The Overberg plays host to this dynamic gallery on the main road of Napier. Walk into this peaceful and fascinating place and let the diversity enfold you. From stunning ceramic pieces to delightfully surprising functional pieces, this gallery will draw you back for more ...
Rudi & Marna Riek have succeeded in bringing a dream to fruition ... creating and establishing a platform for their artistic family's works.
THE ARTISTS:
Ulrich Riek - completed the Graphic Design Diploma at Ruth Prowse School of Art in Cape Town. Ulrich's "everything is art" outlook is evident in all of his funtional and creative sculptures and paintings.
Gretchen Arnot - Dieter & Emmy Riek's daughter, set up the BLUE SQUARE Studio where her work with clay and glass are her passion. Her works are both highly functional and artistic at the same time.
Linda Reyburn -has spent time cruising the canals of England and experiencing the timelessness of Cyprus before settling in the Overberg. Such rich experiences are evident in her sought after artworks.
Daniel Griffin -after a diverse and rewarding childhood and apprenticeship, Daniel is an accomplished and renowned ceramicist resident in the artist's hamlet of Wolvengat. His FIRE POT business procuces flameproof ceramics, fireplaces, braziers, braais & tagines.
Andre Minnie -with an underlying passion for nature, Andre draws on his many years of experiences to produce commssions in ceramic sculpture, vases and paintings in oils and acrylics.
Hendrikus Rabie - another resident of Wolvengat, Hendrikus works with commonly available materials such as cement to produce sculptural works.
Wynnsome Wise Kierman - is interested in new ways of seeing and making art. Having studied Fine Arts for a while at WITS, taught at the primary and high school levels, as well as coached teahcers how to teach art, his works reflect his vast experience and heritage received from his grandfather and father.
Peter Retief -working predominantly on commissions, Peter produces fine works that cover a whole range of subjects from portraits and landscapes, to still life and animals. Working in oils on canvas he also gives one-on-one lessons at all levels.
Chimene Tison - Chimene is from Stellenbosch but paints Landscape scenes that include the Overberg. Pieter Vermaak, well known South African artist says this about Chimene's work:
"Chimène's art takes one on a special romantic journey where the colours, light and smells are surreal. Each of her pieces, depicts light, which just seems to slip in and ignite the wonderful colours she blends in with instinctive brilliance in each of her artistic creations."
Jonathon Dry - grew up in Hermanus after his parents relocated to the seaside holiday town. He matriculated in 2007 with a distinction in art. After spending time in Namibia and London he returned to his home town where he began his career in art. This talented young artist is entirely self-taught and has chosen not to study art, but instead follow his passion for pencil drawing. This medium of graphite on paper or board, allows him to give great attention to detail and create an emotive atmosphere. He has had 2 joint exhibitions in Hermanus and his work has already received international acclaim.
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