BASA mentor Ann Roberts to launch own exhibition

ROOM is a space focused on creative projects and exhibitions by local/foreign, emerging as well as established artists. It is an independent platform for dialogue, exchange and collaboration. An access point for contemporary art based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ann Roberts’ exhibition “explores the obese human form and movement … in which she plays with the weight of her subject’s bulk, her isolation and the vast distance between her concerns and those of modern media”, according to the invitation to the exhibition launch event.

Carpet Series: Episode 3 Thursday, 6 February 2014 from 6pm

BASA mentor Ann Roberts to launch own exhibition – News – Etana Insurance

Sculpture Art by artist Kittiwat Unarrom

While we are on the Subject of Bread. Thai Fine Art student and artist Kittiwat Unarrom is the son of a baker. All that baking exposure growing up has been a clear influence, but his artistic need to see things a little differently definitely flared up as he created the tacitly named “Body Bakery” – brutally, gruesomely, almost unbelievably realistic looking sculptures of dismembered human body parts sculpted entirely from bread.

“Of course, people were shocked and thought that I was mad when they saw the works. But once they knew the idea behind it, they understood and became interested in the work itself, instead of thinking that I am crazy.”

Inspired and informed by anatomy books and visits to forensic museums, he makes sure that none of your various body part bread desires go unfulfilled: he also makes feet, hands, and internal organs which come displayed impaled on hooks. Made from dough, raisins, cashew nuts, and chocolate, all of the works on display are totally edible.

“When people see the bread, they don’t want to eat it. But when they taste it, it’s just normal bread. The lesson is ‘don’t judge just by outer appearances.”

The challenge of making your art works known

Many visual artists face up to the challenge of making their works known. With the proper professional networking, social connections and marketing opportunities, visual artists can boost exposure and clientele for their works.

Step 1

Compile a statement of your artistic goals and objectives. This statement should contain your qualifications, past work, artistic as well as future aspiration. Rehearse your statement so you can deliver it in a conversational way.

Step 2

Research other artists who work a similar genre or medium as you. You can search artist profiles, visit their galleries or shows and arrange to meet these artists in person to gain insight on their success. You are trying to enhance your own career, so write down the tips they give you.

Step 3

Make a business card featuring you as a visual artist. Include a photo of your original, and indicate your specific genre and media. Share them with anyone who expresses interest in your work or in art in general. Always carry your cards with you

Step 4

Create a dynamic web presence. Make sure your website has a unique name and print the links on your business card in full colour. Unless you are also a web designer, hire a professional to create your website for optimum results. A strong web presence is important to create a sound reputation as a visual artist.

Step 5

Obtain an entry-level job in the genre and medium of your choice, to gain professional understanding, ability, associations and a stronger web presence.

Step 6

Gain exposure needed to sell your artwork. Check newspapers, community centres, universities and galleries for exhibition opportunities, including art shows, contests, fairs and even flea markets, to sell your work. Have a stack of business cards available to hand out. Also, register with online artist and gallery networks like Square Gallery to display your work and connect with galleries, art dealers and prospective customers worldwide.

FUTURE EXHIBITIONS in the Sculpture Garden at the Nirox foundation.

NIROX | AFTER THE RAINBOW NATION | 2013. from Greg Cameron on Vimeo.

In 2013 we Nirox SculpturePark in the Cradle of Humankind showcased the works of some of South Africa’s best sculpture artist including Beth Amstrong, Gordon Froud, Willem Boshoff, Richard Forbes, Angus Taylor and Marco Cianfanelli.

This year’s group exhibition, entitled THINKING IN SPACE | 2014 starts on19 January to 11 February 2014

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At Little Farm, a former sugar plantation near Durban, women paint with bread

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