Saturday 15th / 24th February 2025
Curatedby
Francesco Ozzola and Jakob Schäfer
Art begins with the urge to express, a mark, a gesture, a thought brought into being. First Words explores this initial moment of creation and how it evolves into a vision of the future. Focusing on the work of South African artists, the exhibition traces the journey from the first act of expression to contemporary art that challenges, reimagines, and shapes what lies ahead. Through painting, photography, and conceptual art, First Words highlights the power of beginnings as a foundation for innovation. These artists engage with their environment, heritage, and personal narratives, transforming raw ideas into works that connect deeply with the present while reaching toward the future. The exhibition presents art as a dynamic language, a way of thinking, seeing, and imagining the world anew. Each piece speaks to the potential of creativity not just to reflect reality but to create possibilities. In this way, First Words offers more than an exploration of expression; it reflects on art as a force for envisioning what comes next. At a time when dialogue is more important than ever, the exhibition emphasizes the need for open conversations rather than entrenched positions, inviting us to consider new possibilities through a shared perspective on art and its potential.
Exbiting Artists:
Jake Aikman, Cheriese Dilrajh, Christine Jacobs, Gabrielle Kruger, Musa N. Nxumalo, Aaron Philander, Carlo Soffietti, Ed Young.
Part of the program
Unbound City – Program of Investec Cape Town Art Fair
A collaboration of Galerie EIGEN + ART and Suburbia Contemporary
Hosted by
Strauss & Co
Brickfield Canvas 35 Brickfield Road Woodstock, Cape Town 7925 – South Africa