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The National Arts Festival pays tribute to the 2010 winners of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards. Visual Art winner is Michael MacGarry. Find out how you can see Michael’s work on exhibition at the 2010 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown from 20 June – 4 July 2010 at www.nationalartsfestival.co.za
The World Premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the synonym for aesthetics and driving pleasure in the premium middlerange segment, is about to take place. We are releasing a short trailer teasing at the sporting and elegant design of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, using the kinetic sculpture from the BMW Museum to create the silhouette
10 Dinge, die Sie nicht tun sollten, wenn Sie im Theater sind. Kesslers Knigge vom 19.06.2009. ENGLISH: 10 things, you should not do, when you are at a theatre. NOW WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES !
What is the true nature of digital photography? Many people have been asking this question for a long time. In fact, when people ask the question about the true nature of photography, they often mean to ask whether it is art or it is science.
Many people consider photography as an art because it allows for an expression of emotion. They believe that digital photography is a continuation of the art of drawing or painting. You see, photography is just like painting in the sense that although it does take accurate pictures of reality, it also allows for some modification through the various digital tools available today.
Even without the editing many people still believe that digital photography is art because of the fact that it does take an artist’s eye to find a great subject of digital photography. The nature of electronic photography as an art has something to do with the fact that an artist is able to express emotions and statements through visual subjects.
The supporters of this art also argue their case by stating its ability to convey emotional messages through aesthetics. The beauty of each photograph, of course, needs also to be credited to the person taking the pictures. One of the strongest arguments for the artistic nature of electronic photography is the fact that the picture is rarely really what is seen with the naked eye. Through the camera and computer, a person can alter the image in order to present what he or she wants to show.
Some people argue that science is the true nature of this art. One argument is that photography, unlike painting, actually comes from something existing and not from a painters mind or emotion. This can be very persuasive since, indeed, a photographer does not actually make photographs. He or she merely takes them.
Another argument regarding the scientific nature of digital photo taking is the fact that the editing that people do and adjustments that photographers make are based on a series of steps that can be narrowed down scientifically. People who argue for the scientific nature of digital photos may reason that the same series of steps can be taken in order to achieve the same results. There is a certain quality of constancy about this type of photography that renders it a science.
But what is the true nature of digital photos? We have read the various arguments supporting science and art. There appears to be no solution to this question, right?
The true nature of digital photography will always remain to be a paradox. This means that though it can be considered as an art, it can also be considered as a science. When is the paradox of the nature of digital photography solved? Well, it is solved when a person takes a digital photograph.
The true nature of digital photos lies in the hands of the person who takes the pictures. The way a person treats the process defines the nature of digital photography for him or her. It is not absolutely art nor is it absolutely science. The true nature of digital photography is a paradox. It might seem to be contradictory, but it is somehow true.
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Here’s the rub: It’s a beautiful day in Oslo (summer, preferably), and you want to be outdoors in the fresh and sunlit air, perhaps have a picnic on the grass, stroll and enjoy the sights. But you also want some culture, a bit of art, yet not be cooped up in a museum on such a glorious day. Where do you go? The Vigeland Sculpture Park, part of the Frogner Park, located in Oslo, is one of the most popular and visually compelling places to visit in Norway’s capital.
Three kilometers northwest of the Oslo city center, the park covers 80 acres and features 212 bronze and granite sculptures by Gustav Berg. Each figure was personally sculpted out of clay by Vigeland and individual craftsmen were contracted to fabricate the pieces into what visitors see today. These works of art reside along an 850 meter-long axis divided into six sections: The Main Gate, The Bridge, The Children’s Playground, The Fountain, The Monolith Plateau and The Wheel of Life.
The Main Gate is made of forged granite and wrought iron and serves as an entrance to the park itself. It consists of five large gates, two small pedestrian gates and two copper-roofed gate houses, both adorned with weather-vanes. Financed by a Norwegian bank, The Main Gate was erected in 1926. Walking along the 328 feet long, 49 feet wide Bridge, you will encounter 58 of the park’s sculptures. The Bridge serves as a connection between the Main Gate and the Fountain. All of the sculptures are bronze-clad and contribute to the “Human Condition” theme of the park. One of the Oslo Park’s more popular statues, Sinnataggen, or “The Little Angry Boy.” This was the first part of the park to be opened to the public, in 1940. While most of the Oslo Park was still under construction, visitors could enjoy these sculptures.
