenix #art #exhibition
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Jan 12

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The artworks on show in @conradhicks_artistblacksmith's current solo, 'Cu', are meditative and sensual exercises in the expressive potential of copper and his physical connection to it.Referring to art philosopher Denis Dutton’s @ted talk, “A Darwinian Theory of Beauty”, Hicks defines beauty as an exercise in aesthetic judgment and an abstract system – like maths – that exists outside of humanity. Like Dutton and Charles Darwin, he believes beauty is universally understood and that a cross-cultural aesthetic resulting from the prehistoric adaptive effects of natural selection (random mutation and selective retention) drives the creation of art. Beauty is thus ‘mutated’ through elimination; and responses of repulsion have evolved as a means of survival.In 'Cu', Hicks enact this process through the materiality of copper.'Cu' by Conrad Hicks is currently showing until 4 February.Gallery hours are: Mon-Fri 9am - 5:30pm Sat 10am - 2pm#SouthernGuild #ConradHicks #copper #coppersculpture #sculpture #sculptor #blacksmith #artist #art #exhibition #gallery #metal #metalwork #abstract #abstractsculpture #abstractart #beauty #organic #textured #texture #handmade #craft #handcrafted #forged #portrait #artistportrait #southernafricanartist
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Dec 31

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🌠2021🌠 A year of great challenges, but also one of immense growth for us as a gallery. From ground-breaking solo exhibitions, to museum acquisitions, participation in international shows and fairs, as well as welcoming new partners and artists, we're incredibly proud of what we've managed to achieve. None of this would have been possible though without our guild: our fantastic team that is constantly pushing the limits, aiming for excellence and working hard to ensure that African originality remains at the intersection of art and design. Thank you 💫 We look forward to a jam-packed year where we continue to provide a platform for vernacular voices and perspectives, nurture both old and new connections, and show more than ever that African talent is some of the best in the world. Happy New Year and cheers to an exceptional 2022 for us all ✨
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Dec 30

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Copper is an unusual choice of material for a blacksmith - it lacks the structural strength of steel and iron, but its malleability and lustre imbue it with great expressive potential. Copper is the oldest known metal to be used by humans (dating back to 7800 BC). It was associated with the goddess Aphrodite or Venus in classical mythothology and alchemy, owing to its beauty, ancient use in producing mirrors and origina in Cyprus, which was sacred to the goddess. Over the millenia, as an element it has come to be associated with femininity, fertility and love."Cu" by @conradhicks_artistblacksmith is currently showing at the gallery until 4 February 2022, and features a series of curvilinear sculptures mounted to the wall or displayed on plinths - all made entirely from copper."Copper Study VII (Pure Copper)" Forged copper 38.5cm x 38.5cm x 167cm One-off#SouthernGuild #ConradHicks #copper #cu #blacksmith #sculptor #sculpture #metalwork #metalworker #handforged #forge #abstract #abstractart #collectibledesign #abstractsculpture #capetown #gallery #hammered #process #beauty #tools #artist #metallic #texture
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Dec 25

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Designer @gregorjenkin's large-scale metal structure was designed to house a @bmw M5 Competition, using a system of interlocking parts and motifs that visually echo and reframe various features of the car. This large-scale metal structure went on display inside the gallery, to coincide with the M Town City Drop in the @silodistrict of the @vandawaterfront.Jenkin’s design, a special commission for @bmwsouthafrica, brings together his interests in space making and architectural form with his passion for the brand. Drawing on his deep knowledge of the 5 Series and its evolution over the decades, the installation frames his nuanced interpretation of @bmwmotorsport with particular cues from the M5.#SouthernGuild #BMW #bmw5series #BMWmotorsport #BMWsouthafrica #GregorJenkin #designer #design #engineering #sculpture #installation #gallery #metal #metalstructure #structure #metalsculpture #space #architecture #architectural #spacemaking #line #gaps #SouthAfricandesigner #bmwm5 #collaboration #commission
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Dec 23

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We're ending 2021 on a high note with designer Gregor Jenkin's collaboration with @bmwsouthafrica. We commissioned the acclaimed furniture designer to create a sculptural installation to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of @bmwmotorsport. This beautifully produced film by @headinthecloudfilms takes us into Gregor's workshop and his warehouses where he stores his collection of vintage BMW vehicles. The large-scale metal structure that he designed brings together his interests in space-making and architectural form with his passion for BMW.#SouthernGuild #GregorJenkin #BMW #BMWsouthafrica #BMWmotorsport #engineering #metalwork #metalsculpture #sculpture #installation #metalworker #design #designer #SouthAfricandesigner #furnituredesigner #commission #collaboration #architectural #form #space
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Dec 20

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'Copper Study VIII' by @conradhicks_artistblacksmith is a triptych of sculptures that can be mounted to the wall either horizontally or vertically. Currently on show in Conrad Hicks' solo at Southern Guild, 'Cu', until 4 Feb 2022, this work is an exercise in patination from teal to black (to nothing but the polished, "raw" surface of the copper)."Patination is an adventurous process which is difficult to control but often has incredibly rewarding surprises. It brings out the beauty in the copper by emphasising all the surface textures and forms," Conrad says.#SouthernGuild #ConradHicks #copper #coppersculpture #sculpture #abstract #abstractart #abstractsculpture #blacksmith #artistblacksmith #artist #art #gallery #exhibition #texture #textured #organic #hammered #forged #handforged #handmade #teal

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