The fourth annual edition of the Spier Light Art, to be held from Friday 18 March to Monday 18 April, presents locals with an experience of an evocative world of light, sound and video art.
The exhibition at the historic Stellenbosch wine farm will be accessible to all at no costs, however visitors will need to reserve a time slot online to ensure compliance with Covid-19 protocols.
Organisers suggest that the best time to visit is at dusk, when one can catch the sunset and witness the lights being turned on.
Said curators Jay Panther and Vaughn Sadie: “We have used this opportunity during the global pandemic to look within, connect with loved ones and find joy in quiet moments of calm. But we have also sought ways to embrace the promises of the future.
“It would be rash not to reflect on what has happened to us all, but it must be tempered with forward-looking positivity. The artworks showcased at Spier Light Art 2022 do just that; they ask us to glance back while looking ahead, learning from the past as we stride into the future.”
The curators explain that while some of the works offer playful opportunities for fun others grapple with difficult themes such as social histories and our relationship with the planet. The installations include Night Crumple by Hedwig Barry, My Secret Digital Garden by Natalie Penang, Thokoza Mama Days? by Sandile Radebe, and Petrified by Blaukind and The Renderheads.
Apart from the art on display, there will also be food and drink options, including pre-booked a sunset picnic, delicious food from the Spier Farm Cafe, various pop-ups, the Spier Hotel Restaurant and Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery, or wine from the Braai Bar on the werf.
For more information or to book your slot, visit www.spier.co.za.
