Local Works

Here is August’s batch of ‘Mundane Monday’ shots by friends and followers; ‘pedestrian’ pics in and around the places we live.
“’Pedestrian’ explores the nature of the ordinary and of depiction... This considered and inquisitive approach to observation stimulates engagement: engagement with the mundane and our conceptions of the mundane... The visual elements of art take the lead to reveal this ambiguity and complexity, hidden in the most commonplace scenes.” (www.petrusmaree.com)

Thanks to all this month’s contributors.

We’re excited to introduce our new exhibition, Germination, which officially opens to the public this morning!

The works in this exhibition explores the dormant terrain of potential that often forgoes a transitional phase of growth.

Participating artists include:
Ydi Coetsee Carstens,
Cecile Louw,
participants of the OIPA (Outsider/Insider Prison Art) Project,
Ron Sauerman,
Marijke Van Velden, and
Elbie Visser
Visit Local Works until 21 September to view these poignant pieces.

More to follow soon…

Simple lines, meticulous finishes, avant-garde materials: these are some of the hallmarks of Iloni Jewellery.

“Iloni aims to connect with the jewellery wearers from all walks of life, from the trend-followers to the loyal I-never-take-this-off-ers… Iloni Jewellery encourages you to be more playful and dare to express your true self, with no pressure or pretence.”

Visit our store to view some of these exquisite pieces.

Here is this month’s batch of ‘Mundane Monday’ shots by friends and followers: ‘pedestrian’ pics.
“’Pedestrian’ explores the nature of the ordinary and of depiction... This considered and inquisitive approach to observation stimulates engagement:engagement with the mundane and our conceptions of the mundane... The visual elements of art take the lead to reveal this ambiguity and complexity, hidden in the most commonplace scenes.” (www.petrusmaree.com)

Thanks to all this month’s contributors.

“Maybe it’s time to think: Yield. Maybe it’s time to say: Surrender.”
There are two weeks left to view our current exhibition, Yield, featuring artists .johnston.art , , and

Mandy Johnston is a Cape Town-based multidisciplinary artist with a passion for sharing knowledge. She is the holder of various prestigious awards and her work is included in various corporate and private collections.

“I am interested in contradictions and binaries… I try to make work that is layered and accessible at various levels. I employ, interrupt, or subvert the contextual and traditional definitions attributed to materials to comment on broader societal conversations.”

For the Yield exhibition at Local Works, Johnston presents a series of semiabstract cyanotype prints that fuses organic and geometric, nature and culture.
johnston.art

That’s right: A ‘Pierneef blankie’!

Designed and created by , these exquisite textile pieces are showstoppers in just about any winter interior!

We’re stocked and they’re waiting for you.

Party dae kan 14 harte en die kerkorrel gesamentlik musiek maak.

Dit is moontlik gemaak deur goeie kuns, medisyne-tee uit Grosvenor House tuin en Son na die baie reën.

Laurette De Jager het gesels oor haar uitstalling, Ephemeral.

Amelia van Zyl het die gesprek oor ons persoonlike "Hibernation" gefassiliteer.

Wat 'n sinvolle dag! Dankie aan elkeen wat deelgeneem het.

Please join us next Saturday at 10h30 for 11h00.
10 Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch.

In the spirit of Freedom Day, commemorating our country’s first post-apartheid elections (1994) and the day on which the new constitution was introduced, we wish to share this moving photographic work, ‘Nelson Mandela’s return to his cell on Robben Island IV’ (1994) by the renowned photographer, Jurgen Schadeberg.

This photograph of Nelson Mandela looking through the bars of his Robben Island Cell in 1994 was voted as one of the 50 most memorable images of the 20th century by The Photographers Gallery in London.

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It’s 30 years since the start of democracy in South Africa. May we hold onto the steadfast values of our proud constitution in this month ahead of national elections 🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🏼

Autumn has come.
The season of pensive reflection.
Time to take in the ordinary beauty of the land.

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Vroegherfs

Die jaar word ryp in goue akkerblare,
in wingerd wat verbruin, en witter lug
wat daglank van die nuwe wind en klare
son deurspoel word; elke blom word vrug,
tot selfs die traagstes; en die eerste blare val so stilweg in die rookvaal bos en laan,
dat die takke van die lang populiere al
teen elke ligte môre witter staan.
O Heer, laat hierdie dae heilig word:
Laat alles val wat pronk en sieraad was
of enkel jeug, en ver was van die pyn;
laat ryp word, Heer, laat u wind waai, laat stort my waan, tot al die hoogheid eindelik vas
en nakend uit my teerder jeug verskyn.

-NP van Wyk Louw

Thenjiwe Tyulu is Local Works’ proverbial Right Hand, where she’s been actively involved for over eight years.

“What I enjoy the most is getting to know the customers and where they come from and to meet people from all around the world. I chat with them about the good stuff we have in our shop, the different artists, and all the beautiful things Africa has.”

