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ARC Art For Conservation Live Auction 2023
Fri Mar 3, 11:00 - Fri Mar 3, 18:00
The Gallery venue on The Far Side Farm
ABOUT
Join the fight to protect endangered mammals through the support of talented South African artists.
After a successful inaugural event, we are really excited to see what we can collectively achieve after raising approx R400 000 towards the conservation of pangolin, wild dog and rhino last year.
A collection of fine art done by South Africa’s most exciting established and upcoming artists curated by The Platform Gallery will be auctioned at this unique event on Friday 3rd March 2023 at The Gallery venue on The Far Side Farm in the KZN Midlands.
Through state-of-the art technology, the live auction will also be relayed to interested art purchasers from across the world, who can participate online/ via phone.
TICKETS - R500 per person R3,000 per table –
INCLUDES
• Canapes served pre and post the auction.
• Full buffet lunch.
• Premium wine, beer and spirits served throughout.
• Live Music.
• Opportunity to preview all artworks and meet the artists.
• Bid live from the heart of a global event in support of a great cause.
Maximum 24 tables of 6 guests per.
Early booking is essential.
For more information visit The Boucher Legacy website
View artworks in the auction here
ARTISTS
Anton Smit
Widely revered for his overwhelming heads and monumental sculptures, evoking themes of suffering, reconciliation, glory and sublimation, his works grace public and private collections countrywide.
"Larger than life, Anton Smit is the embodiment of poetry, an apt term for this sculptor, derived from the term "making."
Anton will have 3 of his artworks available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
"Larger than life, Anton Smit is the embodiment of poetry, an apt term for this sculptor, derived from the term "making."
Anton will have 3 of his artworks available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Mbongeni Buthelezi
Mbongeni is a fine artist who turns landfill plastic into phenomenal artwork. He is an activist and creates work with an incredibly loud voice.
Mbongeni's murals and portraits have an extraordinary range and depth and it's an even more powerful statement that he uses plasic.
To say you have a "Buthelezi" in your collection is a badge of honour.
Mbongeni will have 3 of his pieces at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Mbongeni's murals and portraits have an extraordinary range and depth and it's an even more powerful statement that he uses plasic.
To say you have a "Buthelezi" in your collection is a badge of honour.
Mbongeni will have 3 of his pieces at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
James Cook
The sculpture James produces grapples with the complexity of human form and emotion. Initially aiming for realism, Cooks' sculptures now resemble fragmented nature which sit slightly outside the bounds of reality.
James has worked with mediums such as oil paint and resin but bronze is where he identifies most. He is one of the youngest artists in the ARC Auction and is one to look out for.
James will have 2 of his works available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
James has worked with mediums such as oil paint and resin but bronze is where he identifies most. He is one of the youngest artists in the ARC Auction and is one to look out for.
James will have 2 of his works available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Allen Hallett
A phenomenal artist and sculptor, Allen Hallett has also worked as a ranger for a number of years. In his time as a ranger, Hallett completed over 500 expeditions and gained an intimate knowledge of African wildlife.
As a professional artist, Hallett has over 30 years of experience. This experience allows for mastery and a special ability to capture the essence of every animal he sculpts.
Collectors will often hear stories of personal encounters with the subjects of his pieces. Allen Hallett has worked with several conservation groups and has sold hundreds of pieces all over the world.
Allen will have 4 of his sculptures available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
As a professional artist, Hallett has over 30 years of experience. This experience allows for mastery and a special ability to capture the essence of every animal he sculpts.
Collectors will often hear stories of personal encounters with the subjects of his pieces. Allen Hallett has worked with several conservation groups and has sold hundreds of pieces all over the world.
Allen will have 4 of his sculptures available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Falconer Art Studios
Husband-and-wife team, Seth and Claire Falconer make abstract sculptures with an accessible narrative by repeating simple forms to create a complex whole.
Drawing inspiration from a spiritual connection to nature and wildlife the expression seen in their work is one of ancient method and repetition.
Falconer Art Studios will have 2 of their artworks available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Drawing inspiration from a spiritual connection to nature and wildlife the expression seen in their work is one of ancient method and repetition.
Falconer Art Studios will have 2 of their artworks available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Michelle Cleveland
From her earliest beginnings Michelle and the natural world have been intertwined.
Her connection to nature fuels her unique vision. Her works show a passion and desire to express light and feel essence through her oil paintings.
Michelle will have 2 of her paintings available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Her connection to nature fuels her unique vision. Her works show a passion and desire to express light and feel essence through her oil paintings.
