KZNSA exhibitions

Exhibitions open Tuesday 26 July 2011 at 6pm, all welcome.

Exhibitions close 20 August July 2011.

KZNSA Gallery

166 Bulwer Rd

Glenwood, Durban

031 277 1705

gallery@kznsagallery.co.za

www.kznsagallery.co.za

MAIN Gallery

‘LOCATION” - Block A ,Thokoza Women’s Hostel

A  new photographic installation by Durban photographer, Angela Buckland.

Buckland presents 700 small photographs that together form a large-scale installation that depicts the beauty and intimacy of each hostel resident’s living space.  

MEZZANINE Gallery

Phenomenal Engagement.

The exhibition is collaboration between Chris and Marlene de Beer, both lecturers in the Fine Art and Jewellery Design department at DUT. It shows and mingles their pre-occupations and, in the process, extends the boundaries of what is normally considered jewellery. One of the central issues that are explored is traditional perceptions of women. Theses explorations are done via jewellery design and printmaking and presented as installations.

Multi – media room

Isomorphicintergrammar code switching – Lolette Smith

In this exhibition Lolette Smith, visual arts educator, junior lecturer and South African Sign Language interpreter, creates awareness of the existing elements of culture bound languages within society. By tying together language codes and by making the invisible, visible she enriches our understanding of communication. Visual language used by the Deaf is a meaningful spatial language, which conforms to all the syntactical, grammatical and morphological features of any spoken, verbal language.

Park Contemporary Gallery

A showcase of works from five artists. Digital prints by Peter Engblom  that explore the ripples that lie beneath the surface of the mind. Anthea Martin presents watercolour landscapes. There are large-scale charcoal drawings by Tori Stowe, prints by Cally Lotz, new work by Joseph Manna and monoprints and lithographs by Thami Jali.

