Ateljee-besoeke: Marlene von Dürckheim

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.

Marlene se ateljee is waar sy vertroos­ting en inspirasie vind vir die abstrakte stil­lewes wat sy in olie op doek skilder. Sy word gemotiveer deur die stil oomblikke wat sy vind om met die toeskouer te deel. Marlene word geïnspireer deur Michelangelo se sonnet nr. 59: Only through fire can the smith / pull and stretch metal into the shape of his design. / Only through fire can the artist reach / Pure gold which only furnaces refine.

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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.

Marlene’s studio is where she finds solace and inspiration for the abstract still lifes she paints in oil on canvas. She is motivated by the quiet moments she finds to share with the viewer. She is inspired by Michelangelo’s sonnet 59: Only through fire can the smith / pull and stretch metal into the shape of his design. / Only through fire can the artist reach / Pure gold which only furnaces refine.

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