Herman van Nazareth
South African 1936-
Landscape
1967
signed
oil on board
56,5 by 67cm excluding frame; 64 by 74 by 4cm including frame

"A member of the celebrated 'Sestiger' Group, Van Nazareth is famed for his sculpture making and portraiture. His landscape paintings form another important body of his oeuvre. No specific geographical placement is suggested in his landscapes; rather his focus lies in presenting atmospheric moments of remembered emotion and the effects of light changes on his colour palette. Here, thick impasto suggests the fecund quality of vegetation and growth. Swathes of lime greens and vermillion reds and orange are cut by colour contrasts of ice blue and cream. The movement created by these juxtaposed colours contrasts dramatically with the implied stillness of uninhabited space." - Barbara Lindop

In celebration of the Hermanus Fynarts Festival 2024, Strauss & Co is proud to feature a selection of works curated by Intethe Gallery, Hermanus. The gallery was established in 2015 by Barbara Lindop, a legendary figure who has devoted over 45 years to identifying the extraordinary talent of Southern African artists. Lindop is perhaps best known for the work on Gerard Sekoto, one of South Africa's most important modernist artists. Twenty-two artworks across the Day and Evening auctions are from Intethe Gallery's collective. Barbara Lindop notes, "These artists, united in their common purpose, create aesthetic and relevant artistic commentary on contemporary sociopolitical concerns. Their work is poetic, powerful, and thought-provoking."

The auction will feature pieces addressing global warming, cultural practices, the beauty and spirituality of the natural world, political commentary, and the celebration of humanity. These themes are conveyed through various mediums including texture, line, colour planes, sculptural and ceramic forms. Lindop emphasises, "It is the privilege of the Gallery to assist in promoting these artists."