Celebrate

News from Nambiti Hills

The 21st June was the Winter Solstice, launching us into the coldest part of the year and dare I say it but so far it hasn’t been that bad. It is in fact the perfect time to spend time at Nambiti Hills which is why we’ve got a WINTER SPECIAL on until 31 July 2011 - a mid-week break at R1595* or weekend getaway at R1795* per person per night sharing. We did have a very cold spell of about 2 or 3 days when we piled up the layers on the open vehicle but it didn’t last too long. For those few days though it was clear to see the difference in game viewing and we not only struggled to see the big game but the general game went into hiding too. The animals tend to go high up on the ridges and into the thicker bush to keep out of the cold. During this cold spell, snow fell on the Drakensberg and provided an exquisite backdrop in the West. The sun did eventually come out and warm us up and it was wonderful to see the change it brings in the bush. Suddenly we had herds of game on every road we took and the birds seemed to be out in abundance again.     As the bush gets drier at this time, the animals come to the lodge to utilise the succulent aloes we have at our entrance. We saw the buffalo at the entrance in the evening when we went to bed and when we woke up in the morning we were able to see the damage he had caused. He had a lovely time wandering right through the lodge and picking out the aloes.     I foresee much more of this throughout the Winter, so we might have our work cut out for us. Honeymooners Bob and Laura arrived at the lodge and clearly had luck on their side. The pride of lions had decided to lay down in an open area right below the honeymoon suite where they were staying. They kept an eye on them throughout the day as they sat on their deck. If that wasn’t enough, they also spotted the herd of elephant in the distance moving towards a dam in the valley below the lodge. We hopped into the Land Rover quickly and drove down and arrived in perfect time to see the whole herd line up on the far side of the dam drinking for a few minutes.     So it’s getting cold but Nambiti never fails to deliver. Wrap up warmly on the Land Rover as you take in the endless views of the reserve and then get greeted with a glass of sherry and roaring fires on your return to the lodge...sounds like a good way to spend a Winter’s day to me! Just contact reservations@nambitihills.com or call 031 818 0340 now to reserve our superlative honeymoon suite or one of our eight other exclusive suites at the Winter Special rate. Game Guide Nambiti Hills Private Game Lodge             Recent Sightings     • Our female cheetah and her cub have been seen separately lately so it seems he might have to fend for himself from now on and leave his mother to have more cubs. The good thing is that they have been hanging out in the South nearby our lodge. In fact Brendan found the young male just 30 m from the gate as he left on the morning drive one day. • The herd of buffalo have been in the north for a few weeks so we haven’t been seeing them much. We did however have a very close encounter with one bull in the lodge. • We had a fantastic sighting of our lone lioness close to the lodge too as we returned from the morning drive one day. She picked up on something in the bush and we watched from behind as she started stalking. She eventually took off and we heard the commotion through the bush as a waterbuck eventually emerged on the other side closely followed by the lioness but she narrowly missed out. We continued to follow her up to the Southern Plains and she started stalking a herd of blue wildebeest. She went down in the grass and we waited patiently for some action but the herd got wind of her and moved off and her hunt came to nothing. The anticipation was great though and we were all most satisfied with the bit of action we did get.               Did You Know?... • The Drakensberg (“the Dragon Mountains” is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa rising to 3 482 metres (11,424 ft). In Zulu, it is referred to as uKhahlamba (“Barrier of Spears”). The Sesotho refer to the mountain range as the Maluti. • The Drakensberg is rich in plant life and home to 299 recorded bird species. • The lower slopes of the Drakensberg are rich in wildlife, including the rare Southern White Rhinoceros that was nurtured here when facing extinction, and the Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou), which now only thrives in protected areas and game reserves. • Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) are large antelope found in East and Southern Africa. They have a heavy-fronted appearance with a big, rectangular-shaped head. They have a mane, beard and a long, dark coloured tail. Their coat is short and slate grey in colour with dark vertical stripes down each side. • Blue Wildebeest communicate with each other via grunting calls and they can reach speeds up to 65 km/hr (40 mph). Predators of Blue Wildebeest include lions, African wild dogs, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles and spotted hyenas. • The African, or Cape, buffalo is a member of the Big Five, along with the elephant, rhino, lion and leopard. • Once popular trophies for hunters, buffaloes are unpredictable and can be dangerous if cornered or wounded. • There is only one genus and one species of buffalo in Africa, but this single species has two different types: the large savanna buffalo and the much smaller dwarf forest buffalo. • Savanna buffaloes are large, heavy cowlike animals. • Both male and female buffaloes have heavy, ridged horns that grow straight out from the head or curve downward and then up. The horns are formidable weapons against predators and for jostling for space within the herd; males use the horns in fights for dominance. • Both savanna buffaloes and forest buffaloes live close to water. In general buffaloes are found throughout the northern and southern savanna as well as the lowland rain forest. • Sight and hearing are both rather poor, but scent is well developed in buffaloes. • Although quiet for the most part, the animals do communicate. In mating seasons they grunt and emit hoarse bellows. A calf in danger will bellow mournfully, bringing herd members running at a gallop to defend it. • Buffaloes spend more time feeding at night than during the day. They seem to have a relatively poor ability to regulate body temperature and remain in the shade for long periods of time in the heat of the day, or wallow in mud. • If attacked, the adults in the herd form a circle around the young and face outward. By lowering their heads and presenting a solid barrier of sharp horns, it is difficult for predators to seize a calf. This effective group defense even allows blind and crippled members of the herd to survive. Thus predators do not have a major impact on buffalo herds; it is the old, solitary-living males that are most likely to be taken by lions. • The buffalo is one of the most abundant of Africa's large herbivores. It depends on water and does not live in regions with less than 10 inches of rain a year. • The main predators of buffaloes are humans and lions.         JOIN NAMBITI HILLS FACEBOOK GROUP Join our Facebook group and get exclusive insight and updates to any upcoming events and latest news... E:  RESERVATIONS@NAMBITIHILLS.COM    T: +27 (0) 31 818 0340    F: +27 (0) 31 818 0332 PO BOX 4, LADYSMITH, 3370, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA WWW.NAMBITIHILLS.COM FOLLOW NAMBITI HILLS LODGE

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Invitation to the launch of the RECOLLECT – Hendrik Stroebel catalogue

Hendrik Stroebel

Sunday 17 July, 11am

Please join us for the launch of the RECOLLECT catalogue at the KZNSA Gallery. Refreshments will be served.  The artist will be in attendance and the Gallery will present a specially commissioned RECOLLECT object of treasure to Hendrik.

