ACQUISITIONS

I am delighted to share the news that the Art Bank of South Africa acquired the work titled Bounded Implosion, from the body of work Melancholia (2019), for the National Museum, South Africa. A special thank you to the staff of the Art Bank of South Africa and the National Museum for their professional approach.

BIOGRAPHY

Natasja de Wet was born in South Africa in 1968. She is a fine art and graphic design graduate from the Tshwane University of Technology and continued her studies in drawing and painting at the University of South Africa (UNISA). De Wet’s interest in subtly portraying the human psyche in her visual art led her to study Psychophonetics, an approach to psychotherapy and personal development, at Persephone College under Yehuda Tagar. In 2017, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art at the Michaelis School of Fine Art (University of Cape Town) under the supervision of Associate Professor Virginia McKenny and Senior Lecturer Fabian Saptouw, and graduated with distinction.

Through her work, De Wet aims to reveal the inner character, or soft underbelly, of humankind. Mixed media, drawing, painting and assemblage enable De Wet to visually contemplate internal experiences such as growth, insecurity, sexuality, flux and the various expressions of the human psyche.

De Wet has held numerous solo exhibitions, the most recent of which was titled Melancholia (2019) at the Pathology Museum, UCT Pathology Learning Centre in Cape Town. Her work has also been included in group exhibitions and biennales in South Africa and internationally, some of the most notable being the Florence Biennale (Italy, 2009), the Izmir Biennale (Turkey, 2011) and Afrovibes at Galerie Chiellerie (The Netherlands, 2008). Her works are included in the collections of Sasol Gas; the city of Seinäjoki, Finland and the National Museum, South Africa. Various artworks from De Wet’s body of work Melancholia (2017-2018) are currently on loan to the Pathology Learning Centre, Department of Pathology, UCT Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town.

Bounded Implosion. Acrylic pigment, found muck, glue and canvas in steel box. 53 x 44,5 x 6 cm, 2017-2018.

SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA ART WORKSHOPS

Dear Creatives!

Herewith dates for Self-Exploration Art Workshops until the middle of this year.

SELF-EXPLORATION MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP

In the Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop, you will explore basic art-making techniques at your own pace. Unconventional mixed media will be used in these workshops in combination with acrylic and water-based paint and drawing materials, such as charcoal, pencil, ink and graphite. In this workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of mixed media exercises which culminate in the creation of a mixed media artwork using a combination of the materials explored. In so doing, participants learn, share and create together, gently pushing the boundaries and awakening their inner creative worlds.

SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP

In the Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of self-portrait exercises that investigate the external presentation of the internal Self.

SELF-EXPLORATION PAINTING WORKSHOP

The Self-Exploration Painting Workshop encourages free, open-minded, expressionistic exploration of different painting techniques on canvas that push the boundaries of how participants understand painting. The combination of thick, opaque, bold paint, layering and sensitive brushstrokes is a subtle yet mindful approach to contemporary art making. This workshop will investigate an array of methods by which to apply paint to a surface, including using various brush sizes, application tools and spray bottles with water-based (acrylic) paint. The workshop will culminate in the production of an abstract work that incorporates some recognizable images or objects.

DRAWING WORKSHOP

In this workshop, De Wet’s shares different drawing techniques for both inexperienced and experienced workshop participants. By using a broad range of hard and soft pencils and graphite, as well as erasers and pencil shavings as drawing tools, the workshop teaches participants how to create evocative yet sensitive works. This is best achieved by exploring and letting go of the preconceived idea that one has to create a masterpiece. The aim of this workshop is to explore different techniques and produce an artwork by means of a series of guided exercises in a safe environment in which there is no right or wrong way to draw.

·         25 January 2020 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop

·         22 February 2020 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop

·         18 April 2020 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop

·         9 May 2020 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media (on paper) Workshop

·         30 May 2020 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop

·         6 June 2020 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media (on canvas) Workshop

- Workshop dates for the second half or the year to be listed as soon as possible.

Time: 10:00 - 16:00.

Duration: 6 hours including two tea and cake breaks.

Venue: Studio - Natasja de Wet - Kirstenhof, Cape Town.

Workshop Fee: R600.00 - excludes materials. R1250.00 - includes materials. This fee applies to workshops in 2020.

Booking: To book, contact Natasja at art@natasjadewet.com.

Deposit: 70% deposit to secure your place. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.

