Delheim invites you to join us at what promises to be a memorable opening of Joshua Miles’ forthcoming exhibition “Delheim – Worth the Journey”.  Joshua is an expert in the art of reduction woodcutting – a very rare and difficult skill. 

Miles was given the commission to interpret twelve views of the stunning Delheim wine estate – something he has done with assurance and incredible perception. 

His reduction woodcut process involves selecting a block of wood, cutting away specific parts on the surface, rolling the lightest colour ink to be used in the work over it, and then pressing it on specially-made paper.  He then cuts away another layer, repeating the process for each colour that he intends to use.  The result is astonishing; the amount of detail achieved difficult to grasp given the medium. His speciality is his masterful depiction of water and light, in true impressionistic style. 

Due to the process involved, in which, by definition, the original artwork gets “destroyed” in the process of creation, he is able to produce a maximum of ten original prints of each work.  These will be numbered accordingly, and unframed prints will be for sale at the opening as well as afterwards in the Delheim gift shop at R3 000 each. 

For the opening of this unique exhibition on 25 May, Miles will be joined by fellow local artists Aninka Harms (jewellery), Johan Swart (ceramics), Guy Livingstone (music), and Albertus Maree (funky lighting), in a joint exhibition hosted by Delheim in its “Downstairs” cellar and restaurant.  Please join us at any time between 15h00 and 20h00 on the day, for a veritable feast of art, music and food. 

About the artists: 

Joshua Miles captures various scenes at the beautiful Delheim wine estate in his impressionistic and delicate woodblocks, combining masterful cutting with Japanese-style simplicity and sharpness. http://www.baardskeerdersbosartroute.com/joshuamiles.htm

Aninka Harms, with her many international awards for jewellery design, makes the most of South Africa’s abundant raw materials of gold, platinum, and diamonds, to create unique, one-of-a-kind family-heirloom pieces. http://www.aninkaharms.com/

Johan Swart is dedicated to the magic of clay, and the joys of shaping it.  His true passion is for Raiku, in which he gives classes.  He believes that everyone has a specific destiny set aside for them and feels very lucky to have found his;  he is “grateful that clay chose me to shape it. In clay I am able to express myself, share myself, find myself.” He welcomes anyone who would like to experience the joy and therapeutic value that the clay has to offer for classes – details at http://www.ceramicsjcs.co.za/studio.html

Guy Livingston, a member of the legendary Sperling family of Delheim, has conducted an impressive career as pianist and producer. In his latest oeuvre, “One Minute More”, Livingston presents sixty short films, accompanied by sixty different composers, for sixty seconds each – performed by himself on the piano.  Musical and film techniques range from modern-classical through DJ-based minimalism and on to theatrical performance-art.  http://www.guylivingston.com/

Albertus Maree of Stellenbosch has produced a series of eye-catching lights from a variety of materials. Maree graduated with a B.Sc. from the UNISA and his B.Sc. Honours from the University of Stellenbosch. Since 1995 he has concentrated on designing unusual lighting using a combination of traditional and alternative methods. 

Hope to see you there! 

THE DELHEIM TEAM

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