Next one arrives at the Children’s Playground, located at the end of the bridge. This is a collection of eight bronze statues, all representing children at play. In the center, mounted on a granite column, is a representation of a fetus. One cannot say that there is no attention to truth.After the Children’s Playground is the Fountain, fabricated from bronze and adorned with 60 individual bronze reliefs. It portrays children and skeletons in the arms of giant trees, symbolizing new life emerging from death. It took Vigeland from 1906 to 1947 to establish this monument in Oslo.
Finally, you arrive at the Monolith Plateau and the Monolith. The Monolith Plateau is a platform made of stairs housing the Monolith totem itself. Thirty-six figure groups reside on the elevation carrying with them the “circle of life” message. Eight figural gates forged in wrought iron give access to the Plateau. They were designed in Oslo between 1933 and 1937 and erected shortly after Vigeland died in 1943.
The Monolith (Monolitten) is unquestionably the most popular attraction in the park. As the name suggests, the work is created from one solid piece of stone. This massive work was begun in 1924 when Vigeland himself modeled the monument out of clay in his Frogner studio. The design process took ten months. Then the model was cast in plaster. In 1927, a block of granite weighing several hundred tons was delivered to the Oslo park from a stone quarry in Halden and was erected the following year, protected against the elements by a wooden shed. It took 14 years and three stone carvers, beginning in 1929, to transfer the figures. The Monolith towers 46.32 feet high and comprises 121 human figures rising heavenward. This is meant to symbolize man’s desire to become closer to the spiritual and the divine. The tightly embraced nude figures convey a feeling of togetherness as they all make their way to salvation.
At the end of the park’s 850-meter-long axis is a sundial, forged in 1930. This is followed the Wheel of Life, completed between 1933-34. It is essentially a wreath depicting four people and a baby floating in harmony. It symbolizes eternity and suggests the Oslo park’s overall theme, which is man’s journey from cradle to grave.
Marvelous and powerful as these works are, not everyone has appreciated the sculptures. In March 2007, this park in Oslo was defaced when an anonymous person or persons affixed black strips of paper to every exposed nipple, crotch, and posterior on the park’s sculptures. As always, there is no accounting for taste.
For more information on Oslo, visit http://www.blogoslo.com and http://www.oslomicroblog.com.
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One of the bonuses of this product, Along with the adaptability, another outstanding feature of Tamron Camera Lenses is the Vibration Control (“VC”) technology. This feature will keep you from ruining pictures by moving the camera when a photo is being shot. How often does that happen? Haven’t you ruined enough pictures at weddings, graduations, or high fashion shoots? Even if your picture always come out great, VC can help you improve the quality. This will also allow you to take better pictures at slower speeds.
Tamron has combined affordability with technology and is now building more advanced lenses.
Photography lets us encapsulate moments in time,If you are looking for something special,Whether it is the latest technological breakthrough or one of their multi use zoom lenses Tamron Camera Lenses will ensure that you have the best tools available. The Di-II lenses are made for digital cameras with smaller imagers. The Di lenses are made for both conventional and digital cameras. Now just find a subject worth photographing and you won’t have an excuse not to shoot away.
They have been around for many years,Tamron is the leading maker of camera lenses. Tamron Camera Lenses have interchangeable lenses that can be used with multiple leading brands. They were the pioneer of the high ratio zoom lens. The Adaptail series can be used with different brands and has replaced some of the older converter brands. If your brand of camera body is able to use a Tamron lens, you have a large variety of lenses to choose from.
The state of the art in Tamron Camera Lenses, if not all SLR lenses is the AF18-270MM Di II VC ULTRA HIGH POWER ZOOM LENS. This is the longest range 15X ultra high power lens. This lens has 28-419mm equivalent focal range. This compact lens gives outstanding clarity over its entire range. This is the latest in Tamron’s commitment to high powered telephoto technology that they have been committed to since they developed their first lens in’92.
Whether it is the latest technological breakthrough or one of their multi use zoom lenses Tamron Camera Lenses will ensure that you have the best tools available. The Di-II lenses are made for digital cameras with smaller imagers. The Di lenses are made for both conventional and digital cameras. Now just find a subject worth photographing and you won’t have an excuse not to shoot away.
