This abstract sculpture features a series of fluid, gold-colored forms that appear to spell out the word "the." The shapes are smooth and organic, with a metallic finish that reflects light and creates a sense of warmth and depth. The overall composition is simple yet visually arresting, drawing the viewer's attention to the interplay of the letters and the way they interact with the surrounding space. The artist's use of minimalist forms and emphasis on materiality suggest a conceptual approach that invites contemplation on the nature of language and its representation. ...
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. ...