Michelle will have 2 of her paintings available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Rory Cox
Up and coming artist, Rory Cox is making waves in his local Kwa-Zulu Natal midlands area. His work is strikingly noticeable despite his little time sculpting. He has solidified a very identifiable style which is very rare for someone so early on in their career.
Rory’s works are ethereal and demand attention in gallery spaces. He uses a deconstructed style to highlight anatomical elements of his pieces. This combined with the rawness of his patinas create sculpture which is both powerful and pleasing to the eye.
Rory will have 1 of his works available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Rory’s works are ethereal and demand attention in gallery spaces. He uses a deconstructed style to highlight anatomical elements of his pieces. This combined with the rawness of his patinas create sculpture which is both powerful and pleasing to the eye.
Rory will have 1 of his works available at The Art for Conservation Auction 2023.
Graham Edmunds
Graham studied photography in the late 1970's and went on to help create Africas' largest corporate communications and event production company.
Under the tutelage of UK based, William Cooper, Edmunds migrated into the world of watercolours.
Graham has rapidly developed his own distinctive style in the medium. His work is centred around a love of African wildlife and explored alternative colour and movement.
Under the tutelage of UK based, William Cooper, Edmunds migrated into the world of watercolours.
Graham has rapidly developed his own distinctive style in the medium. His work is centred around a love of African wildlife and explored alternative colour and movement.
Graham will have two of his pieces at The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Natasha Barnes
Painting has consumed Barnes’ life since the age of 7. Defining who she is today an incredible contemporary artist. Completely self taught she transforms the ordinary into art. Many of her pieces form part of public and private collections worldwide.
With a love for expressionism and movement Barnes creates abstract works of colour. Her work is greatly influenced by nature.
With a love for expressionism and movement Barnes creates abstract works of colour. Her work is greatly influenced by nature.
Natasha will have two pieces available in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Florian Junge
Florian was born in Hamburg, Germany and then lived in Mozambique before settling in South Africa.
Florian sees art in almost anything. He transforms everyday articles into works of fine art by predominantly using reclaimed items.
His work is inspired by and reflects an array of emotions, which he successfully communicates.
Florian describes himself as a 'learning' artist and one living his truth by constantly looking at the world in new ways.
Florian only produces one-off pieces.
Florian sees art in almost anything. He transforms everyday articles into works of fine art by predominantly using reclaimed items.
His work is inspired by and reflects an array of emotions, which he successfully communicates.
Florian describes himself as a 'learning' artist and one living his truth by constantly looking at the world in new ways.
Florian only produces one-off pieces.
Florian will have one of his pieces available at The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Vincent Reid
Having been actively creating for the past 10 years, Reid has produced some of the most popular wildlife art coming out of KZN in recent memory.
Each of his photo-realistic pencil drawings begin in the bush-veld of Southern Africa. Reid immerses himself into the wild and captures the intimate moments that make his work come to life.
Vincent has worked with the Zululand Rhino Orphanage, among others.
Each of his photo-realistic pencil drawings begin in the bush-veld of Southern Africa. Reid immerses himself into the wild and captures the intimate moments that make his work come to life.
Vincent has worked with the Zululand Rhino Orphanage, among others.
Vincent will have 3 pieces in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Angie Arbuthnot
Angie is a down to earth family orientated artist based in the KZN midlands.
She is known for her complete freedom and flow of her brush-strokes, which is very evident in her work. She has a soulful style with a minimalist detail and bold bursts of colour to create artworks that are vibrant and exciting.
She is known for her complete freedom and flow of her brush-strokes, which is very evident in her work. She has a soulful style with a minimalist detail and bold bursts of colour to create artworks that are vibrant and exciting.
Angie will have one of her paintings in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Carl Roberts
A master sculptor and craftsman who gently works natural materials such as bone, wood and stone to expose the hidden beauty in their form, grain and textures. Carl has a way of letting his subconscious guide his work.
Carl's work is seen as surrealist or dream-like, bringing the observer into an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
Carl has exhibited extensively both in RSA and internationally forming part of private, corporate and public collections.
Carl's work is seen as surrealist or dream-like, bringing the observer into an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
Carl has exhibited extensively both in RSA and internationally forming part of private, corporate and public collections.
Carl will have 3 of his sculptures in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Sarah Richards
Through a lifetime of sculpting wildlife, Sarah Richards has developed an intimate connection with each of her pieces. She has managed to achieve a level of fine detail and texture that is striking to the human eye.
Richards' mastery of patinas has placed her bronze works among the most vibrant spectacles in the spaces they've been exhibited around the world. According to Richards, what we see in the final product is an intricate play between different chemicals and the reactive nature of bronze.
Some of her works are finished with 4 or more different patina solutions bringing out points of interest and lifelike features.
