Listings(s)
‘Soft Walls’, ‘Human Zoo’ and ‘Better Together’
Anya Adendorff, Cameron Platter and Sydelle Willow Smith at AVA1.
‘Soft Walls’ seeks to deal with convivial relationships between migrated African nationals and South Africans; revealing the subtle ways in which individuals make sense of their experiences; forming relationships and bonds that can challenge dominant perceptions wherein difference is celebrated and prejudices towards 'foreign' Africans are perpetuated.
With migrants settling in, marrying, developing friendships and building homes with South Africans, the question of identity and belonging has become central. While immigrant integration has fairly engaged and transformed South African communities, the process has not, necessarily, led to cohesive communities. This has, in turn, led to the perceived walls or restrictions and unfavourable relationship issues.
Smith’s ‘Soft Walls’ figuratively investigates the subtle ways in which African nationals and South Africans, in relationships, make sense of their space, experiences and complexities.
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Drawing from her experience of architecture, Anya Adendorff's, ‘Human Zoo’ represents her view of the urban masses and their seemingly pointless en devours on the backdrop of a greedy and rushed city. With a frenzied over-crowding of the canvas, Adendorff makes subtle references to society's manic over-consumption and wastage.
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‘Better Together’: In partnership with Dulux and in celebration of World Design Capital 2014, The AVA Gallery has enlisted the help of Cameron Platter to transform the gallery facade into a work of contemporary art.
12 May 2014 - 05 June 2014
