photos: Leach Pottery,Hayden Phipps, Adriaan Louw, Christof Van Der Walt, Stephanie Veldman, Richard Keppel Smith
Art draws us in. We stand thoughtfully before it and linger in its presence, surrounding ourselves with it in our homes, of fices, restaurants, and marketplaces. In each issue, Fifty Four mag will spotlight African artists whose original work explores narratives we’re moved by and techniques that leave us in awe. In this issue, we’ve surrounded ourselves with ceramics.
We’re excited to introduce you to four ceramic artists working closely with Southern Guild gallery in Cape Town, South Africa. A pioneer of functional art and collectable design on the African continent, Southern Guild is unique for its hands-on involvement in facilitating the production of new work by artists who explore cultural heritage, social change, and personal narratives. Meet the artists we’re enamoured with.