Richardt Strydom at ESCAP3 Gallery: "Pain is an Unavoidable Side Effect"
I am thrilled to announce my participation in the group exhibition "Pain is an Unavoidable Side Effect" at ESCAP3 Gallery, running from June 3 to July 26, 2024. This exhibition, part of ESCAP3 Gallery's fourth birthday celebration, features works by artists including Bernard Brand, Danelle Heenop, Wim Legrand, Octavia Roodt, Neo Theku, Nina Torr, and myself, Richardt Strydom.
The exhibition theme reflects on a quote from Season II of the HBO Award-winning series "Carnivàle," evoking a paraphrase by Niccolò Machiavelli: "the end justifies the means." The creative process, like life, involves risk and vulnerability, with artists bearing the cost of making and sharing their work. This exhibition explores themes of tenderness, satire, soothing, violence, and brutal honesty, challenging the notion that "wearing your heart on your sleeve" is a weakness, presenting it instead as a noble strength.
About ESCAP3 Gallery
ESCAP3 Gallery was founded to assist artists from Africa and its Diaspora. The gallery showcases both emerging and established contemporary South African artists and artists from the wider African continent. ESCAP3 Gallery is dedicated to providing a space where artists can freely explore and experiment with various mediums and interests, reflecting on identity and their relationship with their environment. The gallery believes in supporting artists' creative research and practice with integrity and respect, acting as an agent for the artists it represents. ESCAP3 Gallery is a proud member of the Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA), an affiliate of the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), and an associate member of the Association for Visual Arts (AVA).
Visit ESCAP3 Gallery
Don't miss the opportunity to witness this remarkable exhibition and explore the diverse works on display. Visit ESCAP3 Gallery in person or online to experience the dynamic world of contemporary African art and support the vibrant community of artists. The exhibition is now open for online viewing HERE.
