Johan Stegmann
Skhokho.net
About the SessionThe Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Benefit Auction forms an integral part of Strauss & Co’s ongoing partnership with one of South Africa’s leading arts festivals. Now in its fifth year, the auction reflects a shared commitment to supporting the visual arts and creating meaningful opportunities for artists and collectors. Held at Stellenbosch Town Hall and accompanied by a curated preview exhibition, the auction brings together works by both emerging and established artists. Its intention is to encourage new and seasoned collectors to engage with and invest in South African art, while expanding the market and improving access to the work of leading local artists. At its core, the auction places artistic excellence at the centre while seeking to create greater visibility and recognition for contemporary artistic practice.
LOT 33
Johan Stegmann
Skhokho.net
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About this Item
signed, dated, numbered 1/10 and inscribed with the title in the margin
Exhibited
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees, Pretoria,’n Goeie Dag vir ’n Slag (Skhokho Sangemphela), 28 September to 3 October 2021.
Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn,'n Goeie Dag vir 'n Slag (A Good Day For A Change), 2023.
Notes
Johan Stegmann is a South African artist best recognized for his highly detailed charcoal drawings and etchings, blending a classical Euro-centric style with subversive elements. His art combines different historical periods, showcasing colliding identities, ideologies, and perspectives. Stegmann's work explores his own identity, often using it as a platform for performative expression, evident in installations, public engagements, and video pieces.
He describes his practice as "Johannesburg-based, using Charcoal, Etchings, and Explosions." Employing the aesthetics and techniques of Renaissance and Romantic art, he crafts narratives rooted in history while incorporating iconography from popular culture, political figures, and South African conflicts to examine contemporary identity, particularly his Afrikaans background. His recent work involves lino cutting, inspired by Pierneef's graphical work, fostering a dialogue with the renowned South African landscape artist.
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