Art Exhibition: Hues & Tones of Mt.Kilimanjaro
I’ve been working on some artwork echoing moments from my surreal journey up Mt.Kilimanjaro. These will be showcased at the Art @Brynbrook event, running 30 October until 12 November at Brynbrook House. Hope to see you there!
Artist Profile: Donald Barnett
Don Barnett is an independent South African artist operating from his studio in the Western Cape, South Africa.
For the Art @Brynbrook event Don will be showcasing a mystical Ink & watercolour series, echoing moments from his surreal journey up Mt.Kilimanjaro. Please follow the event tab for further details.
Having worked in the art industry for over 30 years, Don is competent within many disciplines; including oils, water-colour, acrylic, pencils, mixed media and photography.
Don’s extensive art career portfolio includes fine art, cartooning, illustrating, leather pyrography, sign-writing, and photojournal assignments specifically tailored around outdoor adventure expeditions. Don has project managed several art community projects, including initiatives within communities of the Southern Peninsula, Cape Town, South Africa.
Don is a competent writer and enjoys journaling about his life experiences which you can find on his website https://donsart.co.za along with a spectrum of images from his creative portfolio.
Slide Presetation:
In addition please join ‘My Mountain Story’ slide presentation where you are invited to take the steps up Africa’s iconic mountain with Don, through a series of spellbinding photographic images.
Please indicate if you wish to attend the presentation so we can cater appropriately. You can book via the events tab or inbox admin for further details.
A Sneek Peek:
Artwork from the series – Hues & Tones of Mt.Kilimanjaro
Title: Enchanted. Ink & Watercolour 91 x 26cm
Crown shyness (also canopy disengagement, canopy shyness,or intercrown spacing) is a phenomenon observed in some tree species, in which the crowns of fully stocked trees do not touch each other, forming a canopy with channel-like gaps.
Gazing up at the canopy from the Mt.Kilimanjaro forest zone, this phenomenon creates dazzling tributaries of light that appear to flow through the towering tree tops above. It is truly an enchanted experience walking amongst these ancient trees.
I will be showcasing this piece together with a mystical Ink & water-colour series, echoing moments from my surreal journey up Mt.Kilimanjaro.
Title: Junction. Ink & Watercolour 26 x 91 cm
Passing through The Heath & Moorland region of Mt.Kilimanjaro can be likened to entering a surreal portal enveloped by a magical aura. The heath is predominantly shrubland, characterised by open, low-growing woody vegetation. Moorland generally refers to highland and high rainfall zones. Interspersed on the landscape are giant alien looking groundsels, having adapted to high altitude.
I will be showcasing this piece together with a mystical Ink & water-colour series, echoing moments from my surreal journey up Mt.Kilimanjaro.