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GALLERY SITES, CAPE TOWN
ABOUT OUR ART PINS CURRENTLY DROPPING ANCHOR AT THE V&A WATERFRONT & IN SEA POINT"The very observation of beauty is the absence of the observer."
- J. Krishnamurti
Influenced by Krishnamurti's philosophy on the observation of beauty as being perceived in a state of being in which the self is entirely absent, part of Ruby Blankfield's Manifesto is that the digestion and absorption of art can occur outside the walls of the white cube, in spaces and places where it's easier to let go and abandon the self as observer. Often it's in these pure moments of dissolved ego and abandoned self that we become experiential and immersive beings, feel connected to the all and are able to liberate ourselves from the shackles of our conditioned separateness.
Inducing synesthesia like states triggers our senses to overlap into realms wherein it's possible to hear colours, taste sound or mirror touch. The perception of beauty is amplified here because the self is convinced to be unconstrained, less dominant, more fluid and more absent. Our modus operandi for achieving this end is sensory overload and sensory overlap, in environments totally dissimilar to white cubes. Hence other places and spaces, where the effects of a-lot-going-on-simultaneously, provides enough of a distraction to really lose oneself.
Conversely, whilst white cube galleries restrict and restrain sensory flow in one dimensional spaces, locking observers, absorbers and viewers in, new artists are locked out. Our aim is to break open the white cube; allowing unknown, exotic, emerging, peripheral, fresh and sometimes long forgotten artists in, providing walls for their works in unexpected and atypical places and spaces that are multi-sensory. In many ways, this implies the democratisation of the observation of art without compromising aesthetics, talent or the artistic merits of a work.
Just as the democratic process (in theory) relies on participation and active citizenry so too Ruby Blankfield's vision relies on her 'place holders' be they vendors, operators, public spaces, restaurants, bars, hotels, corporate offices or the like, to become vessels for the transformative power of art, thus supporting artists, growing community and introducing their clients, staff or patrons to artworks they might not otherwise, ever see or experience.
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GALLERY SITE #3. THE PRESS BAR & GRILL
'COFFEE CEREMONY', AN EXHIBITION OF SPIRITUALITY AND VISUAL ESCAPADE TO ACCOMPANY BRUNCH AND DINNERTHE PRESS BAR & GRILL, SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN
THE RITUAL OF COFFEE, THE SPIRITUALITY OF MANNA, BRUNCH, LUNCH AND DINNERThe Press Bar & Grill is located at 299 Main road, Sea Point inside the loving heart of a beautifully restored Art Deco building that was home for many years to the only harware store in Sea Point. Anyone who is native to the area will have fond memories of running into Laughtons Harware on a Sunday afternoon to pick up nails, a drill, pots of paint or potted plants. This gorgoeus pink Deco diety was renovated with heritage in mind and today her characteristic pink wings nest a variety of gorgeous tenants including Poetry, Montreal Bagels, Rapt, Our Local and The Press Bar & Grill.
The Press is owner run by the superb Justine Heppel and serves an array of delicious Kosher fare from tapas to falafel to burgers - both vegan & meat burgers, amazing cocktails and craft beers. Signature favourites include the Hummus Plate, Jalapeño Poppers, 'La Tribune Nicoise', - a delicious and generous tuna salad, 'The Mother Hen' - a Chicken Schnitzel. with beer battered onion rings, rocket and lemon aioli and 'Apple Pie Nachos' - a dessert with a twist.
Brunch begins the day and their offering of loaded hash browns with scrambled egg and grilled tomatoes or fully packed wraps together with great coffee served only with plant-based milks, will keep your morning energised and your day in flow!
It was really a joy to curate an art wall for this very special restaurant. The outcome was unexpected and transformational. An eclectic mix of works from 13 Cape Town based artists blend seemlessly together and include the likes of Michael Elion, Max Wolpe, Eris Silke, John Bauer, Logan Woolfson, Christopher Peter, Roy Zetisky, Sabine van Lagen, Sheila Huth, Philip Cohen, Barbara Lewis, Lance Herman and Marc Hoberman.
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MATCH MAKING OR, FOOD & ART PAIRINGS ;)
ARTISTS FEATURED: MICHAEL ELION & SHEILA HUTH -
OUR ART GALLERY AT THE PRESS, SEA POINT
A SPRINKLING OF THE DELICIOUS, FEELS-LIKE-HOME MENU OFFERINGS-
Sheila Huth, Luscious Pomegranates, 2024 -
Vegan & meat burgers, with all the trims including Press signature battered onion rings.
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Sheila Huth, Sourdough bread and fig, still life, 2024 -
A double espresso & a game of Chess
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Max Wolpe, Coffee Ceremony, 2009 -
John Bauer, The Kite Strings are only in your Mind, 2026 -
Max Wolpe, Still Life with Pear, 2013 -
Vegan and meat burgers with all the trimmings
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Kosher wine and craft beer on tap
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Sabine van Lagen, Hazy Sundown, 2025 -
Sabine van Lagen, Blush, 2025 -
Sabine van Lagen, Atlantic Paradise, 2026
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GALLERY SITE #2: CAUSE | EFFECT, V & A Waterfront
SIP THE DREAM IN THE NUMBER ONE MOST VISITED SITE ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT -
CURRENT EXHIBITION
FEATURED ARTISTS LOGAN WOOLFSON, ERIS SILKE, ROY ZETISKY -
FEATURING CERAMIC ARTISTS JOHN BAUER AND VAN WESSELS
PORCELAIN AND CLAY MEET BOTANICAL INFUSIONS AND COCKTAILS -
"PAINTING FOR ME, IS LIKE LYING IN THE SUN." - ERIS SILKE
ARTIST FEATURE, ERIS SILKE Acrylic on canvas -
A MIXOLOGY OF MEDIUMS
A COCKTAIL OF CLAY, PORCELAIN, PHOTOGRAPHY, ACRYLIC PAINT AND RUBIK'S CUBES -
GALLERY SITE #1: DENISE'S DELIGHTS
AN ART GALLERY IN A SEA POINT CAKE SHOP AND BAKERY -
DENISE'S DELIGHTS MEETS RUBY BLANKFIELD IN A FAMILY AFFAIR
PINK FREUD-
Eris Silke, Lady of the Lake II, 2025 -
Unicorn Cake
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Christopher Peter, Peonies from Michael Stevenson in Four Vases, 2025 -
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Christopher Peter, Preparations for a Country Ball, 2025 -
TWO TONE SWIRL CUPCAKES, PEACH & ICE BLUE
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Christopher Peter, Madame Recamier and Madame De Stael in an Eastern Cape Garden. (Allenby rd, East London), 2023 -
UNICORN CUPCAKES
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