Open Studios Kommetjie

Snippets of work for @openstudioskommetjie 2025 by @rufuspaintings @nicolettegeldenhuys @alldermanart 💙 Save the date 5-7 Dec 2025 10am until 5pm Free- No tickets required #openstudiokommetjie #openstudios #southafricanart

Moments captured last year in @momberg.studio @ruthlerouxpaintings @leahrolando_art open spaces 💙 Open Studios Kommetjie 2025 5 – 7 Dec • 10 – 5pm www.openstudioskommetjie.co.za @openstudioskommetjie 📸 images by @katrien021

We are all gearing up to welcome you into our creative spaces for @openstudioskommetjie 2025. Save the Date: Fri, 5 Dec – Sun, 7 Dec 2025 10am – 5pm Entry is free – no tickets required Hope to see you there! #openstudiokommetjie #southafricanart

5 Weeks until @openstudioskommetjie 2025!!! Put it in your calendar if you haven't done so already! ○ Friday 5 Dec – Sunday 7 Dec ○ 10am – 5pm ○ FREE! No tickets are required Link in Bio to our website with all the info you need 😀 Printaps available @tracey_seeff (SEEFF Village Place • Erica Road Kommetjie) #openatudioskommetjie

Glimpse at new work by @jean.america_blackfoot_art for his @openstudioskommetjie exhibition Save the date 5- 7 Dec Link to all information in bio! #jeanamerica #southafricanart #openstudiokommetjie

Meet our Artists: Nicolette Geldenhuys @nicolettegeldenhuys Nicolette’s art practice is a rich tapestry woven from diverse media, including printmaking, painting, drawing, and collage. Her printmaking focuses on dry point, monotype, and low-toxic etching techniques, reflecting a deep commitment to both craftsmanship and environmental consciousness. Though she learned the printmaking basics from artist Mimmie van der Merwe, Nicolette’s journey has been largely self-directed, marked by a continuous exploration of materials and methods. Her printmaking work integrates botanical and sea algae monoprints, water colour, oil and charcoal monotypes, dry point engraving, collagraphs, painting and drawing, revealing a dynamic interplay between technique and emotion. Transitioning from representational to abstract expression, Nicolette now also employs mixed media to convey a profound emotional landscape in her paintings. “I view creative expression as both a profound gift and a deep spiritual practice. For me, art is not just a personal endeavour, but a meaningful collaboration with my Creator. My work frequently explores the liminal spaces between the seen and unseen, the tangible and the intangible—capturing moments of experience that defy simple explanation, yet resonate on a visceral, emotional level. I draw inspiration from the world around me—shaped by the landscapes I inhabit, the people I encounter, and my quiet inner dialogue that seeks to make sense of both the pain and beauty inherent in the human condition. I find meaning in the often-overlooked moments of daily life, and I use my art as a form of abstract storytelling. My work blends representational elements with abstract expression, creating layers of depth that invite personal interpretation. My hope is that viewers will discover fragments of their own stories within the layers of my art, allowing the work to resonate in unique, individual ways.” #artliveshere #openstudioskommetjie #southafricanart #arteventcapetown #capetownartist #contemporysouthafricanart

Meet our artists: Jean America @jean.america_blackfoot_art Mural artist Jéan America draws inspiration from the ocean’s majesty and the natural beauty that surrounds him, as well as from his connection to the community of his home town. He creates psychedelic, sometimes arbitrary works of art by layering colours and incorporating found objects. Jéan’s childhood was marked by challenges and difficulties as he navigated the complexities of Ocean View’s streets and struggled in school. Growing up in the 1990s in a new South Africa presented its own set of hurdles, with limited opportunities and an uneven playing field being the norm. Caught up in the midst of social issues that were often overlooked or misunderstood, young Jéan formed impressions that shaped his perspective on the world. Despite these challenges, he developed a passion for street art murals as a teenager. It wasn’t until much later that he mustered the courage to explore this creative outlet. His artistic journey formally began with a two-year course in art, through which he explored 2D and 3D art, graphic design, and multimedia. His focus on animation in his second year laid the foundation for his future endeavours. As a community artist, Jéan has had the privilege of participating in prominent events like the Emzantsi Carnival, Cape Town Carnival, and Gauteng Carnival, which helped him hone his skills as a scenic artist, fabricator, sculptor, and set builder. In 2024, when HopeTown introduced him to the Open Studios Kommetjie artist collective, he saw it as another opportunity to refine his craft and produce high-quality art that showcases his unique style. Do visit @openstudioskommetjie 5-7 December to meet Jean and engage with his work. #muralartist #artliveshere #openstudioskommetjie

Our giveback project is live!! Link in bio Artwork Raffle Stand a chance of winning one of 38 original artworks by supporting our raffle! For the minimal cost of R100 a ticket, you could win an artwork by one of the following past or present participants in Open Studios Kommetjie: Gill Allderman, Jéan America, Kim Black, Astrid Blumer, Wim Botha, Jenny Chadwick, Karen Elkington, Jane Eppel, Nicolette Geldenhuys, Laurel Holmes, Odette Howell, Leah Johnson, Noeleen Kleve, Michele Koch, Ruth le Roux, Beth Lowe, Caryn McArthy, Kristen McClarty, Ian Miller, Joanne Milne, Mariëtte Momberg, Rufus Nolan, Johann Nothnagel, Janet Ormond, Adrian Owen, Anneke Potgieter, Lisa Ringwood, Leah Rolando, Shaune Rogatschnig, Nicky Roselli, Eugenie Skelton, Chip Snaddon, Sharday Swanepoel, Michelle van Reenen, Françoise van Vuuren, Elizabeth Vels, and Theresa Wormser. Proceeds will again support the NPO HopeTown @hopetownov @hopetown_industry in Ocean View, alongside a local artist-led community project. HopeTown’s work is invaluable to our area. Through education, skills training, and mentoring, they create opportunities for holistic development that both uplift individuals and strengthen the community. At Imhoff Farm, visitors can explore HopeTown’s shop and workshops, meet the team, and see their inspiring work firsthand. At the bus stop just outside the farm entrance, visitors will also be able to view the creative community project funded by our Give Back Project. Led by local mosaic artist Reagan Rubain, @reagan_rubain ,this project brings skill-sharing, community employment, and public space upliftment into focus. Local residents have been participating in the project, learning mosaic techniques while contributing to a new permanent artwork in the neighbourhood. You’ll find it on this year’s event map under Public Art. Don’t miss out! Get those tickets! @openstudioskommetjie proudly sponsored by Seeff @tracey_seeff #artliveshere #openstudioskommetjie #artraffle