Posted by Radmin on January 14, 2013 · 1 Comment
Making a living as an actor in Durban is probably right up there with making a living as a heater salesman here. It’s certainly not easy, but Adam Dore has managed to etch out a living doing what he loves which is why we decided to have a chat with him about theatre in Durban and eating tinned beans for dinner.
DIY: Who is Adam Dore?
Adam: He is a guy who lives in Durban and digs making a living by doing the acting and not having time... 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 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Get back to work you bastards.
Check out more of Alastair’s work on his website
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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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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 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 August 27, 2012 · 5 Comments
Liam Magner is mostly known these days as one half of Veranda Panda but he’s a jack of many artistic trades. DJ, actor, musician, director, producer and *ahem* model, the man knows how to keep busy. We chatted to him about his current projects, how he got to where he is and where he sees himself going.
DIY: When people ask the infamous, “What do you do?” question, what do you say to them?
Liam: I say that I’m involved in entertainment... Read More
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