Southern Guild is presenting two exceptional exhibitions that delve into the realms of artistic exploration and existential contemplation. Running from 24 August to 19 October 2023, these exhibitions offer visitors a unique opportunity to engage with thought-provoking works that push boundaries and challenge perceptions.
9 Hopkins
‘9 Hopkins’ is a solo exhibition featuring the abstract artworks of Kamyar Bineshtarigh. Set against the backdrop of Salt River, an industrial hub in central Cape Town, Bineshtarigh’s collection is an exploration of gestural mark-making and a poignant engagement with his urban surroundings.
The artist’s intuitive approach to his environment results in mixed-media paintings that are both visually striking and conceptually intriguing.
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The inspiration for Bineshtarigh’s work emanates from the accidental marks observed on the walls of a panel-beating workshop located at 9 Hopkins Street. These marks, left by the hands and fingerprints of skilled artisans, speak of presence, labour and the passage of time.
Bineshtarigh employs ink, graphite and turpentine to recreate these marks, crafting a unique process that involves painting directly onto his studio’s walls and peeling away layers to extract his artwork.
The pieces in ‘9 Hopkins’ offer a profound exploration of the role intention plays in mark-making and the transfer of energy in art.
The exhibition delves into the intriguing space between the act of creating art and the unfiltered expression of being. Each artwork embodies layers of experience, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the interplay of presence and memory.
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Of Space and Time:
In another corner of Southern Guild, Jesse Ede’s ‘Of Space and Time’ invites art enthusiasts to embark on a journey through the cosmos.
Ede’s solo exhibition features a series of large-scale sculptural works that contemplate humanity’s place in the universe while delving deep into the materiality of stone and metal. Ede’s creations fuse poetic exploration with the tactile experience of interacting with art.
The exhibition’s centrepiece, a bronze and granite seat, envelops the sitter within a ring of stone, fostering heightened spatial awareness and connection. Circular forms, symbolising eternity, pervade Ede’s works, creating a visual language that transcends time and form.
Employing a unique process of open-cast smelting, Ede’s sculptures carry a texture reminiscent of lunar landscapes and cooled lava, infusing the pieces with an ancient yet futuristic quality.
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Ede’s choice of locally sourced Cape heritage stone anchors his artworks in the region’s rich ecology. Through the use of Malmesbury slate, Paarl granite and sandstone, Ede’s sculptures bridge the gap between the raw durability of the earth’s materials and the artist’s manipulation of them.
The result is a harmonious dialogue between nature’s ruggedness and human craftsmanship.
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