The fourth edition of Spier Light Art is on show until 18 April, 2022. Guests get to experience an evocative world of light, sound and video art at the historic Stellenbosch Wine Farm.
The best viewing time is at dusk, when you can catch the sunset and witness the lights being turned on. Entry is free. The curators are Jay Pather and Vaughn Sadie.
The installations include:
NIGHT CRUMPLE by HEDWIG BARRY: Large sculptures made from crumpled sheets of aluminium change in appearance between night and day. Treated with automotive paints mixed with phosphorescent powder, the artwork dramatises the relationship between force, scale and fragility. The amount of light absorbed by the phosphorescent paint in the day will affect how the work manifests at night in an ongoing and changing response to its site. The weather and the position of the earth relative to the sun will also influence the appearance of the work.
MY SECRET DIGITAL GARDEN by NATALIE PENANG: Referencing the scene from the iconic Ophelia painting by Sir John Everett Millais, Natalie Penang’s video artwork injects fresh energy into the original artwork. The artist plays with the relationship between nature, technology and magical beings, while interrogating what it means to exist in an online universe.
THOKOZA MAMA DAYS? by SANDILE RADEBE: Exploring the performance of ubuZulua bethu or ‘our Zuluness’ in a material culture is the core theme of this sculptural installation from Sandile Radebe. Equally important as a theme is the role abaphansi (ancestors) play in connecting the material and the spiritual world, and how they facilitate our spiritual purpose.
PETRIFIED by BLAUKIND and THE RENDERHEADS: David Hecker, Alina Smith and Elzeth Calitz are The Renderheads and they are standing on the ground, looking into the clouds. Their interactive installation ‘Petrified’ asks the participant to question the prevailing narrative that science and technology, with their shiny light arcs and glassy interfaces, hold a place at the top of human creation. As the participant walks through the reflective surfaces of ‘Petrified’, they will consider the ecological toll of our insatiable quest for technological development.
Pre-book a sunset picnic online (collect your basket by 7pm, return it by 9pm), or get food from the Spier Farm Cafe, various pop-ups, the Spier Hotel Restaurant and Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery. Or just enjoy a glass of wine from the Braai Bar on the werf.
Visitors need to reserve a time slot online to ensure compliance with Covid protocols.
Make a night of it – take advantage of Spier Hotel’s birthday special and receive a 21% discount on the best rate.
What: Spier Light Art 2022
When: 18 March to 18 April 2022
Where: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
Web: www.spier.co.za
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