More than just a place for art lovers to immerse themselves in creative beauty, The Gallery at Ballito Lifestyle Centre is also a platform for local artists to showcase their talent
Sharon has been working in pottery for 35 years. Early in her career, while running a business in Pilgrim’s Rest, her work focused on functional kitchenware. But after moving to KZN six and a half years ago to be closer to her children, Sharon shifted her practice to more decorative creations.
Asked about Periphery, Darren Reddy spoke of marginalized people once pushed to society’s edge. His charcoal and acrylic works bring those voices into focus, reflecting on freedom, democracy and the power of representation.
As part of our conversations around Periphery, Suraya Tewary reflected on what it means to create from the margins of conflict. For her, art is a responsibility, a way to highlight the unspoken suffering of women and children caught in war.
For SOOCHI, Periphery embodies change. The way life peels us from old paths while leaving us whole. Her shifting mediums and subjects reflect this fluidity, creating art that embraces uncertainty and transformation.
In reflecting on Periphery, Gift Dlamini spoke about his use of newspaper as canvas, a material once on the margins of his practice that became central to his voice. Through portraits and animals, he captures spirit, story and our connection to nature.
In her response to Periphery, Nicole Pletts reflected on what matters most: family. Her serene simplified paintings focus on the “starring role,” while everything else remain peripheral – a quiet metaphor for life and art alike.
The Gallery is proud to present Periphery, an intriguing new exhibition that encourages viewers to venture into the uncharted territories of perception.