A celebration of SA’s art
HERMANUS FynArts, the annual classic style festival that celebrates South African arts and artists, takes place from today until June 17.
This year, the number of exhibitions and artrelated events has almost doubled since the festival debuted in 2013.
This year’s highlights include the large FynArts group exhibitions: Sculpture on the Cliffs, with the human figure as its subject this year; the ceramic exhibition, Beyond Fire; the Art of Thread exhibition Collaborative Relationships and the exhibition of the finalists in the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Art Award. There is also a photographic and a jewellery exhibition at the Marine Hotel.
Nineteen galleries and other venues in Hermanus and the Hemel-en-Aarde Village will present a special festival exhibition. More art exhibitions will be at wine farms and Curro School.
Daily workshops range from a few hours to three days, with the latter being Quick Sketches, an artist’s
diary, presented by Willie Jacobs. A one-day workshop, Life Drawing, will be offered by Christopher David Reid, winner of the 2017 Benguela Cove Wine Estate Life Drawing competition.
A half-day workshop, Paint en Plein Air, will be offered by Alyson Guy of Volmoed Retreat.
Ceramic workshops are also on the programme. On the opening weekend, Hennie Meyer will present two one-day workshops and Tania Babb will offer children aged 7-10 years two half-day workshops – Ravishing Rhinos and Elegant Ellies.
On the second Saturday, Youth Day, Madoda Fani will present a one-day workshop. During the week, a workshop on the ceramic process will be offered by local ceramic artist Catherine Brennan. Full programme: hermanusfynarts.co.za Bookings: webtickets.co.za, at Hermanus FynArts in the Station Building, selected Pick n Pay stores and on 060 957 537. – Staff Reporter