The title of this group exhibition, Earth Song, at The Cape Gallery suggests a synthetic connection between three sensual experiences, tactile (earth), aural (song) and visual (painting). Ceramics and sculpture have tangible dimensions.
Rhythm, melody, tempo and instrumentation contribute to the meaning of a song, an artist’s skilful understanding of design, colour, tone perspective make an artwork significant. While the earth is the material reference, the language used to describe a piece of art or a song is often surprisingly similar, a lyrical scene, a tone poem.
As creatures of this earth human beings play a significant role in the biodiversity and ecology of the planet. Urbanization, monoculture and technical achievements do disrupt nature. One way to re-assert a natural connection is to take time out; make a trip to the country, visit a park or garden and bring home storied memories of sights seen.
Earth Song Featured Artists
Karyn Walters, Two-Can/ 100 x 100 cm/ Oil on canvas
Paintings:
Kamie Brodie, Heidi Burstein, Jean Campbell, Elinor Carleton-Smith, Cheryl Curnick, Sarah Danes-Jarrett, Peter Gray, Michelle Hamman-Wright, Bridget Heneck, Juli Jana, Karin Kruger, Mandy McKay, Nola Muller, Jenny Parsons, Roelof Rossouw, Frederike Stokhuyzen, Louis Stroh van der Walt, Lize van der Walt, Mandla Vanyaza, Karyn Walters, Judy Woodborne
Watercolors:
Natalia Kononova
Graphics:
Katrin Dorje, David Kuijers, Zan Louw, B.Ernest Manfunny, Sheila Petousis, Helmut Starke, Judy Woodborne
Ceramics:
Ardmore, Tania Babb, John Bauer
The viewer is encouraged to think of each artist’s contribution as a song, an anthem to nature.
WHAT: Earth Song – Group Show
WHERE: The Cape Gallery cc, 60 Church Street, Cape Town, 8001
WHEN: Preview Saturday 30th May 11 a.m. | Open until 7pm, 4th June 2026 | Closes: June 17th, 2026
INFO: RSVP for Preview & Opening E web@capegallery.co.za | T 021 4235309  | E web@capegallery.co.za |  VISIT
LEAD PHOTO: Elinor Carleton-Smith Mountain Stream in Spate/ 48.5 x 48.5 cm/ Oil on canvas
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