Curated by Tamlin Blake, chief curator at Spier Arts Trust, the exhibition features 63 ceramic artworks by 42 artists from across South Africa – each one thoughtfully selected to explore themes of stability, sustainability, and self-reflection.
'Grounded Practice' offers more than a showcase of beautiful objects; it’s a timely conversation about what it means to feel rooted in a world of change.
Rather than dictate a theme from the outset, Blake waited to see what ideas emerged organically from the artists’ submissions.
"What came through, almost overwhelmingly, was a sense of instability – personally, politically, environmentally," she explains. "Many artists were using their practice to find their footing again, to reestablish a sense of balance and belonging. That’s where the title ‘Grounded Practice’ comes from."
Visitors information
Location: Old Wine Cellar, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
Dates: 26 May to 14 September 2025
Times: Open daily from: 9h00 - 17h00
Cost: Entry to the exhibition is free.