The Oliewenhuis Art Museum is certain that the selected talented creatives, through presenting their solo exhibitions, will inspire and educate local audiences. The museum hopes they will be enthusiastically received and get the support they deserve.
“Congratulations to the Top 20 South African visual artists who were selected to present solo exhibitions at Oliewenhuis Art Museum! The adjudicating criteria for selection included the significance of the artist and the body of artwork that they have produced, as well as whether the exhibition proposal was unique and held historical and cultural significance.”
South African visual artists were invited to submit their solo exhibition proposal so as to be placed on the exhibition calendar of Oliewenhuis Art Museum and over 50 applications were received. A statement further said each artist that has been chosen will be given an opportunity to have a solo exhibition at Oliewenhuis Art Museum.
The Top 20 artist selected for solo exhibitions at Oliewenhuis are, in no particular order: Kutlwano Monyai, Sonja Rademeyer, Hannalie Taute, Adele van Heerden, Phumulani Ntuli, Bronwen Findlay, Wessel van Huyssteen, Emma Willemse, Simon Venter, Mbuso Hlongwa, Majak Bredell, André Rose, Lisa Ledwick, Franli Meintjes, Kilmany-Jo Liversage, Jill Trappler, Jennifer Mary Ord, Llise Dodd, Lehlohonolo Mkhasibe, and Mzie Gojo.
“Oliewenhuis Art Museum is excited to present these exhibitions and visitors can look forward to an enjoyable variety of solo exhibitions by diverse artists during the next few years,” the statement further read.
The statement shared that the first art piece for the solo exhibitions, titled Lefeloboiketlo (A place of rest) by Kutlwano Monyai is currently on view until 8 September 2024 in the Annex Gallery. Interconnections by Majak Bredell will be on view from 19 September – 10 November 2024 in the Reservoir.
Each of the selected artists are said to have mastered their preferred mediums and the concepts they work with are shown uniquely and vividly.
“Oliewenhuis Art Museum is a satellite museum of the National Museum, and its mission is to collect, conserve and exhibit works of art which represent the heritage of South African art on behalf of and to the advantage and edification of the entire community,” the statement added.
Compiled by Phalimo Moeketsi
