Ateljee-besoeke: Johan Swart

ABOUT

Dié inisiatief gee aan feesgangers toegang tot plaaslike kunstenaars se skeppende ruimte. Deelnemende kunstenaars is op vasgestelde tye in hulle ateljee beskikbaar, terwyl van hulle ook in ateljees op die Blaauwklippen-wynlandgoed gehuisves word. Klim op ’n feesbussie in Ryneveldstraat en besoek die onderstaande ateljees in en om Stellenbosch.

Johan se gekose medium is steenware en porseleinklei. Die meeste van sy werke word op die wiel gegooi en met handboutegnieke gekombineer. Sy nuwe reeks Ndalo-keramiekvase is geïnspireer en beïnvloed deur die teksture, vorms, patrone en kleure van Afrika. Ndalo kan as “natuur” of “pragtige skepping” ver­taal word.

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This initiative gives festival-goers access to the creative spaces of local artists. At set times, participating artists are available in their studios. Some of the artists are also housed in studios on the Blaauwklippen Wine Estate. Consult the guide to book a studio visit with your favourite artists. Hop on a park ‘n ride shuttle and visit the studios below across Stellenbosch and surrounds.

Johan’s preferred mediums are stoneware and porcelain clay. Most of his works are cast on the wheel, combined with other techniques. His new series of Ndalo ceramic vases are inspired and influenced by the textures, shapes, patterns and colours of Africa. Ndalo can be translated as nature or beautiful creation.

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