David Krut Projects

Rhett Martyn introduces his project ‘1:10 Modernist Plunder: The New Constructivists’ as the culmination of an 8-month long research project.Listen to Rhetts ideas and concepts surrounding this showcase as explained in the walkabout that took place on the 7th of July 2018.Website: http://davidkrutprojects.com/exhibitions/48128/110-rhett-martynCHAPTERS:00:42 – How the exhibition came about04:30 – The story of João Mangual08:30 – why fabricate a story around the exhibition13:25 – About the prints17:15 – Johannesburg architecture influence18:40 – planning in sketchbooks20:20 – geometrical motifs21:40 – The New Constructivists27:45 – Some Johannesburg Art History31:25 – What’s next?

In this episode, printer Chad Cordiero from the David Krut Workshop (DKW) chats to artist Rhett Martyn over his printing process and experience at DKW. This episode was recorded in our busy printmaking workshop where there is a constant buzz of creativity and artistic labour. The David Krut Workshop at Arts on Main in the Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg is the centre of David Krut Project’s (DKP) artistic collaborations. The workshop has been involved in exciting print collaborations with artists since 2002. “In 2015, I was invited by the David Krut Workshop to collaborate on this series of prints. My intention was to produce architecture and landscape inspired works, showing off clean lines in desolate landscapes with Zen-like precision. With a dry point drawing needle and copper plate in hand, I set off thinking that my task would be completed promptly, however, the subsequent days of drawing and printing resulted in an epic journey taken on the surface of the plate. This series of prints unveils a psycholo

While in Stanford the David Krut Projects Cape Town Staff met Maarten Groos who is based at Farm 215 near Stanford. Groos helps run Trees for Tourism, as part of the South African Reforestation Trust. In this episode, Elize de Beer is in conversation with Groos about Trees for Tourism, the importance of the project and how people can get involved.As mentioned in the podcast purchasing a tree not only helps the environment but additionally aids in developing the Creative Works project; an early childhood development programme in Stanford. Trees can be purchased from the David Krut Projects Gallery in Cape Town, or by contacting elize@davidkrut.com /regina@davidkrut.com. To find out more about Creative Works listen to our Community Series E01 podcast.Links:https://www.creativeskillsfactory.co.za/https://saforesttrust.com/

The following podcast was recorded in Afrikaans, as a large portion of the Stanford community is made up of Afrikaans and Xhosa speaking residence.This is the first of many podcasts that we aim to do in various languages.Rachel van Rooyen assists Regina Broenner with creative works sessions in Stanford and runs her own creche from home.In conversation with Elize de Beer Rachel tells us of her personal experience working with the children and how she equips herself to deal with their circumstances and needs.

At the beginning of June 2018 David Krut Projects Cape Town's staff, Elize de Beer and Gabrielle van der Merwe went to Stanford in the Western Cape to visit the David Krut Projects supported NPO Stanford Creative Works. In this podcast, Elize de Beer is in conversation with the Creative Works founder Regina Broenner about how the community project and NPO started and what it aims to achieve through Occupational Theory. De Beer is also in conversation with Howard Krut, the owner of African Horse Company who is also trying to make a difference in the community by collaborating with Creative Works.As a supporter of this important NPO David Krut Projects also produced a small publication, Movement Breaks in the Classroom. The 32-page booklet offers a series of interactive movement-based activities that can be used in both the classroom and at home to maximize the development of faculties of children by stimulating the body, the senses and the mind. The book is available at all our bookstores and online.Links:www.

In anticipation of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, David Krut Projects takes you down memory lane to the 2010 FIFA World Cup which took place in South Africa.A successful and well planned event that saw the art industry contributing immensely with a publication of 17 limited edition FIFA posters, which were officially distributed by David Krut Publishing during the World Cup.The poster collection comprised of 17 South African and international artists celebrating and paying homage to the ‘beautiful game’. The posters are still available at our David Krut Publishing Stores and galleries in Johannesburg.In this episode David Krut speaks about how it all came about.Chapters: 00:00 --Introduction00:22 --How we became involved00:37 --The process & selection of artists01:12 --The idea of having football connected to art 02:01 --On the artists involved03:41 --The posters themselves04:22 --The new world cup coming up For more information about the artists and the posters they created visit our website: www.david

In This episode Elize de Beer is in conversation with Daudi Karungi, artist, owner and curator of the Afriart Gallery in Kampala, Uganda and director of the Kampala Art Biennale.Daudi tells us all about his journey in the arts and the inspiration and ideals for the Kampala Art Biennale.Check out the Kampala Art Biennale facebook page and website at: http://kampalabiennale.org/For more information on AfriArt Gallery follow this link: http://afriartgallery.org/CHAPTERS:01:00- Where did the passion for art come from.06:20- The Kampala Art Biennale, filling the gap, transferring knowledge15:00- Working with Simon Njami20:50- Master artists and apprentices 24:40- What will be showcased.26:18- The big goal.Edited by Gabrielle van der Merwe

In this Episode Elize de beer chats with Ugandan architect Doreen Adengo about her architecture firm, Ugandan architecture and future projects.CHAPTERS:00:49- Becoming an architect01:40- Studies and experience02:19- Role models and insperation02:59- The aim behind her business04:07- Medical mobile camp07:40- Architectural History of Kampala09:19- Dream Project11:20- Architects misunderstood13:45- Collaboration with other creatives16:25- Current projectsCheck out Adengo's website for more information.http://adengoarchitecture.com/

