Lionel
- Submerge: Solo Exhibition
OPENING AT 34FineArt, BUCHANAN SQUARE, WOODSTOCK
October 12 – November 6, 2010
Lionel Smit is showing a new body of
work at 34FineArt’s new space in Woodstock, Cape Town, during
October.
Born in Pretoria in 1982, this talented young artist lives and works in
Cape Town, and has already established a substantial international
following. Collectors ranging from the European Investment Bank to the
Delaire Graff Estate in South Africa have taken to his art. Smit's
popularity is indeed growing on a global scale, with a recent highlight
being the use of an image of his for the cover of a Christie’s charity
auction catalogue. With such intense interest in his work, 34FineArt is
looking forward to hosting this special solo exhibition by Lionel
Smit.
“Painting to me is the release of energy…The
finished picture is merely its physical manifestation, a kind of
‘residue’ of the actual work of art - which is the act of creating the
painting itself.” - Lionel Smit.
People that become the subjects of his paintings are by no means
wealthy, important or famous. They are not idealised or romanticised,
but rather characters from our daily lives. He captures them as
portraits in oil on canvas, evoking a compassionate sense of
melancholy. As he paints, his artwork constantly evolves and develops,
and working to a large size (dimensions in excess of two metres)
finally provides a viewer the opportunity to examine closely the
extraordinary layering of his painting technique. Smit takes great
inspiration from American painter Jackson Pollock (1912-1956). In
viewing Submerge, one's eye is persistently drawn in to his use
of Pollock’s classic dripping techniques which give great effect as
expressive, broad brush strokes in earthy colours play out.
The exhibition will also include Lionel Smit’s latest sculpture,
executed in a variety of media.
There is no doubt that the impressive body of work under the title
Submerge will create a stir among visitors and collectors.
34FineArt
Second Floor Hills Building, Buchanan Square
160 Sir Lowry Road
Woodstock
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10:34-16:34
Saturday 10:34-13:34
Contact:
Andries Loots +27 21 461 1863 +27 82 354 1500
34fineart.com
info@34fineart.com
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