acrylic paint, paper, acrylic gel, and leno thread on canvasblank projects
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This abstract artwork features a predominantly beige and white color palette, with subtle hints of yellow throughout the composition. The canvas is textured, with a layered, wrinkled appearance that creates a sense of depth and movement. The overall composition is organic and fluid, with no distinct focal point, inviting the viewer to explore the nuanced interplay of colors and textures. The artist's technique suggests an experimental and improvisational approach, perhaps reflecting a meditation on the nature of materiality and the subjectivity of perception. This piece likely aims to evoke a contemplative, meditative mood through its minimalist yet engaging design. ...
Asemahle Ntlonti's art delves into the complexities of memory, identity, and the scars of intergenerational trauma. Drawing from her Eastern Cape heritage, she employs mixed media, painting, and performance to excavate and mend the wounds left by historical subjugation and oppression. Her practice is characterized by a tactile engagement with materials, reflecting the textures and patterns of her cultural landscape. Ntlonti's work often incorporates organic materials and minimalistic forms, reflecting on the complexities of South African history and personal narratives related to land and trauma. Her pieces encourage viewers to engage with social and historical narratives, fostering a deeper understanding of the past. Central to her practice is the exploration of how personal and collective histories intersect, using art as a medium to process and communicate these experiences. Her works serve as reflections on the complexities of modern life, offering insights into the enduring impact of historical injustices. Ntlonti's art does not provide clear answers but instead opens up spaces for dialogue and contemplation. Through her innovative use of materials and thoughtful compositions, she creates works that resonate on both an emotional and intellectual level, prompting viewers to reconsider their perceptions and understandings of the world around them. ...
Based in a 360 sqm gallery in Woodstock, Cape Town, blank was founded by Jonathan Garnham as a project space in 2005 and transitioned into a commercial gallery during 2012. The gallery represents emerging and increasingly established artists from the region in a critically engaged programme that emphasises contemporaneity, with a focus on concept and abstraction in the African context. With an exhibition programme that has a reputation for shaping the discourse around contemporary art in South(ern) Africa, and participation in prominent local and international art fairs, we seek to place our artists' work in a wide range of private and institutional collections. In addition, blank continues to promote the visual arts in our community through ongoing projects that support the sector. ...
