Dedicated to showcasing African art, Norval Foundation once again engages with local talent to provide a thrilling exhibition for art lovers. From 22 May until 15 September 2024, the exhibition 'GROOT GAT' by Lady Skollie is showcased at Norval Foundation.
Dedicated to showcasing African art, the Norval Foundation once again engages with local talent to provide a thrilling exhibition for art lovers.
‘GROOT GAT’ not only refers to Boesman’s Gat, a freshwater cave in Kimberley but also addresses the significant historical gap within the Cape Coloured communities. This cave, once a sacred well and fishing site for indigenous people, was later seized by colonisers. Lady Skollie intertwines this history with her personal narrative.Born Laura Windvogel in 1987 in Cape Town, Lady Skollie experienced firsthand the complexities of the new South Africa within the Cape Coloured community.
The ‘GROOT GAT’ exhibition at Norval Foundation serves as a testament to the power of art in challenging the status quo and reclaiming narratives.
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