'On the bright side': Mollie Stiebel
The NSA Gallery proudly presents the first solo exhibition by Mollie Stiebel, aged 84. The exhibition is a remarkable achievement by Stiebel, who taught in Durban schools until her retirement in the 1970s. During these quieter years she continued making art, and concentrated on her passion for painting. Since 1997 she has participated in Pascale Chandler's studio, where she developed a unique painterly language.
Stiebel presents a new body of work, a series of still life paintings that portray an assortment of much loved objects in her home. Having worked with children during her career as a teacher, she also takes inspiration from children's work, and some of her granddaughters pre-primary paintings are referenced in the paintings.
Stiebel's works show a sensitive application of colour and a confident use of loose brushstrokes.
Opens: Tuesday, June 21 at 6.00 pm
Closes: July 10
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