Investing in art – South African perspective
Investing in art is a gamble, and an expensive one at that, but it’s full of excitement and opportunity. In the eye of the beholder Most art is subjective and often times simply bought because the buyer likes how it looks or knows the artist and either wants to support them, or is guilted into buying it. Some art, however, falls into the category of a lucrative...Read More
Flowers to last a lifetime.
When you say “artificial flowers” most people cringe. Over the years, badly made plastic flowers have given this décor item a bad rap. Read More
Corli Slabbert is a lover of the wild things with a deep appreciation for nature
Corli knew from a very young age that she wanted to paint. There were no dreams of being a fireman or a princess. From day one, it was art all the way. After completing her fine arts degree at TUT and specializing in textile design, she committed herself to both these fields, seamlessly intertwining her textile design business with her fine art painting. Today she is...Read More
Nelléne Louw: The Colourful Creative Extraordinaire
Nelléne Louw is a talented and creative artist residing in the Green South of Johannesburg. She has been painting and sketching her whole life, but it was during the COVID-19 lockdown that she explored new techniques and took her art in a bright new direction. “Lockdown unlocked my creativity when I realised I needed new challenges. I started experimenting...Read More
The Creative Mind Behind Mervyn Gers Ceramics
HOMEMAKERS Fair has enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with Mervyn Gers Ceramics, internationally renowned for their one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces and handmade dinnerware. Uniquely handcrafted in Cape Town for a world of function, soul, and style, the multi award-winning company is all about individuality and durable design — with a dash of sexy rebel spirit. The...Read More
The new nostalgia is naughty AND nice
Decorate like your granny and join the embroidery and ceramic art revolution A stitch in time… The art of embroidery has a long history reaching back to some of the very first creations of ancient humans. Bone needles and threads have been used for thousands of years to adorn all manner of fabrics. Our ancestors used it to express their creativity, give an item...Read More
8 Fantastic Wooden Craft Ideas
Bring some warmth into your home or office design story with these eight easy but impactful wooden craft ideas. Read More