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		<title>Echoes of Elsewhere &#8211; on until 27 August 2025 &#8211; invites you to rethink and reflect</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lionel Mbayiwa_Divided and Rule Step into imagined futures, reclaim lost histories and reflect on the now through powerful works by 18 South African artists, as curated by Zinhle Khumalo. Echoes of Elsewhere: Fragments of the Past, Visions of Tomorrow is on at HUB Gallery until 27 August 2025.  Echoes of Elsewhere participants include printmaker and painter Nathaniel Sheppard, sculptor Effo Munguanzo, collage artist Dorothy Barnes, mosaic artist Ziyanda Majozi, mixed-media artist Patrick Bongoy and painter Asanda Kupa. Together, their work reimagines the past, interrogates the present and conjures new ways of seeing the world beyond the limits of conventional narratives. Zinhle Khumalo ‘In a world constantly changing at a rapid velocity, Echoes of Elsewhere offers a Pause &#8211; a space to reflect on the stories we inherit, the identities we perform, and the futures we dare to dream. Echoes of Elsewhere is not merely an exhibition to be observed but an experience to be inhabited. It encourages viewers to sit with the discomfort of the unknown, and to imagine worlds where liberation is a tangible possibility. By merging the speculative with the tangible, the artists remind us that the future is not predetermined &#8211; it is a collective project, waiting to be shaped. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discover the talent and resilience of Lizette Chirrime through her textile art and fashion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Masks   The Journey Within, a solo exhibition showcasing African artist Lizette Chirrime’s transformative textile artworks and one-of-a-kind garments, opened on 10 February 2025 at HUB Gallery in Cape Town. The work of this celebrated textile artist and fashion designer transcends traditional boundaries to explore themes of healing, identity and resilience. Born in rural Mozambique, Chirrime overcame a traumatic childhood to become an internationally recognised artist, a journey that reflects her unwavering spirit and dedication to her craft. Her work has been showcased in prestigious galleries and exhibitions around the world, including in Germany, Portugal, Norway, Turkey, the USA and South Africa.Through her medium of African prints and textiles, Chirrime creates large-scale abstract works on canvas. Incorporating hessian, shweshwe and capulanas (a traditional Mozambican sarong), she weaves colour and form into compelling narratives. ‘My work is my voice – a story of resilience, a message of healing and a celebration of the beauty that radiates from within,’ she says. ‘I feel like a vessel through which the work flows. I receive the message, and my role is to bring it to life on the canvas.’ Lizette Chirrime The exhibition features several pivotal pieces on display and for sale. These include [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Immerse yourself in Tharien Smith’s evocative paintings on display in the heart of Cape Town</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:32:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mixed-media artist Tharien Smith draws inspiration from her explorations of tidal pools, ponds and swimming pools. She captures the dazzling interplay of light, shadow and movement within these underwater worlds, translating them into intricate, layered artworks. Water Memoirs, her latest collection, presented by House Union Block, an artist career-development programme of Spier Arts Trust (SAT), opens in February at Sisonke Gallery. Each artwork reflects Smith’s deep passion for beauty and the seamless connection between art and design, while conveying a timely message urging viewers to protect the environment rather than harm it. &#8216;Through my work, I aim to raise environmental awareness by incorporating discarded, &#8220;trashy&#8221; elements into my paintings, often hidden within vibrant colours and captivating imagery,’ she says. ‘I believe nature is a constant reminder to reconnect with the cosmos, tune into its frequencies and align with our true selves. My art emphasises the urgency of change, calling for reflection, action and, above all, a deeper respect for the life-sustaining waters that bind us all.&#8217; For the past seven years, Smith has fully embraced her artistic vision, embarking on a personal journey as both artist and textile designer. Her work continues to evolve, gaining recognition for its innovative approach [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A symphony of abstract artistry: Immerse yourself in Mpho Machate’s Individuation of the Whole at Sisonke Gallery</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The evidence of the unknown II, 2023. Acrylic ink, metallic acrylic paint and cooking oil on canvas Exploring the delicate balance between individuality and unity, Mpho Machate’s abstract works represent a striking fusion of form, colour, and texture, intricately woven with profound symbolism. His creations invite viewers to contemplate these dualities, resulting in a dynamic and thought-provoking visual experience. The upcoming exhibition, Individuation of the Whole, will run from 7 November 2024 to 26 January 2025 at Sisonke Gallery, which is located within the Cape Heritage Hotel on Bree Street in Cape Town. Each piece in Machate’s exhibition is unique, blending inks, oils, and stencils. His works reflect keen observations of textured surfaces found in nature, but also observed patterns created by cracked walls and floors. Fine lines evoke imagery of roads and boundaries, while bold colour contrasts combine to form an unexpected yet harmonious visual experience. Music plays a crucial role in Machate’s artistic process, with the melodies and rhythms of jazz providing an environment conducive to sharp focus and creative expression. Just as each instrumentalist contributes to a musical composition, the individual elements of Machate’s paintings work together to create a powerful collective impact. The exhibition encourages viewers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lights in Darkness, Darkness in Light: Sandile Ashar Mhlongo shines in solo show at Sisonke Gallery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Look at the Sun_Sandile Mhlongo Experience the contrasts of Cape Town through Sandile Ashar Mhlongo’s evocative acrylic paintings. Lights in Darkness, Darkness in Light is exhibited by House Union Block (HUB) at the Cape Heritage Hotel’s Sisonke Gallery until  27 October 2024. HUB is a nonprofit organisation connecting South African artists to commercial opportunities under the umbrella of Spier Arts Trust. Operating out of the trust’s Union House building in Commercial Street, Cape Town, HUB consists of a gallery space and a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to curating local and international exhibitions to create career-boosting visibility and an opportunity to sell for South African fine artists, such as Mhlongo. A second-generation artist born in Gugulethu and living in Mitchell’s Plain’s Lost City, Mhlongo’s art career began during his high school years in the late 1980s. Learning from his father &#8211; an artist working as a bricklayer &#8211; he is passionate about making his family’s lived experiences visible through his work. His visually striking depictions of everyday life have a strong sense of place infused with a touch of surreality.  Painting visual metaphors, Mhlongo’s latest collection embodies the principle of choosing to look at light, even in times of darkness. His work [...]]]></description>
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