Sitting here in our library room on December 31st, I am contemplating the year that was. 2018 has probably been… Read more 2018 – The Year That Was
Author: Lothar
Artist and sculptor, designer, maker, creative thinker and sweeper living and working in Pretoria, South Africa
Heliograph – Drawing with the Sun
Heliograph is a series of three drawings, a triptych if you like. Each drawing is made independent from my hand, removing all characteristic styles associated with myself. Heliographs become an idea of, or, for mark making.
On Sculpting… Skulls
The process of creating is as much part as the result in my sculptures. It’s a path of discovery… an exciting journey where an idea manifests itself as tangible.
Skulls
Skulls have always intrigued me…
South African Glass – The art and societies from my perspective
One thing I have learned from the international glass community is that it is a family of wierd cousins, uncles and aunts, some might be scary and others timid or bombastic, everyone differenty unique but all are giving, supportive and believe in the magic of glass and its future.
Back to the Future – Contemporary Glass Inspired by the Past
Pretoria is a proverbial melting-pot of glass art. With this in mind several contemporary protagonists using glass in their oeuvre… Read more Back to the Future – Contemporary Glass Inspired by the Past
SculptX at The Melrose Gallery
The annual SculptX exhibition is on at the Melrose Gallery, Johannesburg. With over fifty contemporary sculptors represented and over 150… Read more SculptX at The Melrose Gallery
Glass Art Society’s #MemberMonday
I am so stoked to be this week’s #MemberMonday member at the Glass Art Society. It’s a great honour and… Read more Glass Art Society’s #MemberMonday
Hand & Mind
No book or podcast can replace the real thing though. When the shit hits the fan theories give guidance but action solves the problem.
Faces – Features Translating Emotions
In past posts I have spoken about pareidolia, or the ability for us to recognise familiarity in things such as… Read more Faces – Features Translating Emotions