Experience a mix of art and storytelling at the Barnard Gallery’s latest exhibition, ‘Echo.’ Showcasing several works by both emerging talents and established artists, this collection spans diverse mediums including painting, printmaking and photography.
The exhibition becomes a canvas for exploring multifaceted themes like identity, memory and geography, interweaving various narratives that echo earlier conversations while seeding new dialogues.
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Lien Botha’s ‘Wonderboom’ series offers a haunting yet introspective journey through a post-apocalyptic South Africa, paralleling themes of memory and reality.
Meanwhile, Mohau Modisakeng’s ‘Diatola’ captivates with a performative exploration of visual storytelling, delving into personal and collective memories shaped by South Africa’s complex history.
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Nature takes centre stage in this assembly, revealing the delicate beauty and fragility of diverse habitats.
From Jaco van Schalkwyk’s ‘Bleu de Hue,’ hinting at alternate landscapes, to the symbolic dialogue between humanity and fauna in Virginia Mackenny’s ‘Dancing with Doubt’ and Tshepiso Seleke’s portrayal of Sowetan markets, each piece offers a reflection on our interconnectedness with the environment.
The exhibit, featuring an impressive lineup of artists including Diane Victor, Richard Mudariki and Maria Torp, invites viewers to explore the intersections of culture, nature and memory.
Open for viewing from 7 November to 18 January, ‘Echo’ promises a journey through time, identity and our place in the world.
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Picture: Mohau Modisakeng / Barnard Gallery