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Smart clothing is the in-thing now. People nowadays want to look trendy by sporting utility items in a trendy manner. Wearable technology or fashion electronics is becoming widely popular among youngsters today. Accessories now cater to a wide range of purposes, other than traditional purposes. Monogrammed accessories, in particular have taken over the fashion scene in recent times, as they seem to have caught the fancy of young and old, alike.
A laptop or iPod will never have to look boring anymore. Monogrammed accessories are here to stay and they have practically taken over utility items that were originally considered ‘drag’ looking. The best example for this is the trendy looking USB fitted wrist bands that are now available in markets.
Those who sport these USB fitted wrist bands get to wear a fully functional storage device on their wrists at all times. It doubles up as a fashion statement when going out for parties or public events. Young grads and professionals would love to sport them just like any other trendy piece of jewelry.
USB wristbands can never get misplaced. Youngsters can carry their school work or college work on their wrists. The best part is that these trendy USB wrist bands have a favorite team or school logo engraved on them. This nurtures loyalty among teams and encourages people to join college teams or school groups.
Youngsters find it trendy and cool to wear a storage device on their wrists. It comes as a nice way to show they possess the latest accessories in town. It is one sure way of impressing friends or a girl friend!
Some of the other widely used technology related accessories are iPod cases, iPod Nano cases, laptop sleeves, etc. These items come as excellent options to make a fashion statement wherever we go.
Use USB wrist bands, iPod cases, laptop sleeves or iPhone Nano cases to look cool and trendy always.
See and buy my Photos at: www.momentsofnaturephotography.com is one of many videos on wildlife photography. This video is an overview of the equipment and camera setting to use for wildlife photography. The camera I use is a nikon d300 and the lens a nikon 70-200mm vr.
Well, wolves deserve at least one musicvid from me^^; Music by: Lorena McKennitt – Mummers dance
The Spectacle of the Art Market Pt. 2 – artmarketblog.com
If you read my last post (which is the introduction to this post) then you may be asking yourself whether art market trends can really be dictated to a certain extent by such a simple and primitive human instinct. The evidence that I have come across suggests that it can. In fact, a recent study linked the human attraction to shiny objects with a primitively instinctual attraction to, and desire for, sources of water. I would would like to believe that my decision to purchase a work of art is primarily based on some highly complicated thought process or a highly developed taste for art and sense of style, and not on some primite instinct that we really don’t understand or have any control over. But we are all only human after all. And humans are highly complex and emotional creatures who are susceptible to those emotions that make us human. When you think about it, it is really not that bizarre to suggest that art market trends can be dictated by an instinctually emotion judgement as opposed to a complex process of reasoning.
Charles Saatchi is the undoubtedly the quintessential purveyor of shiny objects and is known to be particularly fond of highly visual, high impact works of art such as those produced by Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst who are both products of the Saatchi empire. Therefore, if I was going to use anyone as an example of the human attraction to bright, shiny works of art then it would have to be Saatchi. Interesting, it is a well known fact that Charles Saatchi is NOT so keen on photography or video art. Why is this interesting I hear you ask? Well, of all the different mediums that come under the banner of art it would have to be photography and film that are the least likely to incorporate the bright and shiny elements that are present in the type of works that I have been referring to. Bright colours and shiny elements are usually absent from video and photographic works of art thus making these two mediums less likely to evoke that instinctual attraction that humans have to bright and shiny objects. Video art in particular is a medium that cannot rely on high impact, instantly attractive elements to engage viewers. To appreciate and interact with a work of video art usually requires that the viewer to spend a considerable amount of time watching the video and thinking about what is happening.
When it comes to the impact that instinct and emotion can have on the art market it is interesting to compare the current art market buying trends with the state of the global financial sector. As I said in my last post, one of the interesting trends that has been particularly noticable during the recent current art market correction is that works that have less visual impact and are not as flamboyant are experiencing competitive bidding and high prices. This trend is the opposite to the popularity of high impact, bright and shiny works of art that was evident during the playful and heady days of the art market boom when the global economic outlook was far more positive. Just a coincidence? I don’t think it is. To me it would make sense that people would purchase works of art that coincide with their state of mind and the emotions produced by the circumstance that they are in at the time.
