Lien Botha & Jaco van Schalkwyk present a collaboration between a lens-based artist and a painter titled After Nature at the Barnard Gallery. They explain the process that lead to this show.
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A mutual dedication to conservation and the natural environment is what Lien Botha indicates creates the bond between herself and fellow artist Jaco van Schalkwyk. Gallery Curator Alastair Whitton initiated the collaboration, which resulted in this show After Nature. The gallery had been showing and juxtaposing their works at Fairs and in group shows and After Nature has cemented that relationship.
Jaco talks about the magical conversation that happened and is reflected in the show. Both he and Lien both use cameras and both are story tellers. His works are inspired by the photographs of the landscape that he then juxtaposes to create strange landscapes. His colour palette in this exhibition has been influenced by Lien’s brighter colours.
This has been a conversation that that has been instructive and organic and developed into a wonderful conversation.
But the best way to really appreciate After Nature is to get to the Barnard Gallery and engage with that conversation yourself. You only have until 10 October – so HURRY!
WHAT: Lien Botha & Jaco van Schalkwyk – After Nature
WHERE: Barnard Gallery, 55 Main St, Newlands, Cape Town 7700
WHEN: opens 31 August – 10 October 2023
INFO: T 021 671 1553 | E gallery@barnardgallery.com | Visit | Instagram @barnard_gallery #barnardgallery | See also Lien Botha & Jaco van Schalkwyk – After Nature at Barnard Gallery |
PHOTO:Â Lien Botha, In Afterland (Giotto) 2023, 297mm x 420mm (unframed), digital photographic deconstruction/cotton rag paper
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