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The proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the AVA ArtReach Fund.

The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Gallery puts the spotlight on comic art this year with the winter production: Com!cs 2018

AVA Gallery presented a wide range of comic art to the public as part of its annual program of fixed-anchor, in-house curated projects. Six South African and two international comic artists were invited to create original comic panels for the production of a limited-edition portfolio book, in partnership with Strauss & Co and Orms Print Room. The book features one story, illustrated in an ‘exquisite corpse’ fashion, whereby the direction of the story was determined by artists seeing only the artwork that preceded theirs. Original panels were exhibited alongside an array of works by comic artists from around the country in two exhibitions: Com!cs and Under 18s Only, that ran from 21 June to 29 July 2018.

This lot comprises 7 original artworks and one edition of the Com!cs portfolio book. Initiated in the late 1980s, the AVA ArtReach fund provides innovative art based programmes within existing disadvantaged communities in the Western Cape. Over the years, ArtReach has funded a broad spectrum of artists’ needs, including art materials, art tuition/workshops, framing, studio rentals, exhibition costs for shows at The AVA and many other art related activities.

The portfolio (graphic novel) includes a reproduction of each work, perfect-bound in a 30x30cm hardcover book with linen cover.

Participating artists include: Anton Kannemeyer (South African 1967-), Mogorosi Motshumi (South African 1955-), Bonolo Kavula (South African 1992-), Nanna Venter (South African, 1986-), Evan Sohun (Mauritian 1985-), Breeze Yoko (South African 1977-) and Bambi Kramer (Italian 1981-).

Artwork 1

Anton Kannemeyer (South African 1967-)

acrylic on paper

86,5 by 20cm (3)

Artwork 2

Mogorosi Motshumi (South African 1955-)

Ink on paper

53 by 37cm (2)

Artwork 3

Bonolo Kavula (South African 1992-)

Ink on paper

60 by 30cm (2)

Artwork 4

Nanna Venter (South African 1986-)

indian ink on paper

78 by 41cm (2)

Artwork 5

Evan Sohun (Mauritian 1985-)

acrylic on paper

60 by 30cm (2)

Artwork 6

Breeze Yoko (South African 1977-)

ink on paper

59,5 by 42cm (2)

Artwork 7

Bambi Kramer (Italian 1981-)

Artwork still in production