The Wild Within @ Rust en Vrede Gallery
Feb
4
to Mar 4

The Wild Within @ Rust en Vrede Gallery

In this latest collection of work- the Wild Within - Ros attempts to convey the feelings that Nature awakens within her, a world that exists outside the confines of her daily routine. Her art - like the Nature that inspires it - seeks to offer the same to others. In the words of Mary Oliver, "like a warm fire for those who are cold; energy for those who are tired; a light for those who feel lost; sustenance for the hungry".

At the same time, this series is Ros' homage to Nature. In the act of representing its beauty, her work becomes an act of reverence. And, as the audience, we are encouraged and inspired to seek out the extra-ordinary for ourselves... not only in the Great Outdoors, but also in our daily lives, and deep within our own subconscious.

"My hope is that these artworks are not just a rendering of past explorations, but that they capture some of that power that Nature stirs within us. That they help keep the flames of the Wild alive in our hearts.... ...the Wild Within.”

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Walls
Apr
8
to May 8

Walls

We live in a world of walls, both physical and metaphorical. Society has invented many invisible barriers - such as discrimination and self-doubt - that can become powerful social weapons and means by which one may injure or ‘kill’ a person without any bloodshed at all.

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"Appellation: What’s in a name?”
Dec
4
to Mar 3

"Appellation: What’s in a name?”

This is Ros Koch’s first exhibition in her country of origin, and - appropriately - is staged in the town of her birth.

The exhibition is being held at Averys Wine Cellars, not only one of the oldest businesses in Bristol (it happens to be celebrating its 225th anniversary this year) but also a business started by Ros' forefathers (her maiden name is Avery). 

The title of the exhibition is “Appellation” is a word that’s heavily connected with the wine industry. It denotes origin or provenance. As someone who has both changed her name and moved home and country, Ros has had a lot of time to consider the question of identity and origin, on a personal level as well as a broader one. As such, it seemed a fitting theme that ties together the body of art that is on show - a retrospective collection that encapsulates both Ros’ diverse skills and interests, as well as her non-linear life path thus far.

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Freshly Brought Arts Festival
Jun
1
to Jun 3

Freshly Brought Arts Festival

The Freshly Brought Festival is a creative showcase/event hosted in Wellington, South Africa for local art/music/crafts. The aim of Freshly Brought is to leak beauty onto our community as well as share a message of truth. Essentially we want to inspire through sharing our stories. People of all ages and all walks of life are invited to enjoy our local expression along with us.

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The Art Assembly
Sep
10
to Sep 30

The Art Assembly

This will be the second time Ros’ work appears at the Ghetto Art Gallery, a brave new exhibition space in a lesser known part of the town of Stellenbosch. The venue is an old Bokomo biscuit mill near Du Toit station, and lies at the juncture of two sides of Stellenbosch: the township of Kayamandi and the industrial heart of Cloetesville. It’s raw, edgy and bursting with attitude. Come visit and discover one of Stellenbosch’s lesser known gallery gems.

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Inaugural exhibition of the Ghetto Art Gallery
Apr
7
to May 31

Inaugural exhibition of the Ghetto Art Gallery

Ghetto Art Gallery is owned and managed by a township artist, that promotes art and artists from both the local township and surrounding areas.

Its mission is to provide a creative hub for emerging and underground artists. It aims to achieve this by

  • showcasing the undiscovered talents of a new generation of local artists in a curated setting
  • bringing people together from diverse backgrounds
  • empowering the community through facilitating creative workshops
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"Bly" - Official Woordfees Exhibition
Mar
1
to Mar 11

"Bly" - Official Woordfees Exhibition

This artwork by Ros Koch has been selected to be part of the Woordfees festival Visual Arts programme. The exhibition's title is "bly", an Afrikaans word that has various meanings - as a verb ("live" / "stay") and as an adjective ("happy"). 

Title of artwork:  “It matters not”

Artist Statement:

“Vuya Endaweni Environmental Education Centre” is a local NGO located in an informal settlement on the edge of Kayamandi, Stellenbosch.  The Centre was created “to educate young people about the environment in which they live, and to encourage and empower them to protect and positively transform it”.

However, as a volunteer, I feel I have learnt far more from these young people than they could ever learn from me. They live in poverty and face serious daily challenges. Many of them will stay living there, trapped in poverty, trapped by circumstances into which they were born.

The name "Vuya Endaweni" means in Xhosa "be happy in that place". I’ve always been intrigued as to who chose this name and why. Is it a hope? A challenge? An order? The name challenges not only those who live “in the place”, but also those who don’t. Is it possible? Does one dare hope for happiness “in that place”? Should one actually “be happy” there, as things are? Is happiness alone enough to make one stay and “protect and positively transform it”? Or, is the grass greener elsewhere?

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Meet the artist
Jan
21
6:30 PM18:30

Meet the artist

Tha Tank Art Gallery @Stellenbosch Hills Winery invites you to join us for a glass of wine on

THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY 2016 at 18hr30

when you can meet the artist, Ros Koch, and ask her questions about the themes behind her work

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Dash - Solo Exhibition
Dec
3
to Feb 1

Dash - Solo Exhibition

"what matters is how we live and love"

Join us for a solo exhibition of thought-provoking work done by Ros Koch. The title of the collection is drawn from "The Dash", a poem by Linda Ellis and each piece nudges the viewer to "consider what is true and real" and "how we live and love". 

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"Polka" Group exhibition
Jul
2
to Jul 30

"Polka" Group exhibition

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Along with several other local artists, Ros has been invited to submit work that is inspired by the name Polkadraai, which is one of a range of wines produced at Stellenbosch Hills. She will be using the opportunity to revisit painting with wine… and opening a few bottles in the process, of course!

ABOUT THE THEME

POLKA: a lively dance of Bohemian origin in duple time (hop-step-close-step) 

–DOT:  one of a series of patterns used especially on fabric 

–DRAAI:   a winding road or a turn in a polka dance

polkadraai

“Polkadraai is the name of the winding road connecting the diverse vineyards used in our wines. We pay tribute to all things Polka; from the lively dance, to the playful Polka dot pattern. Live on the Polka side of life!”

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Tank Art Gallery at Stellenbosch Hills winery launched in 2010 and is housed inside a refurbished wine tank, hence its name. The gallery’s concrete walls are wine stained, reflecting their origin. 

The Tank Art Gallery is conveniently located inside the Stellenbosch Hills tasting centre. Entry is free. Opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, and 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday. The gallery is closed on Sundays.

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