Please deposit the balance of your workshop fee 48 hours before the workshop (account details provided upon booking) and email proof of payment with your name as reference.

For more information, feel free to contact Natasja.

Looking forward!

SELF-EXPLORATION MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOPS

Wishing you all a wonderful 2020!

SELF-EXPLORATION MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP

In the Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop, you will explore basic art-making techniques at your own pace. Unconventional mixed media will be used in these workshops in combination with acrylic and water-based paint and drawing materials, such as charcoal, pencil, ink and graphite. In this workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of mixed media exercises which culminate in the creation of a mixed media artwork using a combination of the materials explored. In so doing, participants learn, share and create together, gently pushing the boundaries and awakening their inner creative worlds.

SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP

In the Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of self-portrait exercises that investigate the external presentation of the internal Self.

Dates:

·         18 January 2020 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop

·         25 January 2020 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop

·         22 February 2020 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop

Time: 10:00 - 16:00.

Duration: 6 hours including two tea and cake breaks.

Venue: Studio - Natasja de Wet - Kirstenhof, Cape Town.

Workshop Fee: R600.00 - excludes materials. R1250.00 - includes materials. This fee applies to workshops in 2020.

Booking: To book, contact Natasja at art@natasjadewet.com.

Deposit: 70% deposit to secure your place. Please note that deposits are non-refundable

Please deposit the balance of your workshop fee 48 hours before the workshop (account details provided upon booking) and email proof of payment with your name as reference.

For more information, contact Natasja

Looking forward to a productive and creative year!

Natasja de Wet Studio Open Day - 30 November

Join Natasja de Wet for an inspirational day of conversation in combination with an informal walkabout in her outdoor and indoor studio. De Wet is interested in the sharing of ideas about studio practice and the Self-Exploration Portrait and Mixed Media Workshops that she facilitates in her studio space. A collection of Fine Art at excellent value to gift to loved ones are going to be on display. 

Through her work, De Wet aims to reveal the inner character, or soft underbelly, of humankind. Mixed media, drawing, painting and assemblage enable De Wet to visually contemplate internal experiences such as growth, insecurity, sexuality, flux and the various expressions of the human psyche. 

De Wet has held numerous solo exhibitions, the most recent of which was titled Melancholia (2019) at the Pathology Museum, UCT Pathology Learning Centre in Cape Town. Her work has also been included in group exhibitions and biennales in South Africa and internationally, some of the most notable being the Florence Biennale (Italy, 2009), the Izmir Biennale (Turkey, 2011) and Afrovibes at Galerie Chiellerie (The Netherlands, 2008). Her works are included in the collections of Sasol Gas and the city of Seinäjoki in Finland. Various artworks from De Wet’s body of work Melancholia (2017-2018) are currently on loan to the Pathology Learning Centre, Department of Pathology, UCT Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town.

When: 30 November 2019

Time: 10:00 - 16

Venue: Studio - Natasja de Wet - Kirstenhof, Cape Town.

Cake and a surprise to be served! 

Contact Natasja for more information: 

083 472 8368

art@natasjadewet.com

SELF-EXPLORATION WORKSHOPS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

SELF-EXPLORATION MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP

In the Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop, you will explore basic art-making techniques at your own pace. Unconventional mixed media will be used in these workshops in combination with acrylic and water-based paint and drawing materials, such as charcoal, pencil, ink and graphite. In this workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of mixed media exercises which culminate in the creation of a mixed media artwork using a combination of the materials explored. In so doing, participants learn, share and create together, gently pushing the boundaries and awakening their inner creative worlds.

SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP

In the Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of self-portrait exercises that investigate the external presentation of the internal Self.

When:

·         9 November 2019 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop

·         13 November 2019 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop -

Somerset West

·         23 November 2019 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop

·         7 December 2019 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop

Time: 10:00 - 16:00.

Duration: 6 hours including two tea and cake breaks.

Venue: Studio - Natasja de Wet - Kirstenhof, Cape Town.

Workshop Fee: R550. This fee applies to workshops in 2019 and excludes materials. Participants are required to provide their own materials for all workshops.

Booking: To book, contact Natasja at art@natasjadewet.com.

Deposit: 60% deposit to secure your place. Please note that deposits are non-refundable

Please deposit the balance of your workshop fee 48 hours before the workshop (account details provided upon booking) and email proof of payment with your name as reference.