RESIDENCY

CURRENT

DADA KHANYISA

July - August 2024

Dada Khanyisa has embarked on a six-week residency at NIROX, dedicating time to a journey of discovery and experimentation. During this period, Dada will delve deeply into exploring the intricacies of the human form and the human condition, aiming to uncover new insights and perspectives. Dada's creative process will be enriched by use of various woods and textiles, materials that will serve as the foundation for innovative artistic expressions. Through this residency, Dada seeks to push boundaries, merging traditional techniques with contemporary concepts to create works that resonate on both a personal and universal level.

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SIBONGAKONKE MAMA

July - August 2024

Sibongakonke Mama embarks on a six-week residency at NIROX, during which she will delve deeply into the concept of home and its associated meanings. Her work critically examines and interrogates the multifaceted nature of what home represents, exploring themes of belonging, identity, and place. Throughout her residency, Sibongakonke will be dedicating her time to the creation of a series of poems that will feature prominently in her forthcoming debut poetry collection. This residency offers her a unique opportunity to reflect on and articulate her perspectives, providing a contemplative space to enhance the depth and nuance of her literary work.

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EBRU KURBAK

July 2024

Ebru's work critically examines the intersections of art, technology, culture, and power. Ebru’s recent projects focus on the historical social and spatial segregation of knowledge, primarily highlighting undervalued textile traditions from women’s, indigenous, and nomadic cultures.

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XWALACKTUN

June 2024

Xwalacktun’s residency is supported by Griffin Art Projects. During his time at NIROX / the Villa-Legodi Centre for Sculpture, he has begun creating two works, the first made from Cedar that the artist brought with, and the second a large sculpture from a fallen oak, depicting a serpent – a common motif in much of his practice. During this time, Xwalacktun will share his knowledge by working collaboratively with South African artists and meet South African master carvers during a guided journey to Limpopo, and participate in a ten-day workshop at the Centre, “Carving X Two” with fellow artists Dada Khanyisa, Collen Maswanganyi, Ben Tuge, Usen Obot, and Simon Moshapo Jnr, culminating in the group exhibition, RELIEF, which will open on 29 June 2024.

The residency promises not only artistic exploration but also a deep dive into the rich cultural and natural tapestry of South Africa, inspiring Xwalacktun's creative journey in profound ways. Through his engagement with local artists and his immersion in the landscape, the residency aims to facilitate an impactful cross-cultural exchange, fostering connections between communities and enriching the artistic dialogue between Canada and South Africa, ultimately bridging continents through shared creativity and understanding.

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OUPA SIBEKO IN COLLABORATION

WITH KAMOGELO WALAZA

June 2024

Oupa Sibeko, in collaboration with Kamogelo Walaza, is leading an ongoing

creative process culminating in a potential exhibition titled LEGAE. In this

project, Sibeko intertwines past, present, and future through significant

objects that evoke deep memories and relationships. His work explores the

agency and residue of memories, particularly those of his grandmother,

and manifests these through a unique visual language in mixed media.

IN CONVERSATION WITH OUPA AND KAMO

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RESIDENCY SPACES AND SERVICES

COOLROOM

UPSTAIRS STUDIO

STUDIO

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WORKSHOP

LOUNGE/DINING

COTTAGE

LOUNGE

MUSIC ROOM / STUDIO

Accommodation consists of a two bedroom double-story house facing north overlooking the Sculpture Park, with a large double-volume studio, mezzanine work space, lounge, dining and entertainment facility. Adjoining the house is an open-fronted sculpture workshop and a second studio.

A separate self-contained 2-bedroom cottage facing west overlooks the water, sheltered from the afternoon sun by aged Bushwillows.

Residencies are fully serviced with meals prepared by Maria and her team in the house kitchen, good 'rural' wifi, and assistance with sourcing materials, building and making to good standards by our management, ground staff and resident carpenter.

A short walk across the lawns of the Park is the Coolroom Complex, a large multi-functional workshop/studio, a Screening Room with cinema seating, a small studio and curator’s office.

The Sculpture Parks’ 30 hectare garden is shared with the public on weekends and with pre-arranged visitors during the week. Residents’ privacy is protected, but it is in the nature of the Foundation’s purpose to encourage engagement.

The restaurant, ‘... And then there was fire’ is open to the public. Residents are encouraged to enjoy its active program of music, performance, culinary-school, yoga, talks, poetry, fashion and related activities; to be part of Bernardo and Manu’s passion for food and the exulted life we hope to bring to South Africans and visitors from afar.

RESIDENCY SPACES AND SERVICES