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Durban Air Show

 It that time of the year again for....THE DURBAN AIR SHOW

Gates open at 07:00am - Virginia Airport, Durban 

Cost: R90.00 per adult and children R40.00

For a Summers day

watermelon mojito pops

I absolutely adore coming across a fabulous site to add to my ever-growing list of favorite blogs!Sugar + Charm is definitely at the top now! Serving up sweet recipes + charming craft ideasthat are perfect for every occasion. My new obsession? The Watermelon Mojito Pops that author Eden whipped up! Tropical in color and the perfect amount of sweetness for a summer treat. These are right down my alley. Imagine the possibilities of changing out a few flavors for raspberry mojito pops, strawberry mojito pops…you get the idea!

Just a few sweet ingredients (fresh fruit, agave nectar, club soda, etc) will make 10 of these frozen beauties for your next outdoor dinner party. You can even find popsicle freezing trays at your local dollar store! Fresh mint leaves add a pop of color and flavor for a refreshing treat. Serve these up after dinner to keep guests cool and refreshed outdoors. So head over to Sugar and Charm for the full recipe + details!

Enjoy your weekend!

Thanks to pizzazzerie.com

Eye Candy

Look at Eye Candy's latest work.....we just love these rooms she decorated.

Odette you are such an inspiration!

Visit her website www.eyecandyint.co.za or her page on everythingforthehome for more info.

House & Leisure feature

We featured in the House & Leisure online magazine....go have a look or read it here.

http://www.houseandleisure.co.za/designers-on-display/

Thanks to Thea Rossouw Interiors www.thearossouwinteriors.co.za for helping us with these Questions. and Frans Alexander www.fransalexander.com for letting us use his beautiful Shop.

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designers on display

Candice Botha chats to Megs Tweedie about promoting local interior and landscape design in Durban…

Megs Tweedie is the founder of Durban’s successful Designers on Display, a regular public showcase of local interior and landscape design. Recently, Megs created the website Everything For the Home as a comprehensive, national directory of lifestyle, home and landscape design and stylish products.

What do you think are the biggest interior trends this winter?

It’s all about naturals this winter, particularly in furniture which has moved away from a finished, polished look to exposed grains and unfinished edges which create an organic, earthy feel. These wood pieces will form the basis of the contemporary rustic and modern French Country looks which are very popular currently. An added industrial edge will give French Country a more designer finish, too. Pink is the supporting colour of the season while navy will take on more of a starring role for a classy look which is not as stern as black or as non-descript as neutrals. Grey is the new beige and it is all about texture, texture and more texture but with more linen and less shine. Birds are the motif of the moment and large scale prints remain big for winter.

What advice would you give to someone who is decorating their home without the help of an interior decorator or designer

A room has to have a clearly defined purpose and then you need to settle on a budget, and stick to it. Deciding on a theme is the next step and is often made easier by collecting pictures and information from magazines and websites. Buy the big pieces of furniture first and add as money becomes available. Do not buy second choices just to complete the room – buy quality, not quantity. Make sure that you have considered what will be practical in the space and who will be using the area so that it can be enjoyed by all.

What are your favourite decor stores?

Cecile & Boyd’s in Florida Road (Tel: 031-303-1005); Weylandts on Umhlanga Ridge (Tel: 031-584-7906) andFrans Alexander Interiors in Granda Centre, Umhlanga Village (Tel: 031-561-7701).

What inspires you?

Nature, beautiful gardens and relaxed, happy homes.

What are your 3 favourite pieces in your own home?

A painting by Justin Dowell of a Dalmatian dog on a KZN North Coast beach, a chandelier by Morris Day, and an old chunky Oregon sideboard with fat round handles bought in Diep River, Cape Town for my 30th birthday.

Contact Megs Tweedie on 082 772 7247 or via email: megs@designersondisplay.co.za

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The Original 3rd Tuesday

You are invited to the following event: "The "ORIGINAL" Third Tuesday" - NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
	Jul 19, 2011 4:00 PM The Blue Waters Hotel 174 Snell Parade Durban, 4000 South Africa View Map

The ORIGINAL Third Tuesday - NETWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA - continues to pull RAVE REVIEWS into 2011 Internationally.......and you don't want to miss out on our first Launch in Africa, yes Africa, Durban, South Africa. ........It's the Event that... Read More Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it! Cheers,Marlene Powell, Fred Lukas, Nicholas Jiran