HEAT WAVES

Solo exhibition | Chrisél Attewell
8 June – 21 July 2024
Curated by Els van Mourik

The recent bodies of work by Chrisél Attewell, explore the natural landscapes of South Africa. Her art making has always been closely connected to the environments surrounding her, responding to the environmental and socio-political contexts of these specific landscapes.

For Chrisél, the landscape functions not only as a source of inspiration, but also a space for thinking through and making with. Using materials like earth, wind, water, fire, wood, salt, rocks, and sand, she places less emphasis on the objects but turns the attention to the experience of her work. Her artistic approach ties in with the conceptual art movement, foregrounding natural materials and the site itself. The result is work that is engaging on the deeply relevant topic of environment, climate change, and its social connections.

HEAT WAVES is on show at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub until the 21st of July.

PRETTY BRILLIANT - the magic of female stories

Group exhibition
8 June – 21 July 2024

This exhibition features the work of 10 female artists represented by Berman Contemporary: Amogelang Maepa, Athenkosi Kwinana, Chrisél Attewell, Cow Mash, DuduBloom More, Hazel Mphande, Lee-At Meyerov, Mellaney Roberts, Natalie de Morney and Odette Graskie.

Berman Contemporary is a female-led contemporary art gallery in Johannesburg, founded in 2018 by Candice Berman and has a solely focus on the representation of women artists. Supporting female artists is something that has come naturally to the gallery and we are aiming to empower women in their artistic career.

Our curatorial programme covers a multiplicity of issues that female practitioners are tackling today and is encompassing a broad spectrum of sculpture, painting, video, photography and installation.

PRETTY BRILLIANT - the magic of female stories is on show at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub until the 21st of July.

What do I dare to say out loud?

Solo exhibition | DuduBloom More
7 July - 1 September 2024
Curated by Morgan Kunhardt

Textiles, integral to global culture throughout history, have evolved from functional items into dynamic expressions of art and have long served as conduits for cultural identity and storytelling. It is in contemporary art that textiles have experienced a resurgence, gaining recognition as a reinvented medium for artistic exploration.

In this evolving landscape, DuduBloom More has distinguished herself by pushing the boundaries of her practice as a visual artist in South Africa. Her latest body of work delves deeper into the complex depths of the self, navigating intense emotions and existential inquiry through the use of shape and colour.

Through her works, the exhibition unfurls a tapestry of introspection, inviting viewers to embark on a journey, which investigates the way we think and question, the way we feel and express and the way we reflect and respond. By questioning what we dare to speak of, the exhibition fosters a safe space for vulnerability and connection, making the unspoken heard and the unseen visible.

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Women's month group exhibition Group exhibition
27 July – 1 September
Curated by Morgan Kunhardt

South Africa commemorates Women's Month in August as a tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 to petition against the proposed changes to the pass laws. The women left 14,000 petitions at the office doors of prime minister J.G. Strijdom. The women stood silently for 30 minutes and then started singing a protest song that was composed in honour of the occasion.

"Wathint'Abafazi Wathint'imbokodo!" which means "Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock". An inspiring display of political strength and female solidarity, the march is a reminder of the great women who helped mould South Africa. As a tribute to these brave women, Berman Contemporary has invited our 10 female represented artists to showcase their work.

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