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 October 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment
We caught up with local artist and teacher, Dee Donaldson about her latest body of work produced from the Alter Ego exhibition at the Rust en Vrede Art Gallery and about her love for exploring new mediums and using her work to communicate ideas that words can’t.
DIY: How would you describe your art? What drives you to create?
Dee: I suppose contemporary, figurative painting is a way of describing it. I work in oil mostly, although... Read More
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