Artists transform wine estate with pop-up gallery

Clos Malverne, a family-owned wine estate nestled in the heart of the Devon Valley outside Stellenbosch, sets the stage for a unique art meander in the Winelands with the unveiling of an exclusive A Void in the Landscape exhibition by esteemed South African artists which will beguile the senses from 5 October until the end of January 2014.

Hosted in conjunction with the North-West University Gallery in Potchefstroom, Clos Malverne will be transformed into a one-stop wonder of artistic expressions. Seven internationally famed artists will convey their expressions through paintings and sculptures which will take pride of place in and around the vineyards and the resident restaurant on the farm.

Society draws its ideas about how to view and experience nature from the conventions of visual culture, while at the same time artists reflect and react to current societal attitudes to the environment. The title of this exhibition, A Void in the Landscape, is inspired by social perceptions of nature and how these perceptions stand in contrast to artistic representations of the natural environment,” explains Christina Naurattel, curator of the North-West University Gallery.

This unique group exposé consists of paintings and small sculptures inside Clos Malverne’s magnificently appointed restaurant with its wraparound glass balcony as well as unique sculpture pieces rooted in the flanking garden. World renowned land artist Strijdom van der Merwe, best known for his signature style of symmetrical lines and geometrical forms that participate with their environment, will erect an impressive installation in the vineyards.

Joining him at Clos Malverne will be sculptors Wilma Cruise, Marco Cianfanelli and Gordon Froud who will add aesthetic appeal and conversation pieces to the exhibition. Art lovers will also adore the transformed interior of Clos Malverne’s restaurant, with paintings by internationally renowned artists Rina Stutzer, Retha Buitendach and Pauline Gutter adding colour to this serene setting.

A Void in the Landscape will be unveiled on the 5t hof October at Clos Malverne and enthusiasts can visit the estate and its popular restaurant for a superb grape, gourmet and gallery experience until the end of January 2014.

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