Strauss & co - Michaelis

40 . MICHAELIS AUCTION 61 Chris Swift . the pen is mightier than the sword ‘46664’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 Rusted original Robben Island prison fencing, circa 1964 - 2009 59.5 x 45.5 cm Framed Estimate: R 3 800 – R 5 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winner of Michaelis prize 2009 and of Spier Contemporary 2010, Chris Swift holds a BA(FA) with distinction from Michaelis (2009). Prior to this Swift worked in the advertising industry. He initiated the Time on our hands exhibition at the V&A Waterfront and has exhibited his artworks at various group shows. Swift’s first solo show will be held at Commune One Gallery in 2011. 62 Barend de Wet . Wolhaarstories 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 Acrylic wool on painted canvas 28.5 x 37.5 cm Estimate: R 8 000 – R 10 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Barend de Wet the job of art-making is to insist upon the unobvious - De Wet abhors false attributions of value, these ‘little boxes’ that give social meaning and worth. During a career spanning almost 30 years, beginning as a graduate of Michaelis in 1983, Barend deWet has operated in the interface between material culture and social networks, consistently testing relationships and perceptions. His oeuvre encompasses sculpture, painting, performance, public interventions, fashion, hotel management, tattooing, bee-keeping, competitive yo-yoing and productive collaborations.