Notes

"Paula Dubois’s interest lies in interpreting the mystery of the surrounding beauty of nature, and the visible effect of how climate change is both tangible and visible. Her proximity of living close to mountains and the sea fuel her inspiration. Once pristine environments are now systematically showing change and deterioration. The evidence of disturbing or removing objects has an immediate destructive and visible effect. Dubois hones into the detail evident in a sea pond in Be Loved (lot 272) examining the surface textures and allowing colour and line to decipher the wonders that Nature provides. Sidetracked (lot 271) offers an abstract interpretation of the world beneath the ocean, suggesting earthly reflection, allowing the viewer freedom to roam unimpeded through form and colour."—Barbara Lindop

In celebration of the Hermanus Fynarts Festival 2024, Strauss & Co is proud to feature a selection of works curated by Intethe Gallery, Hermanus. The gallery was established in 2015 by Barbara Lindop, a legendary figure who has devoted over 45 years to identifying the extraordinary talent of Southern African artists. Lindop is perhaps best known for the work on Gerard Sekoto, one of South Africa’s most important modernist artists. Twenty–two artworks across the Day and Evening auctions are from Intethe Gallery’s collective. Barbara Lindop notes, "These artists, united in their common purpose, create aesthetic and relevant artistic commentary on contemporary sociopolitical concerns. Their work is poetic, powerful, and thought-provoking."

The auction will feature pieces addressing global warming, cultural practices, the beauty and spirituality of the natural world, political commentary, and the celebration of humanity. These themes are conveyed through various mediums including texture, line, colour planes, sculptural and ceramic forms. Lindop emphasises, "It is the privilege of the Gallery to assist in promoting these artists."