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Trinity down to two
by Kresta Tyler Johnson

The word 'trinity' inarguably means 'three', but alas the pioneering group known as The Trinity Session is going to be reduced to two. Kathryn Smith has decided that after three plus years and many productive endeavours, it is time to forge a new solo path. She will leave The Trinity Session in the capable of hands of Stephen Hobbs and Marcus Neustetter.

The collective practice of The Trinity Session has led the way in many public art projects and urban developments in Johannesburg and elsewhere. Neustetter says ' ...our vision is expanding as we enter into new initiatives that test the definition of collective practice in South Africa. Our offices have expanded and we are fortunate to include new artistic and creative people in our team'.

When The Trinity Session originally formed in 2000 (José Ferreira was a founding member, but when he left for the UK, Neustetter took his place), it was partially in response to the decrease in art galleries in South Africa. It was also an attempt for three like-minded individuals who sought to form a collaborative group in order to realise innovative artistic and cultural projects. They have done this in a variety of ways including creating The Premises Gallery in The Civic Theatre complex.

The recognition both nationally and internationally for The Trinity Session proves the achievements this group has made. They now realise that with this increased profile comes a natural evolution and they are keeping pace.

As Hobbs and Neustetter wish Smith a great future, they acknowledge that, 'We are living in a radical time for cultural practice and artistic invention. South Africa as a context is important and vital and it is from this position that we continue to build and feed our networks'.

This network is certainly not closed but ever expanding and helping to shape the landscape of contemporary South African art.


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