The art of drawing celebrated at gallery
2008-04-10
AN exhibition of drawings by Greg Lourens and Vivian van der Merwe will open at The Gallery at Grande Provence in Franschhoek on 20 April. The artists’ work will be complemented by the ceramics of John Newdigate, Christina Bryer and Jacqui Deane as well as paintings by Tanya Adendorff. The exhibition will run until 28 May, and can be viewed daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Says gallery manager Johan Mare, “Art lovers can look forward to cultured pencil drawings, abstract paintings as well as ceramic art work.” Stellenbosch based psychotherapist Greg Lourens went to the Johannesburg School of Art before he moved to London for two years, working in a design studio. There he was introduced to the art of Realism which he has been practising for the past 18 years. His realistic works in pencil, coloured pencil and mixed media can be described as icons, not in the religious sense, but more spiritual in that they invite the viewer to stop, and to encounter themselves in their present world. He predominantly draws women because he recognises that they are the custodians of all that makes us most human. Vivian van der Merwe has also been based in Stellenbosch since 1996. For further information on the upcoming exhibition at Grande Provence contact Johan Mare on 021-876-8630 or e-mail gallery@grandeprovence.co.za.
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