This abstract artwork features a dark, earthy palette with a textured, almost organic composition. The canvas is dominated by clusters of rounded, amorphous shapes in shades of brown and ochre, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's expressive brushwork and the layered application of paint suggest a focus on materiality and the inherent qualities of the medium. The overall effect is one of mystery and visual intrigue, inviting the viewer to explore the nuances of the artwork's surface and uncover its underlying meanings. This piece may reflect the artist's exploration of natural forms, materiality, and the interplay between representation and abstraction. ...
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. ...