Sarah will have 5 pieces in the Art For Conservation Auction 2023. A master sculptor and craftsman who gently works natural materials such as bone, wood and stone to expose the hidden beauty in their form, grain and textures. Carl has a way of letting his subconscious guide his work.
Carl's work is seen as surrealist or dream-like, bringing the observer into an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
Carl has exhibited extensively both in RSA and internationally forming part of private, corporate and public collections.
Richards' mastery of patinas has placed her bronze works among the most vibrant spectacles in the spaces they've been exhibited around the world. According to Richards, what we see in the final product is an intricate play between different chemicals and the reactive nature of bronze.
Some of her works are finished with 4 or more different patina solutions bringing out points of interest and lifelike features.
Sarah will have 5 pieces in the Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Carl's work is seen as surrealist or dream-like, bringing the observer into an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
Carl has exhibited extensively both in RSA and internationally forming part of private, corporate and public collections.
Carl will have 3 of his sculptures in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Simon Addy
Simon has become known as one of South Africas' leading landscape artists.
Rendered with passion and technical facility much like the 'old masters', Simons' landscapes evoke the spirit of Africa through veld, old houses, winter grasses and brooding skies.
Often mistaken for oil - Simon works with acrylic paint experimenting with texture and technique in the meticulous way only he seems to behold.
His art investigates the drama of change and motion through ravages of time.
Simon will have two pieces in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Helena Vogelzang
An artist rooted in the continent that gifted the world with Nelson Mandela; South Africa.
Born with Africa seated in her Soul, the rich heritage and wildlife of her country of origin, has a profound influence on her work.
Helena is compelled by the complex three dimensional values of form. Which allows her to capture elusive connectivity.
Born with Africa seated in her Soul, the rich heritage and wildlife of her country of origin, has a profound influence on her work.
Helena is compelled by the complex three dimensional values of form. Which allows her to capture elusive connectivity.
Helena will have one bronze sculpture in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Llewellyn Davies
Llewelyn Davies. A sculptor for over 30 years. Known for both his human and wildlife sculptures his work has a distinctive smooth finish and a monochrome patina.
Davies has an unmatched ability to portray proportion, light, negative space, an animals' skeletal and muscular frame. This ability allows him to apply life and movement into his sculptures...
And as legend would have it - makes it difficult to pull one's eyes away from his pieces.
Davies has an unmatched ability to portray proportion, light, negative space, an animals' skeletal and muscular frame. This ability allows him to apply life and movement into his sculptures...
And as legend would have it - makes it difficult to pull one's eyes away from his pieces.
Llewellyn will have 2 of his sculptures in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Keith Calder
A post-war contemporary artist, Keith Calder was born in 1959 in Cradock, South Africa.
His life is inextricably linked to wilderness and creatures. In Calder’s process of creation his ability to capture knowledge of form is a wild power and beauty, symbolising a purer humanity, one that lived closer to the earth.
Keith’s sculptures contain elements of abstract, cubism and futurist art deco while still maintaining an immediate recognition. His more recent works act as metaphors for the human experience through the use of the animal and human in one sculpture.
His life is inextricably linked to wilderness and creatures. In Calder’s process of creation his ability to capture knowledge of form is a wild power and beauty, symbolising a purer humanity, one that lived closer to the earth.
Keith’s sculptures contain elements of abstract, cubism and futurist art deco while still maintaining an immediate recognition. His more recent works act as metaphors for the human experience through the use of the animal and human in one sculpture.
Keith will have on of his bronze sculptures in The Art For Conservation Auction 2023.
Luke Falconer
Luke Falconer is an upincoming sculptor and musician based in the KZN midlands.
One of our youngest participating artists, Luke is a member of the Falconer family, who have run a bronze foundry in the midlands for decades - which has helped him develop an incredible combination of sculpting skills.
Through the foundry, Luke has witnessed and been inspired by the many artists who work with his family, develping his own style in the process.
This will be Luke's second time being involved in The Art for Conservation Auction where he will showcase the first piece in his brand new series of bronze sculpture.
One of our youngest participating artists, Luke is a member of the Falconer family, who have run a bronze foundry in the midlands for decades - which has helped him develop an incredible combination of sculpting skills.
Through the foundry, Luke has witnessed and been inspired by the many artists who work with his family, develping his own style in the process.
This will be Luke's second time being involved in The Art for Conservation Auction where he will showcase the first piece in his brand new series of bronze sculpture.
ARTWORKS
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DIRECTIONS
ARC Art For Conservation Live Auction 2023
The Gallery venue on The Far Side Farm
Currys Post Road, Nottingham Road, 3280
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