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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Adults exhibit their art at local Lillian Gray Art School
Lillian Gray Art School recently held their annual adult art exhibition, showcasing the talents of their adult students. Read more: Liza Minnelli documentary captures hearts Co-owner, art teacher, and artist Adele Jansen van Rensburg said, on the day, they welcomed guests and artists to see a display of mixed art pieces, ranging from sketches to oil paints, which depicted still life's, landscapes, and everything in between. Weeks, and sometimes months, were put into creating and perfecting these art pieces, some of which were up for sale, while others opted not to sell, as they were still sentimental about their art. 'Letting go is also part of the process, and over time artists learn the self confidence to do that,' said Jansen van Rensburg. The artist has created a lot of art through the years, which she has learned not to hold on to. She thinks letting it go will allow for her art to make someone else happy in their home. Jansen van Renseburg said it takes bravery for artists to showcase their art. 'In the beginning, it is scary. Then you get to the exhibit and see all the beauty your hard work has produced, and you become happy.' Two exhibitions take place each year, one for the children, towards the end of the year, and the adults exhibition in winter. Follow us on our WhatsApp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Art that defies age in Fairland
On July 19, Lillian Gray Fine Art School hosted their Adult Art Exhibition. The art studio served as the best venue for their adult students to boldly display the pieces of art they had worked on in the year thus far. For many of these students, art was a forgotten form of expression, one they had tucked away, having let time, and life with all its inevitable changes, come in the way of. Read more: Soaring high in his journey through art Co-owner and art teacher Adele Jansen van Rensburg shared with the paper why it's never too late to go back to art or start your journey. 'It's a space for anyone who wants to step back into their creativity, or for those who have never picked up a paint brush.' Jansen van Rensburg added that her favourite students were the ones who had never tried art. The artist said that one is never too old to pick up the easel and paint brush. 'I have seen many retired people who neglected their creativity for years, go back to pick up art again.' Jansen van Rensburg says one suppressing their art and creativity is akin to a dam with no fresh water. As she sees it, creativity needs to flow like a river. 'I love seeing the process of someone creating art. I also love when someone bravely comes to school, eager to start their art journey again, even with all their insecurities.' Jansen van Rensburg said witnessing their bravery, and their struggles, it's inspiring that they keep arriving for classes, most importantly for the art. That daily improvement being what she finds most inspiring. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
