STATE OF MIND Screenings and Exhibition

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A fantastic combination of South African art and performance documentaries, visual art and spoken word performance.

 >>VANSA WESTERN CAPE> and Filmusic Productions are proud to invite you to an exciting exhibition called “State of Mind” with a blend of
local film screenings and soulful live performances from some Cape Town’s spoken word, soul and Hip-Hop Artists.

At VANSA’s Spin Space, VANSA WESTERN CAPE, 8 Spin Street, Cape Town.

Film Screenings followed by Q & A Sessions with some of the filmmakers and artists: 18h00 - 20h00 each evening.

Film Date
I mike what I like 16th November 2009
Jitzvinger: Maak it Aan 18th November 2009
Brush 20th November 2009
Rewind 23rd November 2009
Daughters of the Spirit, Mother of Mine 25th November 2009

These are South African documentaries with visual arts and performing arts storyline (Please see the Filmographies attached). Visual and Performing artists biographies is a popular theme in the movie world/ film industry. Filmmakers have always been fascinated by artists’ biographies, especially if it includes struggle with insanity, drug addiction or social conventions. In addition, it gives them an opportunity to depict original or resurrected artworks on the big screen.

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State of Mind Exhibition


State of Mind Exhibition: 30th November 2009 – 11th December. Opening on the 30th November 2009, 18h00 – 22h00

This is a performing and visual arts opening where a performer recites/sings while the visual/fine artist is painting the words, feeling and/or their interpretation of what the performing artists is conveying to the audience. Please see the Artists Biographies attached. 


ARTIST LINE-UP

Performing Artist (s) Visual & Fine Artist (s)
Bulelwa Basse Loyiso Qanya
Eavesdrop Janet Botes
Ndlumlathi Mzimkhulu Manyisane
Thobekile Bridget Mbanda Chuma Madolo
Ubuntu Stand Ave Aphelele Mlaza

There will also have visual and fine art exhibited/ displayed across the venue during the opening night. The above mentioned Visual and Fine artists will also be exhibiting their work for the State of Mind Exhibition. Catch their Exquisite artwork at amazing prices!!!

R.S.V.P to: Hope Magona: hope@vansa.co.za or call 021 465 7895 / 074 267 2759

Materials for the exhibition and opening have be sponsored by Plascon South Africa (Pty) ltd