The Peech Hotel in collaboration with art curator Christina Wiese, founder of Brown Spice, hosts a series of visual art exhibitions at this eclectic venue. The partnership has grown in the last year, and has provided established and emerging artists a platform to showcase creative talent where space and art meets to create a unique art experience for all guests and visitors to Peech Hotel in Melrose, Johannesburg.
Opening 29 May 2009, is emerging contemporary photographer, Babi Prokas inaugural Solo Exhibition Titled “the world through my eyes”
Babi Prokas is a zealous photographer of 20 years. He is a Johannesburg born entrepreneur and explorer of the world.
Babi Prokas is a recent winner of the 2009 Profoto Awards by Sony Amateur Award. The competition attracted 6000 entries across 18 countries. The Gala Awards took place in Johannesburg on 7 April 2010 where he received acclaimed recognition.
Over the years Babi has been under the mentorship of Dennis da Silva, Partner of Silvertone International (Pty) Ltd. He strives for excellence and constantly measures himself against the world best Photography.
Babi captures magical and thought provoking moments in original state with very little digital manipulation. The world through Babi’s eyes connects the audience to a photographer whose ability lies in translating the ordinary into extraordinary. This is combined with stringent and experienced technical skills in working with the camera and subject matter.
Babi returned to South Africa in November 2009 after spending four years in Greece. He has travelled over 100 cities and 32 countries.
For any enquiries contact Christina Wiese Mobile 0836113508 or email christina@brownspice.co.za
On 2 March 2010, Miele Tokyo in Japan hosts a most unique and stimulating visual art exhibition of artist extraordinaire, Aparna Swarup.
This solo exhibition titled “Mixed Doubles” is an exceptional mix of medium, story and place.
In recent years Aparna has challenged herself and medium to work with photography and printers ink. The results have been phenomenal.
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words” and a view of the latest collection “Mixed Doubles”, allows one to become part of Aparna’s journey in life.
“Mixed Doubles” is a unique collection of artworks depicting a story of dual inspiration, INDIA and SOUTH AFRICA.
While the India collection is a photographic rendition of her deep gratitude and tribute to her hometown Allahabad, the SOUTH AFRICA collection salutes the everyday men and women who are the soul of this rainbow nation.
Aparna’s artistic talent becomes her own personal language and lens, with which she manages to bring out the extraordinary from the ordinary.
You are invited to share a special experience with this passionate and amazing artist, Aparna Swarup.
Aparna Swarup’s artworks have received high acclaim in all the countries she has exhibited. Her paintings and photography are part of many corporate and private collections by various art collectors and a growing audience of art.
She currently lives and works in Osaka-Kobe, Japan.
In April – May 2009 she had a solo exhibition titled “Bioscope” at Miele South Africa. The exhibition was innovative and enjoyed tremendous success.
It is with great delight and appreciation that Aparna Swarup showcases her artworks in Miele Tokyo. The collaboration with Miele brings together business and art in an exhilarating and relevant manner.
Aparna’s Solo Exhibition “Mixed Doubles” opens on Tuesday 2 March 2010 at Miele Shibuya, Tokyo Japan at 17h00 hours. The exhibition will be inauguration by H.E. Mr. Hemant Krishan Singh, the Ambassador of India.
Miele Japan is proud of being host of this extraordinary fine art exhibition by visual artist Aparna Swarup.
Miele is a German premium domestic appliances company founded in 1899, now in the fourth generation family-owned and family-run.
With 47 subsidiaries all over the world, the Miele Groups current workforce headcount is more than 16000 employees.
Miele aims to manufacture the highest quality kitchen appliances, as well as laundry care and floor care appliances. Top class household products well known for their outstanding durability, reliability and sustainability, promising quality "Made in Germany". With timeless design and highest user-friendliness we strive to fulfill the requirements of our customers to provide them with "Fine Living".
And when "Fine Living" meets "Fine Art"a strong synergy between each other leads to "Peace of Mind".
For any enquiries:
Contact in South Africa: Aparna Swarup’s Art Agent Christina Wiese at Mobile: +27836113508 or email: christina@brownspice.co.za
Contact at Miele Tokyo: Yoko Sakai at Tel. 03-5784-0030(Main) or email:yoko.sakai@miele.co.jp
