South African Art Scene Reflects Global Abstraction Trend in September 2014 Exhibitions

September 2014 witnessed a convergence of abstract expressionist influences across South Africa's art scene, with multiple exhibitions showcasing this globalized 'silver period' of abstraction. Kerry Chaloner presented 'Black Dog White Bread' at blank projects in Cape Town, exploring materiality through works like her video 'Too Fresh to Flop'. At Stevenson in Johannesburg, Serge Alain Nitegeka's exhibition 'Into the BLACK' examined the color black's art historical significance using palette packing boxes that reference his itinerant background. Chad Rossouw exhibited 'Planet's Wake' at Brundyn+ in Cape Town, featuring science-fictionalized historical artifacts through cyanotypes and manipulated photography. The Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town mounted 'A Brave New World', celebrating 20 years of democratic art despite institutional challenges. Steven C. Dubin curated Singarum 'Kitty' Moodley's photographic archive at the Centre for Africa at the University of Cape Town, documenting mid-apartheid life in Pietermaritzburg. ArtThrob's editorial team was deeply involved in these events, with deputy editor Chad Rossouw exhibiting and founding editor Sue Williamson reviewing exhibitions. The month revealed South African art aligning with international painting trends while maintaining unique political and craft influences.