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19 October - 4 December 2020
Solace is an invitation to re-conceive within an historic moment of global pause. For some, a formative time of focus and concentration. For others, a poignant statement of loss and perseverance. For all, a crucible of creativity, propelling their practice forwards in unexpected ways.
Southern Guild presents Solace, a group show launching all new work by more than 20 of its artists. Having opened its doors again in early October, the gallery eagerly presents its first physical exhibition since the country implemented its nationwide lockdown in response to the global pandemic.
For Solace, Southern Guild invited its artists to create a stand-alone work inspired by this unprecedented period in our history or to contemplate a new beginning or direction for a body of work. All the pieces in this show have been made during lockdown, sometimes under difficult or restricted circumstances that saw the artists move into their studios or set up makeshift workspaces at home.
The challenges presented an opportunity to rethink their approach, work on a different scale or experiment with new materials. For many this has been a formative time of focus and concentration, propelling their practice forwards in unexpected ways. Despite the fear and fragility that many face, the pandemic has also been a crucible of creativity.
For Solace, sculptor Stanislaw Trzebinski veered away from his usual material of bronze to design an intriguing 3D-printed chair resembling a piece of washed-up red coral, while artist-blacksmith Conrad Hicks hand-forged a copper sculpture containing a light source that is both innovative and primal in its design. Multiple designers ventured into pure formality, including Gregor Jenkin, Meyer von Wielligh and Xandre Kriel.
Assemblage artist and sculptor Philippe Bousquet has crafted a throne-like chair constructed from existing sculptures, abstract artworks, precious stones, and a myriad of other found objects and treasures that he has collected over the years. A coherent, self-contained piece as well as a complete exhibition in itself, it envelops the sitter like an exoskeleton or “exospirit”. Bousquet’s throne is a poignant statement of loss and perseverance, a tribute to the indomitable human spirit of creativity.
Artists
- Adam Birch
- Andile Dyalvane
Charles Haupt
- Chuma Maweni
Conrad Hicks
Driaan Claassen
Gregor Jenkin
- Jesse Ede
- Madoda Fani
Meyer von Wielligh
Otto du Plessis
Philippe Bousquet
- Rich Mnisi
- Stanislaw Trzebinski
Trevor Potter
Xandre Kriel
Xavier Clarisse
- Zizipho Poswa
Works
Charles Haupt
Num Num Dining Table II, 2020Bronze, glass
Edition 2 of 15
28⅜ x 60⅝ x 59⅞ in.
Charles Haupt
Num Num Coffee Table (Joined Thorns), 2020Bronze, glass
Edition 5 of 10
17¾ x 70⅞ x 70⅞ in.
Chuma Maweni
iBhunga Table II (Council of Members), 2021Hand-carved walnut
29.88 x 122 x 43.25 in.
Jesse Ede
Stone Rocker, 2020Paarl grey granite, brass
Edition of 20
19.25 x 21.63 x 11.75 in.
Chuma Maweni
iBhunga Table II (Council of Members), 2021Hand-carved walnut
29.88 x 122 x 43.25 in.
Meyer Von Wielligh
Two Oceans Shelf, 2020Oak, ebonised Ash
Edition 2 of 50
28¾ x 102⅜ x 24¼ in.
Meyer Von Wielligh
Two Oceans Shelf - Small, 2020Oak, Ash
Edition 1 of 50
5⅞ x 80¾ x 7⅞ in.
Rich Mnisi
Nwa-Mulamula’s Embrace I, 2020Leather, foam, fibreglass
Edition 3 of 12
51.13 x 42.13 x 29.5 in.
Rich Mnisi
Nwa-Mulamula’s Embrace II, 2020Leather, foam, fibreglass
Edition 3 of 12
51.13 x 42.13 x 29.5 in.
Xavier Clarisse
Stella, 2020Leather, stainless steel, electrical components
47¼ x 39⅜ x 39⅜ in.
