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Smithfield Firms Up Its Role in Art
In spite of the BibberChill Art Exhibition being held at the Red Barn, well away from the centre of BibberChill activity, its success was confirmed by the general enthusiastic response shown by visitors to the event.– and the number of sales by the artists.
Organised by the local art group but supported by many others, the event introduced several newcomers to the local scene. Bethulie’s Bets de Bruyn’s sculpture was an interesting addition, as was the fascinating dot-art of Pietie Steyn, also from Bethulie.
Two other visiting artists, both from Zastron, exhibited for the first time in Smithfield. Anari Lategan displayed her fascinating sketches of children while Sarah Bekker specialises in landscapes.
Another newcomer, helping to consolidate Smithfield’s role in local art, Hester Hattingh came to the exhibition from Aliwal North with an established reputation while regulars, Jo du Plessis from Rouxville and namesake, but unrelated, Annette du Plessis of Bethulie again put their stamp on the exhibition and helped place the emphasis on its interesting diversity.
The support from Richard Proctor Sims in the form of a display of works from his own gallery in Philippolis was the added strength the exhibition needed to confirm it’s success.
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