Posted by Radmin on January 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We’re a pretty fashionable bunch at DIY, we even know what colour blocking is, but when it comes to fashion in Durban, one blogger is ahead of the curve. We chatted to Melissa Kieser about the dos and don’ts of blogging and staying fashionable in Durban.
DIY: First off, can we get a little background info on who are you and what you do?
Melissa: My name is Melissa Kieser, recently married, happy girl living in Durban. I spend... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on January 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We kick off 2013 with an interview with the experienced painter, curator and teacher, Grace Kotze. We find out what keeps her going after 23 years of creating and ask her about narcissism in using the artist as the subject and what she hopes to communicate with her work.
DIY: Where would say you fit in the Durban art scene?
Grace: I embrace it as an exhibitor and part time curator yet prefer to steer clear of the politics, a phenomena that... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on December 6, 2012 · 9 Comments
Asleep In Transit are launching their latest EP, Kaleidoscope, tomorrow night at The Bat Center so they let us hear one of the new songs and share it with you. Aren’t they sweet? We also had a chat about the changes in the band and THOSE photos. Check it.
DIY: This is your second EP in a year, why’d you guys go the EP route and not put out a full length album?
Vlad: The way that the music scene globally is going, people are releasing... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on November 26, 2012 · 19 Comments
If you’ve been paying attention, you’d know that Anchors Up, SA’s first and only Alt Country super group, recently dropped their debut album online. We caught up with Marc de la Querra and asked him about how a band of musicians that live all over the country came together, juggling between other bands and why they decided to make Country music.
DIY: For those who don’t know, who is involved in Anchors Up &... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on October 15, 2012 · 4 Comments
We caught up with Marco Cianfanelli about the Release sculpture he created at the Nelson Mandela capture site in Howick. we chat about what it took to make the iconic sculpure a reality and what it means to him.
DIY: Were you fearful of the pressure to create something iconic when you were approached to complete this project? What was the biggest challenge you faced to make your vision a reality?
Marco: Given that Jeremy Rose (Mashabane Rose &... Read More
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Posted by Radmin on October 1, 2012 · 9 Comments
Greg Lomas has made a habit of exploring Africa and documenting his journeys along the way. We discover how he made the transition from graphic design into photography and filmmaking.
DIY: Give us a short description of a day in the life of Greg Lomas?
Greg: Coffee will introduce the day to me, and right now my workday lacks a general rhythm since I am currently balancing a number of projects and trying to give each one attention. So potentially... 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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