ASSIGNMENT FIVE Future -Facing Practice

This blog-writing reflects the learning outcomes for the course unit in preparation for the upcoming Assessment. I realise the imporantance of being alligned with the learning outcomes, but also think this writing can reflect on strenghts and weakeness in areas such as personal and thematic depth, the critical engagement and future planning. I know this […]

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PART FIVE Project 5

FINAL PRACTICE PLAN I appreciate the suggestion in the study notes to reflect on my lifestyle, capabilities, needs, and any other responsibilities that may influence my Practice Plan. The guidance is clear: this plan must be sustainable and aligned with my life. The challenge lies in redirecting this plan for the future. For the final […]

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Presentation Hotel Kalahari 2024 exhibition

PRESENTATION FOR STUDENT TALK I prepared the video below for a student talk with the OCA Europe group in early December 2024. This video is available at: https://youtu.be/PchKjdrfrkQ Making the video: The idea was to share and structure Hotel Kalahari as a story about my making. I wanted to touch on the key themes, such […]

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Promotional material and strategies

I want to focus on promotional material and my strategies for documentation, audience, and feedback. I will share photographs and a video of the opening event as well. I used social media, namely WhatsApp, to send out save-the-date notes and formal invitations. I wanted the nest to be the main focus but did not want […]

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BLURP

My major project for my BA Hon in Fine Art is an exhibition in the heart of Langvlei Farm, Riebeek West, South Africa. This exhibition showcases wire nest sculptures that weave together community, care, and resilience themes. Kalahari Hotel 2024 draws inspiration from the massive communal nests of sociable weaver birds. Each wire creation explores […]

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Artist Statement on Hotel Kalahari

From reading Gilda Williams, I understand the difference between an artist statement and a practice statement, as the artist statement tends to focus on a specific body of work, project, or exhibition, and the practice statement focuses on your entire body of work, its evolution, and its theoretical underpinnings (e.g., I would consider the ideas […]

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PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release “Kalahari Hotel 2024” — An Exhibition as part of a major project for a BA Honours in Fine Art, by Karen Stander Dates: 25 October 2024 to 29 October 2024 Opening Reception: 25 October 2024 at 18:30 Venue: Langvlei Farm. Station Road, Riebeek West. Experience a Unique Artistic Journey Inspired by Sociable […]

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HOTEL KALAHARI 2024

Planning and writing about the exhibition and Body of Work I re-read Gilda Williams’ How to Write About Contemporary Art. I was inspired to combine accessible language and emotional depth and clearly describe my work’s themes. The text should appeal to both general audiences and those familiar with contemporary art. It is essential to create a bridge […]

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