PAULA LOUW

(b. 1951 South Africa)

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

“In my art, I attempt to unearth, explore and reveal, within the ordinary, the beauty that resides inside. I explore the fascination I have for the object, be it a natural one, like a stone, a feather or a rose hip, or a mechanical object like a piano, typewriter or a revolver.

“I have been working for some years with purely mechanical objects on a three-dimensional level, but began focusing also on the two-dimensional a couple of years ago.  My enjoyment of drawing, of making use of the liquid qualities of ink and the delicious crumbliness of charcoal, have recently resurfaced, and I have allowed myself the simple pleasure of working with these as well.

“Alongside these themes, I continue to create works using the words of great human beings. I have specifically chosen Nelson Mandela’s inspiring words, sensing the need to stir within us, again, an awareness of the importance and value of the ideals for which he lived.”

CV

EXHIBITIONS

2015              

FNB Joburg Art Fair, represented by Everard Read Gallery

Bronze, Steel and Stone, Everard Read Gallery

2014              

Anthology, (solo show) Everard Read Gallery

2013              

Centenery Exhibition, Everard Read Gallery

2010              

A View From The South, Everard Read

Joburg Art Fair with Everard Read, Johannesburg

Current Matters – Different Opinions

ABSA Group Exhibition, Klein Karoo Nationale Kunsfees, Oudtshoorn

2009              

New works, Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg

Blue Door Studio Etching Exhibition, David Brown Fine Art, Johannesburg

Jo’burg Art Fair, Everard Read exhibition stand, Johannesburg

2008              

Group Exhibition at Knysna Fine Art

Celebration, Group Exhibition at Cool Art, Parkhurst

Intervention, Group Exhibition at UNISA Art Gallery, Pretoria

Gordart Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

Jo’burg Art Fair, Everard Read exhibition stand, Johannesburg

2007              

Adler Medical School Museum, Johannesburg

2006              

Soft Return at Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg

2005              

Everard Read Gallery, Johannesburg

2003              

Plug-Ins Art Exhibition, Aardklop Art Festival

2002              

UNISA Art Gallery, Retrospective Student Exhibition

Sasol Wax Art Competition, Exhibition

New Signatures Competition, Pretoria Art Museum

2001              

UNISA Art Gallery, Final Year Exhibition

New Signatures Competition, Pretoria Art Museum

Interart Exhibition of Contemporary Art, Spark! Gallery

2000              

New Signatures Competition, Pretoria Art Museum

UNISA Student Exhibition, Cape Town

Art and the Body Exhibition, UNISA Art Gallery Pretoria

1999              

UNISA Student Exhibition, African Window Museum Pretoria

1997              

Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

1994              

Group Exhibition, Johannesburg

1981              

Group Exhibition, Brakpan City Hall

1978              

Travelling Student Exhibition to Australia

1976  

Johannesburg College of Art Student Exhibition at Carlton Centre, Johannesburg

COLLECTIONS

Harmony and Dischord in 3D Assemblage

Visible Traces in 3D Assemblage, ABSA Bank, Johannesburg

Much Love in 3D Assemblage, Marvelous Collection, Johannesburg

Messages in Series of 10 photograms, Art Bank, Johannesburg

Messages in Photograms

1956 in 3D Assemblage, Knysna

Appendix 1, 2, 3 in 3D Assemblages, Johannesburg

Stripped Torpedo in 3D Assemblage, Johannesburg

Underwood 1907 in 3D Assemblage, Johannesburg

Portrait of My Father in 3D Assemblage, Johannesburg

A Pathological Analysis, Installation, UNISA Art Gallery, Pretoria

Containment: An Identity, Installation, UNISA Art Gallery, Pretoria