We are thrilled to announce dates and details of Eksteen's 11^th solo exhibition "FIFTY" This exciting show of new works will open on October 28^th at AITY Gallery, Shop 1, Heritage Square, 9 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek. The exhibition will run until 17 November 2023.

Artist Statement - FIFTY

"How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how the time has flown. How did it get so late so soon?" ― Dr. Seuss

Time is a fundamental dimension of the human experience. We use it to coordinate our lives, organise our memories and to make plans. Culturally we think of time as an unstoppable linear flow. Although a problematic concept in physics, we have perfected measuring it, and developed a refined "sense of time" as a mandatory tool for a healthy personal life and professional success.

Our subjective experience of time is however very different from how time is measured. Psychologists and social scientists agree that our experience of time speeds up with age. In a recent scientific study published in the "European Review," Professor Adrian Bejan presented an argument based on the physics of neural signal processing. He hypothesized that, over time, the rate at which we process visual information slows down, and that this is what makes time "speed up" as we grow older.

He argues that: "As we age, the size and complexity of the networks of neurons in our brains increases – electrical signals must traverse greater distances and thus signal processing takes more time. Moreover, ageing causes our nerves to accumulate damage that provides resistance to the flow of electric signals, further slowing processing time." Focusing on visual perception, Bejan suggests that slower processing times result in us perceiving fewer "frames-per-second" – more actual time passes between the perception of each new mental image. This is what leads to time passing more rapidly.

It is within this context that Corné Eksteen, who is turning 50, explores his own personal subjective experience of time speeding up. He uses the number 50 and all its contemporary and pop culture associations as inspiration for a body of work that reflects on 5 decades of lived experience and memory. Visually, the work explores the notion of less "frames-per-second."

Visit the FIFTY website

The Travelling Art Gallery will be showcasing work by 22 South African artists in their 20^th exhibition in Europe this coming November. This exciting show will take place from 2 to 25 November in the HOFSTATT district in Munich.

From The Travelling Art Gallery:
Vorfreude auf München!
Vom 2.11.-25.11.2023 stellt The Travelling Art Gallery in der Hofstatt Munich aus. Wir freuen uns auf jeden Besucher, auf viele Wiedersehen und auf irrsinnig tolle neue Kunst. Danke für Weitersagen, Kunst verbindet & Kunst verändert Leben!

Get more info on the
The Travelling Art Gallery website

A revamped Ink Box Art will be launching on October 12^thand 13^th. This artist-centric exhibition space, owned and managed by highly regarded South African artist, Johan Alberts (Artist Website) will focus on fresh, ground-breaking and thought-provoking art that pushes the boundaries of creativity.

Located in the gorgeous sea-side Cape Town suburb of Kalk Bay, INK BOX ART will launch it's new look and curatorial approach under Alberts with a group show entitled NEW + NOW, Catch a new work by Eksteen as part of this show.

Get more info on the
INK BOX ART website

Eksteen will be returning to this prolific art fair with representation by The Barnes Collective Gallery. Catch a selection of his most recent works at The Barnes Collective Gallery stand (H10) from the 19^th to 22^nd October 2023 at Battersea Park.

For more information and tickets to the fair visit the AAF website
For private pre-opening viewings contact Natasha Barnes at
The Barnes Collective Gallery

Eksteen will be showing new work in KZN for the first time in over a year. The Gallery at Ballito Lifestyle Centre will be hosting a group exhibition titled "Impression/Expression" from October, 5^th 2023. This exciting gallery in gaining momentum in the KZN art scene, so make sure not to miss this exciting exhibition.

For more information and updates keep an eye on The Gallery, Ballito Lifestyle Centre's Facebook Page

AITY Gallery is proud to present “Tonal Tapestries: From Subtle Whispers to Bold Strokes,” a curated group exhibition that invites art enthusiasts on a journey through the captivating world of contrasting expressions. This unique showcase brings together a diverse collection of artworks, ranging from serene and understated pieces to vibrant and bold creations.

As visitors enter the gallery, they will be enveloped by an atmosphere where tranquility and vivacity coexist harmoniously. The exhibition’s title, “Tonal Tapestries,” symbolizes the interplay of tones, textures, and artistic styles that weave together to form a rich and immersive tapestry of visual experiences.

The exhibition features a carefully curated selection of artworks created by renowned artists from various backgrounds, each with their distinctive voice and approach. The pieces on display explore the dynamic relationship between neutral tones and vibrant colors, showcasing the power of contrast and the infinite possibilities it offers.

From the delicate nuances of soft brushstrokes and subtle hues to the energetic bursts of vivid pigments and bold gestures, “Tonal Tapestries” invites viewers to appreciate the breadth and depth of artistic expression. The juxtaposition of different mediums and styles further enhances the visual dialogue within the exhibition, encouraging visitors to engage with the diverse range of creative voices represented.

