Thursday, May 22, 2008

WARREN EDITIONS opening night


Tom Cullberg, his son and Zhané Warren (Warren Editions)


Angolan artist-in-Residence, Kiluanji, inspecting Hentie's work


Friday Night by Tom Cullberg

Tom Cullberg’s etchings are an extension of his paintings (which explore aspects such as narrative, intimacy and the transient). The artist worked at the Warren Editions studio during March this year, and created three etchings made with soft ground and various aquatint applications. As starting points for his etchings Cullberg used references to his paintings as well as found images. Unsurprisingly, colour was vital in the production of these etchings - to the point that Cullberg mixed his own colours as he would when painting.

Messenger I and Messenger II (below) by Hentie van der Merwe



Zhané Warren approached Hentie van der Merwe June 2007 with the idea of creating a series of etchings, conceptually based on his music theatre project. For this project, the artist developed a series of masks to be worn by the main character namely ‘The Messenger’. These masks refer to various animals from the world of Nama (Khoi) folklore - such as the hare, lion, and eagle.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Introducing WARREN EDITIONS


Warren Editions, established by Zhané Warren, publishes and prints original fine art prints. The aim of the studio is to introduce contemporary artists who are not primarily printmakers to the time honoured medium of etching. Warren Editions works in etching and other intaglio processes as well as monotype and takes a collaborative approach to develop the artist’s images to their fullest – if need be over an extended period of time.

The Drawing Machine is making (sound)waves


Behind the scenes...

Brendon installing the machine.

Drawing shapes with sound...

For the month of May the machine will be drawing sounds in thin air.
  • Sessions every Wednesday evening.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Studio 2666 Catalogue launch...


This Friday evening (9 May) @ 6 @ blank projects
If the cover is anything to go by...say no more.

BRENDON BUSSY'S DRAWING MACHINE


A sound installation and performance space by Brendon Bussy.
Opening and performance: 18h00 Wednesday 7 May (ends Friday 30 May).
Performances and Workshops every Wednesday 18h00Viewing: Tuesday and Friday 2.30 – 5pmFor other viewing times, contact the artist (082 4068140)

Brendon Bussy is a Cape Town based writer, electro – acoustic performer and visual artist. In 2003 he released Diesel Geiger (Open Records). He also runs workshops in spontaneous sound techniques and idea development.

Drawing Machine and Brendon would like to thank Jacques van Zyl (www.phi-audio.com) for designing the KnapKas instrument and for inspiring acoustic guidance.

www.brendonbussy.co.za