David Krut Projects

In this episode, printer Chad Cordiero from the David Krut Workshop (DKW) chats to artist Rhett Martyn over his printing process and experience at DKW. This episode was recorded in our busy printmaking workshop where there is a constant buzz of creativity and artistic labour. The David Krut Workshop at Arts on Main in the Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg is the centre of David Krut Project’s (DKP) artistic collaborations. The workshop has been involved in exciting print collaborations with artists since 2002. “In 2015, I was invited by the David Krut Workshop to collaborate on this series of prints. My intention was to produce architecture and landscape inspired works, showing off clean lines in desolate landscapes with Zen-like precision. With a dry point drawing needle and copper plate in hand, I set off thinking that my task would be completed promptly, however, the subsequent days of drawing and printing resulted in an epic journey taken on the surface of the plate. This series of prints unveils a psycholo

In anticipation of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, David Krut Projects takes you down memory lane to the 2010 FIFA World Cup which took place in South Africa.A successful and well planned event that saw the art industry contributing immensely with a publication of 17 limited edition FIFA posters, which were officially distributed by David Krut Publishing during the World Cup.The poster collection comprised of 17 South African and international artists celebrating and paying homage to the ‘beautiful game’. The posters are still available at our David Krut Publishing Stores and galleries in Johannesburg.In this episode David Krut speaks about how it all came about.Chapters: 00:00 --Introduction00:22 --How we became involved00:37 --The process & selection of artists01:12 --The idea of having football connected to art 02:01 --On the artists involved03:41 --The posters themselves04:22 --The new world cup coming up For more information about the artists and the posters they created visit our website: www.david

In this episode, Nadia Myburgh is in conversation with Zinhle Zulu; a freelance, award-winning contemporary illustrator and founder of Zuluvisual. Zinhle makes work that eludes to the investigation of her Zulu culture. She has a clear vision of what impact she wants to make through her art; which not only entices others to discover the richness of their traditional cultures but also aims to impact the education sector by integrating her illustrations with literacy in South Africa.CHAPTERS00:35 - Who is Zhi Zulu?02:00 – “Content Communication and Deadline!” The creative process of the Illustrator05:45 – The origin story: “Illustration is my life man!” 08:35 – Zhi's words of wisdom: Advice for aspiring Illustrators10:00 – Using illustration to preserve culture and tradition, as well as an educational tool13:20 – Zhi’s style: “I struggle a lot with colour scheme”15:30 - Zulu Tradition: “It’s evolving.”18:20 – “Nandipha: Protector of the Zulu Kingdom”21:20 – Representation matters: “I want to make up for the

Elize de Beer and Lorenzo Nassimbeni talk about his latest ventures in art since moving to Cape Town from Johannesburg. The current body of work that Nassimbeni is making is in preparation for his upcoming solo exhibition at David Krut Proejcts in Johannesburg, in October. In this podcast he talks about the process behind this new body of work and what is to come.

In this Session, Mthabisi Sithole talks to Indian-born Purnaa Deb about home, nostalgia, identity and reaching beyond the exotic membrane found in her work. Exploring printmaking in collaboration with homegrown Indian processes, Deb investigates and reconciles those instances that drive one's walk into self with a surprising nuance and tenderness."A Tale Of Quests" is Purnaa Deb's first solo showing since first arriving in South Africa back in 2015. The show opens 3 May 2018 at 151 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood; 18H00.www.davidkrut.com

In this podcast episode Curator Elize de Beer and Gabrielle van der Merwe elaborate on the ideas that surround the space.The Colourist Manifesto is a group exhibition of David Krut associated artists, working with colour in print, opening on Saturday the 17th of March 2018. Traditionally, printmaking has existed with in a monochromatic realm. However, there are artists who have worked in the David Krut Workshop (DKW) that have pushed the boundaries of printmaking through the use of colour. It is through this showcase that we explore and celebrate the use of colour in various printmaking techniques and the artist's and DKW's unique collaborative approach to printmaking. The showcase will be up till the 2nd of June 2018.For installation images:http://davidkrutprojects.com/exhibitions/46742/the-colourist-manifestoFor any more information please contact Elize de Beer at elize@davidkrut.com \ 021 85 0676

