At Hamilton Gallery we showcase South African artists and artisans, whom have their studios, lives and inspiration rooted in the various cities, cultures and landscapes of South Africa. South African Art has a rich and eventful history, having long been seen as world-class and worthy of international praise and reverence.
Transporting, packaging, framing, hanging and storing art all require some knowledge and expertise. Hamilton Gallery has learnt a few tips along the way, and has gathered a list of consistently reliable service providers that are experienced in the handling of art pieces.
We have a few works at Hamilton Gallery currently as part of our ‘Elements’ show, depicting or referring to rain.
Elements is a group show currently up at Hamilton Gallery, showcasing new and vibrant artworks by various artists chosen or created in response to the elements as a broad theme. Earth, Air, Fire and Water are directly or loosely referred to by way of subject matter, media, colour or even just ‘feel’.
We are thinking about the word ‘Element’ this month, as Cape Town enters a rainier and colder phase. In anticipation of the coming Winter – although we know it is mild in comparison to many other places on earth – in Cape Town we brace for the cold and sometimes bleak weather.
Hamilton Gallery will be showcasing a mini exhibition of photographs ( Katherine Hamilton) , with the theme ‘Stillness and Motion’.
One of the skills taught or practices encouraged at art college is the art of ‘mark making’. Mark making is defined as the creation of a various lines, marks, dots, textures or patterns. These can extend to marks such as splats, splashes, blots, drops, scratches, sweeps of a brush, squishes from a sponge, scrapes by a sharp object… the options are endless.
Being ‘moody’ doesn’t have to be a bad thing . It allows for one to see things through different ‘lenses’, bringing about contemplation, introspection, and the possibility of fresh perspectives.
When looking to purchase a piece of art , one can be impressed by the name and reputation of an artist or gallery. One can be swayed by elaborate descriptions and by what is ‘trending’. But , ultimately what drives many people to buy an artwork, is how it makes one feel. A certain piece will resonate with one person and not with another, sometimes for no define-able reason.
When looking to purchase a piece of art , one can be impressed by the name and reputation of an artist or gallery. One can be swayed by elaborate descriptions and by what is ‘trending’. But , ultimately what drives many people to buy an artwork, is how it makes one feel. A certain piece will resonate with one person and not with another, sometimes for no define-able reason.
Coming out of the happy haze of holidays and back to ‘reality’, we are feeling refreshed, renewed and inspired to showcase art that reflects this sentiment. The start of a new year holds much anticipation mixed with unfinished business from the previous year, hence a need to re-organize, declutter (both in our minds and our homes/spaces).
Hamilton Gallery is excited to announce the newest additions to our walls – a small exhibition of tufted artworks!