11 artworks by Veryan Edwards (Selection)
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“Dualities” exhibition, Artists’ Statement
Metaphysics is a central focus and concern that is reflected[...]
“Dualities” exhibition, Artists’ Statement
Metaphysics is a central focus and concern that is reflected in my work that concerns not only life as it is led in Botswana but in general. Generally, the work is abstract with some occasional use of figurative images. I believe that abstraction is the style of art that leaves the viewer most open to their own perspective and interpretation and the work is thereby more interactive.
The current exhibiton, “Dualities”, reflects an interest in how life is made of opposites, each defining the other, and containing aspects of the other, such as :space” defining “form” or “hot” letting us perceive “cold”. Sometimes we balance these elements and sometimes we discover the synthesis that can arise from their combination or the “higher third” that Plato spoke about. It seems that this helps to drive life forward and is one of life’s challenges for us, dealing with differences and opposing views. The idea of “Ubuntu Civilsaiton” arose from researching the people centred values in Africa spoken about bvy Steve Biko and others. “Ubuntu” according to Makhudu (Philosophy from Africa) is about warmth, empathy, understanding, participation, sharing, harmony, cooperation, family, the Ancestors, communion of Human and Nature and much more. These are the positive attributes of Africa and are part of the ethos of the continent with all its many people. Celebrating thse values seems to be a way of integrating the opposites and the that the recognition of our common humanity is the way forward.
Metaphysics is a central focus and concern that is reflected in my work that concerns not only life as it is led in Botswana but in general. Generally, the work is abstract with some occasional use of figurative images. I believe that abstraction is the style of art that leaves the viewer most open to their own perspective and interpretation and the work is thereby more interactive.
The current exhibiton, “Dualities”, reflects an interest in how life is made of opposites, each defining the other, and containing aspects of the other, such as :space” defining “form” or “hot” letting us perceive “cold”. Sometimes we balance these elements and sometimes we discover the synthesis that can arise from their combination or the “higher third” that Plato spoke about. It seems that this helps to drive life forward and is one of life’s challenges for us, dealing with differences and opposing views. The idea of “Ubuntu Civilsaiton” arose from researching the people centred values in Africa spoken about bvy Steve Biko and others. “Ubuntu” according to Makhudu (Philosophy from Africa) is about warmth, empathy, understanding, participation, sharing, harmony, cooperation, family, the Ancestors, communion of Human and Nature and much more. These are the positive attributes of Africa and are part of the ethos of the continent with all its many people. Celebrating thse values seems to be a way of integrating the opposites and the that the recognition of our common humanity is the way forward.
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"Motho ke Motho Ka Batho"
Oil
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"Identity"
Oil | 0.5x0.6 in
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"UBdet.JPG"
Oil
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"Atlantis Lost - okavango"
Oil | 0.6x0.3 in
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"Mind"
Oil | 0.7x0.6 in
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"detail of"
Oil
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"Chaos and Order"
Oil | 0.6x0.6 in
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"Form and Void"
Oil | 29.9x0.4 in
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"A Life"
Oil
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"Fertile Meeting Point"
Oil | 0.7x0.6 in
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