Throughout the gallery space, visitors will have the opportunity to discover the intricacies of each artwork, unveiling hidden narratives and personal interpretations. Whether it’s the delicate balance between light and shadow in a monochromatic composition or the exuberant explosion of colors in an abstract masterpiece, every piece contributes to the overarching narrative of the exhibition.

This exciting group exhibition will showcase two new works by Corné Eksteen.

For more information on Tonal Tapestries visit the AITY Gallery website

We are thrilled to announce dates and details of Eksteen's next solo exhibition "soundWORKS" This exciting interactive show of new works will open on June 10^th at SPACE Curated, Wellington Place, 4 Harbour Road, Hermanus. The exhibition will run until 30 June 2023.

Artist Statement - soundWORKS

Contemporary life is proliferated with audio-visual media. The amalgamation of sounds and images are relatively new in the overall history of human expression and serves as a signifier of our technological advances and continual transition into a digitised world over the last fifty years. Our consumption of audio-visual and multimedia material has become everyday experiences and now represent tools that we consider to be essential in business, cultural expression and entertainment. It is within this context that conceptual contemporary painter Corné Eksteen explores the incorporation of sound into his paintings.

Eksteen removes the linear time-based characteristic of sound in his visualisation approach and creates figurative audio-visual compositions or soundscapes, by focussing on the vibrational nature of sound. This vibrational attribute of both sound and light, often represented graphically as sinusoidal waves constitutes the foundation from which he visually interprets his subject matter. The subject is thus celebrated for both its physical appearance and its incorporated audio properties.

Completed works are scanned into a neural network, utilising several algorithms and AI platforms to interpret the waveforms and colour values within the work. Isolated sinusoidal waveforms inside the images are reverse engineered into an audio file, rooted in a sound bank consisting of over a thousand sound samples captured by the artist. Each work is exhibited with a QR code from which the accompanying AI interpreted soundtrack can be accessed via personal handheld devices.

soundWorks is a re-assessment of visual representations of the world, utilizing several artistic traditions such as portraiture and still life. The work explores the unseen nature of the physical world where all matter vibrates at some frequency and as such, could generate sound.

Visit the soundWORKS website

After the hugely successful group exhibition "Time & Tide" earlier this year, State of the Art Gallery has just launched and exhibtion entitled "Visions and Voices" as a follow up show. Catch some of Corné as part of this show.

For more information on "Visions and Voices" visit the SOTA website

May 8^th to 14^th 2023 will see a spectacular pop-up exhibition of Contemporary South African art hosted by The Travelling Art Gallery in the Documenta city of Kassel, Germany. This exhibition will feature a wide selection of work from the TTAG stable, including work by Corné Eksteen. Free consultations will be available from the TTAF team to all visotrs. This pop-up exhibition will be open to the general public and admission is free.

For more information on The Travelling Art Gallery visit the TTAG website

Affordable Art Fair Hampstead will be celebrating its 11th Edition in May 2023 with a handpicked selection of leading local and international galleries. Eksteen will be returning to this fair with representation by The Barnes Collective Gallery. Catch a selection of his most recent works at The Barnes Collective Gallery stand from the 11^th to 14^th May 2023.

For more information and tickets to the fair visit the AAF website
For private pre-opening viewings contact Natasha Barnes at
The Barnes Collective Gallery

State of the ART's Time & Tide (wait for no man) is a constellation of sculptural objects, paintings, paper collage and printmaking that serve as a meditation on the passing and workings of time; and a recording of everyday life.

The word 'tide' in the title refers to a period of time, such as the changing of the seasons - the context originally given to the expression - and not the rising and falling of the ocean.

The exhibition revolves around the theme of the passage of time: nobody can stop the passing of time, or the processes of nature.
- The imprint of time and the memory of materials
- Weathered textures that withstand the test of time
- Repetitive patterns of tides and shifting sky
- Global warming (time, rising sea levels and climate change wait for no person)

The exhibition, showcasing the work of seven artists including Corné Eksteen, Karla Nixon and Jo Roets will be on show from 15 February - 18 March 2023 at State of the Art Gallery in Cape Town with the official exhibition opening on Saturday, February 25^th

For more information on "Time & Tide" visit the
SOTA website
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Rust-en-Vrede gallery kicks off their 2023 exhibition schedule with an exhibition of miniture works titled "Sakpas." The Afrikaans word "Sakpas" in this case is twofold – something that fits snug inside a small pocket or space; or being affordable, not breaking the bank. This exhibition will focus on January-friendly pocket paintings and artworks. Three original works by Corné Eksteen will be included in this exhibition.

Works will be on show and open to the public from 17 January to 28 January 2023.

For more information on the exhibition visit the
Rust-en-Vrede Gallery website