There have been studies that show that different types of perfume are purchased according to the state of the economy. A recent article featured in the Financial Times ‘How to Spend it’ magazine mentioned that “floral fragrances – the safest, least challenging perfume category – have historically flourished in a recession”. In his book ‘Why Yesterday Tells of Tomorrow: How the long waves of the economy help us determine tomorrows trends’ of 2001, Helmut Gaus used womens fashion trends as an example of anxiety and functional anxiety-driven behaviour. According to the statistics compiled by Gaus, during periods of high anxiety women wear fewer patterns, darker colours, clothes with lower necklines and skirts that are longer. During periods of less anxiety women wear more patterns, brighter colours, clothes with higher necklines and skirts that are shorter. From these two sets of data it seems that during periods of high anxiety the less complicated, less flamboyant and less colourful become more popular and the reverse during periods of less anxiety when times are good. I see no reason why the art market shouldn’t experience a similar trend.
to be continued……….
**Nicholas Forrest is an art market analyst, art critic and journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of http://www.artmarketblog.com, writes the art column for the magazine Antiques and Collectibles for Pleasure and Profit and contributes to many other publications
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Hi everyone. This is my first ‘Music-Video’ so I don’t have a Video-Clip. Sorry for that. I hope you enjoy. I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG. I JUST POSTED IT ON YOUTUBE BECAUSE I LIKE THIS SONG. Lyrics: Don’t Tell me what’s in Tell me how to write Don’t tell me how to win This fight Isn’t your life It isn’t your right To take the only thing that’s mine Proven over time It is over your head Don’t try to read between the Lines Are clearly defined “Never lose sight of Something you believe in” Taking in …
NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED copyright (c) Slipknot-Mate Feed Kill Repeat all rights reserved to Slipknot rightful owner Disturbed Cerebral Masks, this sculpture is originally designed and sculpted by me, Juan Caparas aka EvilSlaughter13, copyright 2009 For those of you who dont know yet this is the upgraded or should I say Revamped version of Malfunction Death Machine. Im doing this since after my failed attempt of making a full head plastic skull like mask. A lot of things went wrong …
The Beatles classic LPs were first remastered digitally for CD in the late’80s at that time digital mastering for CD was a relatively new art and since then a whole bunch has been learned about how to do it best but even more important is the incredible rate in technological advance over the past 20 years.
All of the leaps forward in technology and all of the information learned on how to most effectively remaster original analog tapes digitally have been put to use with the remastered Beatles releases of 2009. On September 9 The Beatles released both The Beatles Remastered Stereo Box Set and The Beatles in Mono. And both remastered box sets sound absolutely fantastic. If you’ve yet to hear ‘em, I recommend you get your hands on The Beatles remasters as soon as you can.
Which kind of Beatles remastered should you get? Well for me the answer was simple: “both of them” but if you can only choose one you will most likely want to go with the stereo box set because it includes all thirteen of their studio LPs and most folks will want to listen to the stereo versions more than the mono.
The Beatles in Mono is more for hardcore fans who want to listen for every single difference between the mono and stereo mixes (and with some songs they are really quite different from each other) and for those who want to listen to the Fab Four how they originally heard them (this obviously applies to the original fans who were there for The Beatles in the flesh back in the’60s.)
As of December 8, 2009 there’s a third choice: The Beatles USB Memory Stick. This USB flash drive includes the Beatles entire stereo remastered box set in a little stick that fits in the palm of my hand. How cool is that? It holds all of their CDs in 2 formats; high quality mp3s and better than CD quality 24bit FLAC.
That “better than CD quality” part is what will bring in a lot of audiophiles but for most people it’s the 320kbps mp3s that’ll be most interesting.
Harold Laurence Quesenberry recommends this Beatles Online Store for all of your Beatles shopping needs. There’s plenty of other Beatles stuff available besides The Beatles Stereo & Mono Box Sets.
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Hey everyone, thought I’d post a little video on the area that got me all started. Part 1 includes all the equipment and settings I use and Part 2 will contain the techniques. Check out samples at www.p2foto.com Just launched a new photography help site at ineedphotohelp.com bookmark it!
Great rainforest photography is like all nature photography. You get the best results when you concentrate on nature and light, not on technology. Yes, you need a decent camera, and you must know how to use it. But results in rainforest photography are not about the price tag on your camera. If you have a tripod, and a camera that allows you to adjust the aperture and shutter speed, you are set to go.