Thenjiwe’s radiant attitude and solid work ethic ties in closely with her dream: “...to grow more with Local Works so that I can take care of my kids’ needs and their education.”

Besides for her assistance at Local Works, Thanjiwe is a committed mother. She proudlly shares that her children are the reason she wakes up in the morning; to take good care of them so that they can have a prosperous future.

Ceramic Matters ( ) is one of the artist duos whose work is featured in our current show, ‘RED’.

The studio produces fine art artworks and small scale bespoke ranges for retail clients, as well as installations for interior and architectural projects.

Gerhard and Hendrik’s lively studio, on farm, used to be the old farm workshop, with a view on the vineyards of Family Wines.

There’s something for everyone at Local Works!

Come and browse through this collection of authentic handmade toys by

Toy Project is a skills and employment initiative for previously unemployed women living in the Wittedrift community, outside Plettenberg Bay.

No two are identical - each reflects an individual style and personal expression.

What’s not to love of these fabulous figurines!

By an unknown crafter and delivered by our favourite traveling merchant, Danny.

Charming and cheeky; come and pick your favourite!

On this World Day of Social Justice, a poem for our country, by James Paton (1921):

South Africa
I would not boast of thee, O Land of Ours,
Thy snow-tipped mountains, tow’ring to the sky,
Thy thousand valleys, leaping to the eye,
The veld aflame with summer’s radiant flowers.
Nor would I boast of conquests, warlike powers,
Of thousands slain, and thousands yet to die,
Of nations forced beneath thy heel to lie:
Mercy and Truth should flood thy fragrant bowers.

And Oh! I love thy landscapes and thy streams,
God made them, and His work stands as of old; Another greatness see I in my dreams.
Then, Land of mine, would’st thou have heart of gold:
That Thou, though tempted sore, deal fair and just With those whom heaven have portioned to thy trust.

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Artworks from the Constitutional Art Collection:

* ‘Xenophobia,’ ceramic plate by Eugene Hön, 2019
* ‘Constellations,’ etching, postage stamp paper, oil paint, silk thread, pencil etching by Kim Lieberman, 2008
* ‘The Return,’ photograph by Greg Marinovich, 1994
* ‘Union Building,’ acrylic on canvas by Siphiwe Zulu, unknown
* ‘Making Democracy Work,’ linocut on paper by Sandile Goje, 1996

It’s that time of the year again, and we’ve got you covered with stationary❣️

Grethe Hattingh is a talented and innovative resident at Alta Du Toit Aftercare. She earns an extra income through making and selling celebration cards.

Old flame red. ❤️‼️

It’s friends and family Friday!

Connection, as so beautifully described by Brené Brown, being “...the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

Intimate meals and shared moments around a table of nourishment forms part of Local Works’ ethos. Have a blessed weekend in the community you are part of 🙌🏽

We are proud and excited alike to announce the opening of our next exhibition, ‘RED’, happening on Saturday 10 February, at 11h00.

2024 is a special year for Local Works as this year marks our coming of age🥂

The group exhibition, ‘RED’, is our first celebration of this milestone. Save the date!

Summer’s here. The heat is real!

Let us seize the moment for what it brings.
Here are some of the best natural swimming spots around Stellenbosch:

Jonkershoek
Vogelgat
Kogelberg
Kalk Bay
Palmiet

Splash with purpose this weekend 💦

Light, my light, the world-filling light,
the eye-kissing light,
heart-sweetening light!

Ah, the light dances, my darling, at the centre of my life;
the light strikes, my darling, the chords of my love;
the sky opens, the wind runs wild, laughter passes over the earth.

The butterflies spread their sails on the sea of light.
Lilies and jasmines surge up on the crest of the waves of light.

The light is shattered into gold on every cloud, my darling, and it scatters gems in profusion.

Mirth spreads from leaf to leaf, my darling,
and gladness without measure.
The heaven’s river has drowned its banks
and the flood of joy is abroad.

- Rabindranath Tagore

Of light and shadow - we have the whole range. Come and pick your favourite.

Painting by Cathy Layzell.
Candle holders by Petro Steyn

ivory
dune
mushroom
ash
matt black
tan...

If it’s neutrals you’re into, we’ve got you covered!
Hashtag {any-colour-you-can-think-of}

Weeeeeeekend!

Open that bottle of Chenin and switch on your best tranquil tunes. Here are some of our favourites, for inspiration...
🎶 Kothbiro - Ayub Ogada
🎶 Pern - Yann Tiersen
🎶 Ndokulandela - Bongesiwe Mabandla
🎶 Into My Arms - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
🎶 We Move Lightly - Dustin O’Halloran

Happy New Year from Local Works to you!

Due to popular demand, we’ve acquired a few more exquisite ceramic pieces by artist Helen Vaughn. Come and see!

A word of thanks to YOU, our supporters, for your trusted support and following in the year that was 2023.

Here are some “happy customer” pics of Local Works bought items now part of The Old School at McGregor.

Do drop by again in the new year! 🥂