Posted by Radmin on October 9, 2012 · 16 Comments
The Plastics are coming to Durban and they are bringing gifts! Aren’t they nice? Nothing like The Plastics in Mean Girls.
The fist gift they bring is a brand spanking new track, Underwater Kite, from their latest album, Pyramid, which they’ll be releasing at Live next Saturday. You can give it a listen below and if you dig it, learn the words and get involved at the show.
For those of you into your art,... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on September 10, 2012 · 1 Comment
Paul Edmunds has carved a niche in South African sculpture over the last 15 years with time consuming artworks that rely on repetition, detail and scale. He makes use of everyday objects that have been re-contextualised into complex pieces and conversations. We chat to him about critical feedback and making a living from art.
DIY: How would you describe yourself and what you do?
Paul: I’m a fairly hard-working, full-time artist, living with my... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on September 3, 2012 · 3 Comments
Sarah Kate Cummins has been exploring the realms of digital painting since she first came into contact with the technique. Her portraits capture the essence of her subjects, bringing them to life in a display of colour and emotion without a brush or pencil ever touching paper. She gives us some insight into her techniques and why she’s leaving our sunny shores for Ireland.
DIY: What sparked your journey into digital painting? is it as... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on August 20, 2012 · 12 Comments
We know we tend to focus more on designers and their ilk more than “artists” but today we chat to Louise Hall, a local fine artist with a number of exhibitions and years of teaching under her belt. We chat to her about how art is perceived and why drawing and teaching is so important to her.
DIY: For those who have not come into contact with you or your work, can you please give us a little background information on who Louise... Read More
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