I make my living from nature photography, including a lot of rainforest photos, and I have never relied on the latest equipment for my work. Great rainforest photography is simply about finding an eye-catching subject, in good light, and having a creative eye for composition.
Note: The following tips are for photos of rainforest scenes, not for close-up photos of leaves, fungus etc.
Rainforest Photography Tip #1: Choose a subject. As they say in the classics, “It’s a jungle out there.” In the rainforest, you are confronted with foliage, branches, roots, rocks, vines…in your face and all around you. A really good rainforest photo requires structure, to make some visual sense of all that clutter. Look for something that is immediately eye-catching – a big tree that dominates the trees around it; a root system that leads the eye; a waterfall or stream; in short, something that you can build a composition around.
Rainforest Photography Tip #2: Use the best natural light. The mistake almost everybody makes at first is to take their rainforest photos on a bright sunny day when they are in the mood for a walk. Wrong! In full sunlight, the rainforest becomes a patchwork of light and shade that is impossible to expose properly. What you need is a cloudy day, when the light is much more even. Misty weather adds even more atmosphere to the rainforest, and can add a mysterious character to your rainforest photo.
Do not use a flash. The flash illuminates the scene with flat, white light, eliminating the gentle play of natural light and shade that gives the rainforest its character. Always use the natural light.
Rainforest Photography Tip #3: Carry a tripod. Taking your rainforest photo under a heavy tree canopy, on a cloudy day (see rainforest photography tip #2), means the level of light will be very low. You may be shooting at shutter speeds as slow as one or two seconds. You will always need your tripod, and it is best to avoid windy days so that the scene is as still as possible.
Rainforest Photography Tip #4: Use a wide-angle lens (or a zoom lens, zoomed back to its widest angle). The wide angle lens has several advantages for rainforest photography. Firstly, it exaggerates the sense of perspective in a photo, creating a sense of three dimensional depth. Viewers of your photo will feel like they are looking not just at a rainforest, but into it. Secondly, the wide-angle lens has a naturally wide depth of field. With so much detail all around you, it is important that you can keep both the foreground and the background in focus.
Rainforest Photography Tip #5: Stay on the path. There are some practical reasons for staying on the path when bushwalking. You minimize the possibility of getting lost, injured, or fined by some over-officious park ranger. The people who run the national parks are not stupid. They know what you want to see, and design their trails accordingly. Sticking to the path will not rob you of any great photo opportunities.
In terms of rainforest photography, you are able to create some distance between you and the foliage around you. It is much easier to photograph a tree when you don’t have the branch of another tree in your face. By staying on the path, you can get a clear view of your subject, without interference. You can even use the path as part of the composition in your rainforest photo. It is an excellent way of inviting the viewer to join you on your walk in the rainforest.
So there you have my five rainforest photography tips. Notice they concentrate on light and creativity, not on fancy techniques or equipment. You can make great improvements in all your nature photography this way, regardless of what type of camera you have.
Andrew Goodall has a successful nature photography gallery, and has written two top selling ebooks on the art and skills of nature photography. See Andrew Goodall’s images and ebooks at http://www.naturesimage.com.au
Great rainforest photography is like all nature photography. You get the best results when you concentrate on nature and light, not on technology. Yes, you need a decent camera, and you must know how to use it. But results in rainforest photography are not about the price tag on your camera. If you have a tripod, and a camera that allows you to adjust the aperture and shutter speed, you are set to go.
I make my living from nature photography, including a lot of rainforest photos, and I have never relied on the latest equipment for my work. Great rainforest photography is simply about finding an eye-catching subject, in good light, and having a creative eye for composition.
Note: The following tips are for photos of rainforest scenes, not for close-up photos of leaves, fungus etc.
Rainforest Photography Tip #1: Choose a subject. As they say in the classics, “It’s a jungle out there.” In the rainforest, you are confronted with foliage, branches, roots, rocks, vines…in your face and all around you. A really good rainforest photo requires structure, to make some visual sense of all that clutter. Look for something that is immediately eye-catching – a big tree that dominates the trees around it; a root system that leads the eye; a waterfall or stream; in short, something that you can build a composition around.
Rainforest Photography Tip #2: Use the best natural light. The mistake almost everybody makes at first is to take their rainforest photos on a bright sunny day when they are in the mood for a walk. Wrong! In full sunlight, the rainforest becomes a patchwork of light and shade that is impossible to expose properly. What you need is a cloudy day, when the light is much more even. Misty weather adds even more atmosphere to the rainforest, and can add a mysterious character to your rainforest photo.
