CREATIVE LOOK AT RABBITS AND HARES

PEOPLE who enjoy art and are fond of rabbits and hares will enjoy the Bunny Hare-itage exhibition, hosted by the Art Box in Monument Park in Pretoria.

It was launched at the weekend with work created by 28 artists who creatively looked at rabbits and hares.

The exhibition is aimed to provide a visual feast for art and animal lovers.

It includes 92 pieces made from mediums of bronze, acrylic painting, multimedia, watercolour, printing and scraper-board to oil, with abstract and realistic artwork. Exhibition co-ordinator and owner of the Art Box, Etienne van Zyl, said Bunny Hare-itage was a popular theme.

He said the idea came to him last year when he noticed that artworks at the Art Box that related to rabbits or hares sold quicker.

Van Zyl said the artists used their creativity in any way they could think of.

“I do not know why, but when people think of bunnies they tend to think smaller, but it is interesting that is why most of the artwork is smaller, making it more affordable,” he said. International sculptor Guy du Toit headlines the exhibition with sculpted bronze rabbits and hares.

Among the artists showcasing their work are established artist Loeritha Saayman, newcomers Brenden Roberts, Linda Fourie, Lua Ann Young, Ronelle Lourens, Tessa Anderson, Mimi van der Merwe, Bronwen Schalkwyk and Will Roux. Laser-cut artist Roux said he did not find it difficult incorporating rabbits and hares into his artwork. At the back of his artworks are LED lights that create a magical effect of shadows and spaces.

He said he loved working with paper. “I love how I can push paper to its limits; that is why I like embroidering and using various traditional techniques. I also love the subject matter of using fairy tales and methodologies exploring these origins of the stories.”

The exhibition runs until January 21. |