No 5 on Hudson Art Gallery is showing a collaborative exhibition between South African artist Fiona Ewan Rowett with selected pieces by Threads That Bind Us. The exhibition features a collection sophisticated artworks and selected décor pieces.
Fiona Ewan Rowett has hosted over 30 solo exhibitions and featured as a prominent contributor to group exhibitions during her extensive career dating back to inception at the Michaelis School of Fine Art in the mid 70’s.
Her work can be seen in corporate and private collections represented by illustrious galleries throughout Johannesburg and the Western Cape.
“Over the 40 years of painting I’ve used various symbols to convey emotion or hint at an idea. It’s been interesting to see how these symbols have evolved over the years.” Says Rowett. “In this exhibition one of my favourites – the pot – is seen in the majority of works, sometimes becoming more abstract and then in some only a hint/outline can be seen. I started using the pot as a symbol of the home/security, after moving house several times in close succession. Letters are combined with the pot as so much in life revolves around conversations at meal times.”
Perfectly imperfect home decor handmade by two South African sisters, Emma & Leila.
Inspired by the Cape’s natural beauty, we have created a range of unique, timeless soft furnishings for your home.
“Our designs are a celebration of what surrounds us, and are hand drawn and then stitched using free-motion embroidery, which gives the feeling of “drawing with thread”. This freehand machine embroidery technique used to “draw” with thread means that each product is one of a kind.
Our products are all embroidered with motifs that take inspiration from the protea and fynbos family predominantly, but you will notice a few landscapes popping up, as well as figures.”
WHERE: No5 on Hudson Art Gallery De Waterkant, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: opened 9 February through into March 2019
INFO: T +27 21 418 2783 E info@no5onhudson.com Visit