Do not use a flash. The flash illuminates the scene with flat, white light, eliminating the gentle play of natural light and shade that gives the rainforest its character. Always use the natural light.
Rainforest Photography Tip #3: Carry a tripod. Taking your rainforest photo under a heavy tree canopy, on a cloudy day (see rainforest photography tip #2), means the level of light will be very low. You may be shooting at shutter speeds as slow as one or two seconds. You will always need your tripod, and it is best to avoid windy days so that the scene is as still as possible.
Rainforest Photography Tip #4: Use a wide-angle lens (or a zoom lens, zoomed back to its widest angle). The wide angle lens has several advantages for rainforest photography. Firstly, it exaggerates the sense of perspective in a photo, creating a sense of three dimensional depth. Viewers of your photo will feel like they are looking not just at a rainforest, but into it. Secondly, the wide-angle lens has a naturally wide depth of field. With so much detail all around you, it is important that you can keep both the foreground and the background in focus.
Rainforest Photography Tip #5: Stay on the path. There are some practical reasons for staying on the path when bushwalking. You minimize the possibility of getting lost, injured, or fined by some over-officious park ranger. The people who run the national parks are not stupid. They know what you want to see, and design their trails accordingly. Sticking to the path will not rob you of any great photo opportunities.
In terms of rainforest photography, you are able to create some distance between you and the foliage around you. It is much easier to photograph a tree when you don’t have the branch of another tree in your face. By staying on the path, you can get a clear view of your subject, without interference. You can even use the path as part of the composition in your rainforest photo. It is an excellent way of inviting the viewer to join you on your walk in the rainforest.
So there you have my five rainforest photography tips. Notice they concentrate on light and creativity, not on fancy techniques or equipment. You can make great improvements in all your nature photography this way, regardless of what type of camera you have.
Andrew Goodall has a successful nature photography gallery, and has written two top selling ebooks on the art and skills of nature photography. See Andrew Goodall’s images and ebooks at http://www.naturesimage.com.au
Abstract sculpting can, at times, be extremely difficult to complete, however, this is also a very satisfying way of shape the stone.
Somehow it offers artists the freedom to create works of art using an expression of ideas at a subconscious level. This gives it a personal and unique feel, and, as a result, it will be aesthetically pleasing for all as a fine piece of sculptural art.
Usually the stone sculpture reflects what is taking place in the artist’s life at that specific period in time, while nurturing the artist’s spirituality. Thus it is viewed as an individual process.
The Shona people express their connection to nature through art. Their culture seeks to balance and honour the union between the natural world; which includes humans and animals, water and land, men and women, the old and the young, the ancestral and the living, as well as the earth and the sky.
The sculptures depict the family and life of the Shona people whilst expressing universal themes pertaining to birth, death, and family roles that are common to all individuals. Many of the artists are self-taught and they love the idea of creating something with a hint of movement out of an object that seems so solid and immobile.
The Shona abstract sculptures are artistic celebrations of peace, love and family. These stories are carved into the stone.
Steeped in the legends and traditions of this ancient African culture, Shona stone sculptures are a profound expression of human connections with the world around us. Primarily self-taught, Shona carvers do not plan or pre-draw their sculptures. Instead, the stone itself and the ancestral spirits appear in the artists’ dreams to reveal the spirit that dwells within the stone. By utilising simple handmade tools, they ‘release’ the trapped spirit. Once released, the spirits soar with dynamic mysticism.
Modern civilisations honour the Shona people for their art, culture, and their close spiritual relationship to the world around them. We can all learn from the Shona’s traditional belief that life is sacred, interconnected and interdependent. Humans (ancestral and living), animals, plants, as well as the earth and sky are all part of one extended family in the Shona world.
Every stone sculpture reflects combined joy with various emotions and feelings, while providing one with the opportunity to discover one’s own feelings when observed.
Batanai Artworks is a Gallery of exceptional African art from Southern Africa. We provide the highest quality stone sculpture crafted by master sculptors – artwork with investment value. www.batanai.co.za
Formerly an Artist manager in the music industry he has now turned to promoting in a different fashion by creating an online community for all artists and musicians to promote themselves and cooperate for the betterment of Art and Music everywhere!
