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1 - 5 December 2021
Southern Guild presents 'Studio Visit' at Design Miami 2021, an exhibition of specially commissioned ceramics by four of South Africa’s most accomplished artists working in clay. Set within the mise-en-scène of an artist’s studio, the booth foregrounds technically ambitious works bringing renewed vitality to one the continent’s great indigenous craft practices.
Encompassing both monumental pieces and smaller studies, Southern Guild presents several new series and individual works by Andile Dyalvane, Chuma Maweni, Madoda Fani and Zizipho Poswa. These artists explore aspects of traditional Xhosa culture and spirituality in their work, while drawing on their personal experiences and deep belief systems.
Studio Visit takes us behind the scenes of the artists with 65 new ceramic works displayed on banding wheels, pedestals and tables with collectible furniture by two of Africa’s most accomplished designers, Cheick Diallo and Gregor Jenkin, adding to the atmosphere of the setting.
Historically, domestic pottery has played utilitarian, social and spiritual roles in San, Xhosa and Zulu culture in particular, defying Western categorisations of “art” as distinct from “design”. The diversity and innovation we are witnessing now in contemporary South African ceramics – from the deeply symbolic sculptures of Dyalvane to the large-scale ceramic furniture of Maweni – pivots on this tradition. As a medium, clay offers these artists broad scope for creative expression and storytelling.
Artists
- Andile Dyalvane
- Cheick Diallo
- Chuma Maweni
Gregor Jenkin
- Madoda Fani
- Zizipho Poswa
Works
Zizipho Poswa
uMyeni V Miniature (Groom), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
8.63 x 4.75 x 4 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uMyeni III Miniature (Groom), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
8.63 x 5.13 x 4 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uDuli VIII Miniature (Wedding), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
11.75 x 6.25 x 5.88 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uDuli VII Miniature (Wedding), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
8.25 x 4.75 x 4.75 in.
Zizipho Poswa
iSazimzi VII Miniature (Introductory Gift), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
9.88 x 4.75 x 4.38 in.
Zizipho Poswa
iSazimzi VI Miniature (Introductory Gift), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
12.25 x 6.75 x 4.75 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uMyeni VII Miniature (Groom), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
8.25 x 4.75 x 3.5 in.
Zizipho Poswa
iKhazi VII Miniature (Agreed Number of Cows), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
9.5 x 4.38 x 3.5 in.
Zizipho Poswa
iKhazi III Miniature (Agreed Number of Cows), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
11 x 5.13 x 4.75 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uTsiki (Welcome Ceremony), 2021Glazed earthenware, bronze
87 x 49.25 x 26.38 in.
Zizipho Poswa
iKhetshemiya (Bridal Headcloth), 2021Glazed earthenware, bronze
77.13 x 37 x 22.88 in.
Zizipho Poswa
iKhazi VIII Miniature (Agreed Number of Cows), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
11 x 4.75 x 3.5 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uNozakuzaku IX Miniature (Negotiator), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
11 x 5.88 x 4 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uNozakuzaku VII Miniature (Negotiator), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
11 x 6.75 x 4.75 in.
Zizipho Poswa
uNozakuzaku VIII Miniature (Negotiator), 2021Glazed stoneware, bronze
9.88 x 7.13 x 3.5 in.
Chuma Maweni
iBhunga Table II (Council of Members), 2021Hand-carved walnut
29.88 x 122 x 43.25 in.
Chuma Maweni
uNozala V (Parent), 2019Burnished, smoke-fired earthenware
31.5 x 11.75 x 11.75 in.
Chuma Maweni
uThunjana I (Youngest Daughter), 2019Burnished, smoke-fired earthenware
28 x 9.5 x 9.5 in.
Chuma Maweni
Ntomb'encinci III (Young Girl), 2019Burnished, smoke-fired earthenware
30.75 x 9 x 9 in.
Chuma Maweni
iGubu II (Drum), 2019Burnished, smoke-fired earthenware
24.38 x 10.25 x 10.25 in.
Chuma Maweni
iGubu I (Drum), 2019Burnished, smoke-fired earthenware
25.63 x 11.38 x 11.38 in.
Gregor Jenkin
Tall Side Table in Collaboration with William Kentridge, 2017Steel, paint
39.38 x 78.75 x 19.75 in.
Madoda Fani
uBhejane II (The Rhinoceros), 2021Smoke-fired earthenware
16½ x 16½ x 16½ in.
Andile Dyalvane
Yenkonjane (Of the Swallows), 2021Glazed earthenware
24.75 x 33.5 x 20.13 in.
Andile Dyalvane
uMbandavu (Beans, Sorghum Dish), 2021Earthenware, steel
12.63 x 8.25 x 7.88 in.
Andile Dyalvane
iMithwane (Pumpkin Flower Shoots, Baby Potato Dish), 2021Earthenware, steel
14.13 x 8.25 x 8.25 in.
Andile Dyalvane
iNgqweji II (Bird's Nest), 2021Earthenware, steel
12.63 x 12.25 x 7.13 in.
Andile Dyalvane
iNgqweji III (Bird's Nest), 2021Earthenware, steel
15.38 x 10.25 x 7.5 in.
Andile Dyalvane
iNgqweji IV (Bird's Nest), 2021Earthenware, steel
12.25 x 6.25 x 13.75 in.
Andile Dyalvane
uMfino (Wild Spinach, Mielie Rice Dish), 2021Earthenware, steel
10.25 x 9 x 7.88 in.
Andile Dyalvane
uMqha (Mielie Rice, Melon Dish), 2021Earthenware, steel
12.63 x 7.88 x 7.88 in.
Andile Dyalvane
uMxhaxha (Sweet Corn, Pumpkin Dish), 2021Earthenware, steel
12.25 x 8.63 x 7.88 in.