In this episode, Nadia Myburgh is in conversation with Zinhle Zulu; a freelance, award-winning contemporary illustrator and founder of Zuluvisual. Zinhle makes work that eludes to the investigation of her Zulu culture. She has a clear vision of what impact she wants to make through her art; which not only entices others to discover the richness of their traditional cultures but also aims to impact the education sector by integrating her illustrations with literacy in South Africa.CHAPTERS00:35 - Who is Zhi Zulu?02:00 – “Content Communication and Deadline!” The creative process of the Illustrator05:45 – The origin story: “Illustration is my life man!” 08:35 – Zhi's words of wisdom: Advice for aspiring Illustrators10:00 – Using illustration to preserve culture and tradition, as well as an educational tool13:20 – Zhi’s style: “I struggle a lot with colour scheme”15:30 - Zulu Tradition: “It’s evolving.”18:20 – “Nandipha: Protector of the Zulu Kingdom”21:20 – Representation matters: “I want to make up for the

In This episode Elize de Beer is in conversation with John Bauer on his life philosophies, his thoughts on where the world is going and how that drives his creativity“John Bauer is one of those individuals for whom ceramics is a mere vehicle for the kaleidoscope of ideas he exhales everyday.” - Kalk Bay Modern GalleryCHAPTERS:00:45- How did his ceramic journey begin06:00- on experimentation and the conquering of the ego.07:40- Mentors and role models14:00- How does he approach his creativity16:30- Found Objects20:00- Learning and quality of life29:00- The emotional dictionary34:00- Collaboration36:30- Adapting to am A.I world

An Epic poem written and read by Justin Fox and published in the Stanzas anthologies. Travel writer, novelist and photographer based in Cape Town, South Africa. He is a former editor at large of Getaway travel magazine and editor of Getaway International magazine.

Elize de Beer and Lorenzo Nassimbeni talk about his latest ventures in art since moving to Cape Town from Johannesburg. The current body of work that Nassimbeni is making is in preparation for his upcoming solo exhibition at David Krut Proejcts in Johannesburg, in October. In this podcast he talks about the process behind this new body of work and what is to come.

In this Session, Mthabisi Sithole talks to Indian-born Purnaa Deb about home, nostalgia, identity and reaching beyond the exotic membrane found in her work. Exploring printmaking in collaboration with homegrown Indian processes, Deb investigates and reconciles those instances that drive one's walk into self with a surprising nuance and tenderness."A Tale Of Quests" is Purnaa Deb's first solo showing since first arriving in South Africa back in 2015. The show opens 3 May 2018 at 151 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood; 18H00.www.davidkrut.com

In this podcast episode Curator Elize de Beer and Gabrielle van der Merwe elaborate on the ideas that surround the space.The Colourist Manifesto is a group exhibition of David Krut associated artists, working with colour in print, opening on Saturday the 17th of March 2018. Traditionally, printmaking has existed with in a monochromatic realm. However, there are artists who have worked in the David Krut Workshop (DKW) that have pushed the boundaries of printmaking through the use of colour. It is through this showcase that we explore and celebrate the use of colour in various printmaking techniques and the artist's and DKW's unique collaborative approach to printmaking. The showcase will be up till the 2nd of June 2018.For installation images:http://davidkrutprojects.com/exhibitions/46742/the-colourist-manifestoFor any more information please contact Elize de Beer at elize@davidkrut.com \ 021 85 0676

It Is Well: An Ode To Karabo is Johannesburg-based Lebo Thoka’s first venture into fine art photography. The 21-year-old photographer has undertaken to create the body of work as a means to mediate dialogue and action. The series hosts self-portraits wherein the artist pays tribute to South African women who have in some way been subject to femicidal violence.In this episode we talk to Thoka about the work.http://davidkrutprojects.com/artists/46765/lebo-thoka

Matthew Hindley popped by David Krut projects in Cape Town to update us on his latest ventures in conjunction with his upcoming exhibition at David Krut Projects in Parkwood, Johannesburg. Have a listen to find out his experience of transitioning from painting to printmaking and what’s in store for Hindley in 2018!Follow Matthew Hindley on Instagram @matthew_hindleyIf you want to know more about David Krut Projects follow us on Instagram @davidkrutprojects, like us on Facebook or simply visit our website at http://davidkrutprojects.comWe also have great content on our projects and artists on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/davidkrutprojects1Enjoy!

We had the pleasure of having a chat with travel writer Justin Fox about his travel writing quests.In this Podcast he takes us for a walk in his shoes and tells us all about his process, ideas, experiences, even the personal challenges of pursuing a concept and the confidence it requires.If you are a writer, there is some good advice in store for you!Give it a Listen!Check out Justin Fox’s website: https://justinfoxafrica.wordpress.com/For more information on David Krut Projects take a look at our websites and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.Bookstore Website: http://davidkrutbookstores.com/Website: http://davidkrutprojects.com/

This podcast contains a number of audio snippets from a CD-ROM on William Kentridge published by David Krut in 1997.The first part (On Techniques & Processes) deals with how Kentridge generates his ideas through drawing and that the unexpected transformative value of drawing inspires his process. Through the process of drawing, he evokes meaning. Last, Kentridge discusses scale, light and space in regards to movement, mark making and "finding the drawing"The second part covers Kentridge's Work, Life & Influences. Kentridge talks about growing up in Johannesburg and his relationship with the landscape. His University years ignited his interest in different fields of activity such as politics, drawing, theater and film-making which is noticeable in the constructed dramatic scenes of his drawings. Willam Kentridge’s collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company catapulted him into Theater and opera. Combining animation and Puppetry on live stage inspired his installation at the Havana Biennal in San