OPENING on July 21 at the KZNSA Gallery in Bulwer Road, Glenwood, is the exhibition Intellectual Property. Hosted by Umcebo Design, in partnership with Woza Moya & Friends, the exhibition brings together some of the brightest and most creative people and projects in KwaZulu-Natal in a display of up-cycled, recycled and re-worked design.Participating artists include: Stoneart, SOCACT team from the University of Indiana (South Bend), Crushed Lemon, Marian Immerman, Mike McFadyean, Umcebo Design, Freshlyfound, Guru Girl, Mandy Brockbank, Woza Moya Crafters and Fancy Stitch.

Speaking about her work, Denis Kiggan of Freshlyfound said: “The installation is made from various recycled papers: map, book, sticker backing and envelope.

“Most of the papers have been coloured to mask the print, but not to hide it completely. The flowers are indigenous and include proteas, amaryllis and strelitzias.

“The vase is covered in squares of book paper, lightened with white paint. The decoration is from cut out paper dyed blue and embroidery work in blue cotton. It features some traditional blackwork and also patterns representing the three flowers mentioned above.”

Also showing her work at the exhibition is Marian Immerman, who said: “For years I have been passionate about what I refer to as the three ‘Rs’ — Renaissance, Rebirth and Restoration — which all talk to taking something old, breathing new life into it to make it new and thus continuing the circle of life, while restoring dignity and respect.

“The piece I’ll be showcasing embraces animal conservation and I have used different mediums, such as fabrics and recycled items, to create a statement piece under the heading Art with a Purpose – Cyclical Journeys.

“The focal point of my multi-faceted piece is the metal armature Nyala, a spiral horned antelope native to Southern Africa, mounted on a dartboard and woven with fabric off cuts, earrings, buttons and belts. The message: there are two kinds of players, those who play the game fairly and those who don’t.”

Immerman has also partnered with Premier, producers of Nyala Super Maize, to donate maize meal to children in need in the Nsimbini area.

Around 25% of the 20 000 population in Nsimbini are orphans and one of their greatest needs is food security. Three deserving projects on the KZN South Coast were identified and will receive thirty 12.5kg bags of Nyala Super Maize Meal. The beneficiaries are: The Khaya Langa Pre-School Feeding, The Nsimbini Community Centre Feeding Project and the Igugu La Bantu Sewing Project.

The Intellectual Property exhibition can be viewed at the KZNSA Gallery until August 15. For more information phone 031 277 1705 or visit http://www.kznsagallery.co.za