Posted on September 07, 2011
Wilson Mizner, American playwright and entrepreneur said, “Art is science made clear”. In October, GIBS plays host to Project Art, a unique event featuring an eclectic mix of artwork for sale and auction all in support of a good cause. With something for everyone, the collection is designed to appeal to aficionados and enthusiasts alike.
In addition to a four day long art sale, on the evening of Thursday 6 October, several pieces donated by some of South Africa’s better known artists will go under the hammer. All pieces are available for previewing and proceeds will go to the Zoe Carss Education Trust, specifically towards the development of a crèche for the Masibambane community in Tembisa where existing facilities are inadequate. Their new crèche will be supplied by the Bright Kid Foundation who specialise in custom made structures called Edutainers.
Alongside the main exhibition, viewers also have the option of taking up the challenge of participating in the silent auction of 40 donated paintings.
• Art exhibition, sale and silent auction Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th October 2011 (09h00 – 20h00 every day and 14h00 on Saturday)
• Auction 18h00 for 18h30 Thursday 6 October 2011
Artists include Dylan Lewis, Gerhard Batha, Henry Moore, Sue Kemp, Paddy Starling, Anne Maggs, Robert Russel, Elaine Hirschowitz, Chrysoula Argyros, Jessica Ross Brown, Bev Parry, Babette Katz, Deirdre Joseph, Renee Johannes, Jessie Brien, Rudy Lombard, Maureen O’Keefe, Sally van Druten, Megan Bell, Sue Cochrane, Ruth Schneider, Berenice Egan, Michelle van der Wiel, Geraldine Talbot and Ianthe Hudson.
For photos of some of the artworks up for auction click one of the following : Set 1 ; Set 2 ; Set 3
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