Artist Proof Studio

Press Release

Coming of Age: 21 years of Artist Proof Studio

6th May 2012

A public lecture by William Kentridge 2:00 - 3:00pm

Opening reception at 3:30pm by Sibongile Khumalo

                                                           Closing 6th July 2012

William Kentridge: Colour Chart (2012)

Coming of Age is a retrospective exhibition of Artist Proof Studio (APS) which celebrates 21 years of printmaking in Newtown. The exhibition will open on 6^th May 2012 at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG). This event will be a unique opportunity to experience the talent and energy of the artists at Artist Proof Studio, as well as other established artists who have supported the studio’s growth over the last 21 years.

Artist Proof Studio, a community based printmaking studio, partners with corporates, patrons, foundations, artists and individuals to create an environment in which talented young artists are offered the space and opportunity to reach their full potential. Editions of historic and current Artist Proof Studio artists will be showcased in 18 uniquely curated spaces within the Johannesburg Art gallery.

Elza Botha: In memoriam Ingwavuma van
die Timbavati vir Credo Vusamazulu Mutwa,
Maria Khosa en Linda Tucker (2008)

The exhibition will include the works of Philemon Hlungwane, Nelson Makamo, Lehlogonolo Mashaba, Lucas Nkgweng, Kim Berman and many emerging talents. New releases of editions from collaborating artists include William Kentridge, Diane Victor, Wim Botha, Norman Catherine, Paul Edmunds, Gerhard Marx, Colbert Mashile, Chris Diedericks, Kudzanai Chiurai and others. 

Please join us on Sunday the 6^th May for a public lecture by William Kentridge at 2pm, followed by the opening of the exhibition by Sibongile Khumalo. APS looks forward to hosting members of the public at various events during the exhibition and will hold a series of lectures, printmaking demonstrations and walkabouts during the month of May at the Johannesburg Art gallery and at Artist Proof Studio.

There will be regular updates on the website: www.artistproofstudio.co.za or for more info contact Tiny at tinym@joburg.org.za or Noli at admin@artistproofstudio.co.za.



Norman Catherine:  No title (2012)



Sandile Goje: Kids watching Christmas sunrise (2012)