It Is Well: An Ode To Karabo is Johannesburg-based Lebo Thoka’s first venture into fine art photography. The 21-year-old photographer has undertaken to create the body of work as a means to mediate dialogue and action. The series hosts self-portraits wherein the artist pays tribute to South African women who have in some way been subject to femicidal violence.In this episode we talk to Thoka about the work.http://davidkrutprojects.com/artists/46765/lebo-thoka

Matthew Hindley popped by David Krut projects in Cape Town to update us on his latest ventures in conjunction with his upcoming exhibition at David Krut Projects in Parkwood, Johannesburg. Have a listen to find out his experience of transitioning from painting to printmaking and what’s in store for Hindley in 2018!Follow Matthew Hindley on Instagram @matthew_hindleyIf you want to know more about David Krut Projects follow us on Instagram @davidkrutprojects, like us on Facebook or simply visit our website at http://davidkrutprojects.comWe also have great content on our projects and artists on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/davidkrutprojects1Enjoy!

This podcast contains a number of audio snippets from a CD-ROM on William Kentridge published by David Krut in 1997.The first part (On Techniques & Processes) deals with how Kentridge generates his ideas through drawing and that the unexpected transformative value of drawing inspires his process. Through the process of drawing, he evokes meaning. Last, Kentridge discusses scale, light and space in regards to movement, mark making and "finding the drawing"The second part covers Kentridge's Work, Life & Influences. Kentridge talks about growing up in Johannesburg and his relationship with the landscape. His University years ignited his interest in different fields of activity such as politics, drawing, theater and film-making which is noticeable in the constructed dramatic scenes of his drawings. Willam Kentridge’s collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company catapulted him into Theater and opera. Combining animation and Puppetry on live stage inspired his installation at the Havana Biennal in San

This podcast concerns itself with 'How to Speak About Deborah Bell'. It includes who Deborah Bell is, an overview of the artist’s career, her major influences and her body of prints produced with David Krut Projects which form an important part of Bell’s body of work as one of South Africa’s major printmakers.The information is taken from excerpts of the Deborah Bell Taxi Book and Deborah Bell’s Alchemy, both available through David Krut Publishers as well as personal reflections of the David Krut Projects team who have worked directly with Bell for many years.CHAPTERS: 0:00 - An Introduction to Deborah Bell 5:52 - Bell in the 80's 7:52 - Bell in the 90's10:27 - Bell's Imagery11:40 - Bell's Collaborations15:16 - Bell in the 2000's and Conclusion davidkrutprojects.comhttp://davidkrutprojects.com/artists/deborah-bellVoices: Gabrielle van der Merwe, Elize de Beer, et al.Edited by: Gabrielle van der Merwe

OVERVIEW William Kentridge’s large-scale new body of work, ‘Triumphs and Laments Woodcuts’, is described by Master Printer Jillian Ross and associate printers Sbongiseni Khulu and Chad Cordiero.THE HOSTS Jillian Ross – Introduces the ProjectRoss, the David Krut Workshop Master Printer, oversaw the project and conceptualized it closely with William Kentridge. Ross introduces the woodcut series, it’s history, concept and each exhibiting artwork.Sbongiseni Khulu – A Personal Perspective Sbongiseni, a David Krut Printer, reflects on the uncertainty and complexity inherent in a print workshop-artist working relationship. Sbongiseni explains an error on Kentridge’s Mantegna and how this resolved, revealing what it is like to work with Kentridge.Chad Cordeiro – The WoodChad, a David Krut Printer, explains the complex technical aspects of choosing and carving wood as well as the sudden mishaps that arise which make printing a highly skilled task!BACKGROUND ‘Triumphs and Laments Woodcuts’ consists of three large-