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 BITTERSWEET – A celebration of life14 September 2024 - 8 October 2024 Participating: Elisca du Toit An exhibition by artist Elisca du Toit celebrating life is opening at 11:00 on Saturday 14 September 2024 at the Association of Arts Pretoria.
Elisca du Toit states: “In this body of work I delve into the profound experiences of living a bittersweet life. To me bittersweet represents the awareness that joy and pain; light and shade are eternally intertwined. It also embodies an intense longing for a more perfect and beautiful world. This reflects a yearning for the less visible aspects of life - a search for a realm of the unseen and time.
“I use architectural elements as symbols to explore hidden meanings and emotions. For example windows and doorways represent transitions from one state of being to another, akin to the movement through various stages of life such as the journey from childhood to adulthood. The repetition of these ubiquitous elements enhances the underlying enigmatic atmosphere of the work, creating a facade of perfect order. By using repetition and patterns, I aim to achieve visual impact and a distinct identity. My potent memories of experiences from years of traveling also inform and enrich this exploration.
“In this latest body of work, I draw on recent travel experiences in Namibia, Venice, Florence, Perugia, and Amsterdam. I have vivid memories of walking the streets of these cities, experiencing an electrifying awareness that blended joy and sadness with a poignant awareness of the passage of time. This profound sense of beauty and longing serves as the key to unlocking an ultimate state of beauty, joy, and sadness - the essence of a bittersweet life.”
VENUE:ASSOCIATION OF ARTS PRETORIA Address: 173 Mackie Str, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria Tel: 012 346 3100 / 3110 || Cell: 083 288 5117 Email: artspta@mweb.co.za Gallery Hours: Tue to Fri 09:00 - 17:00. Sat 09:00 - 13:00.
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