The flamelily, national flower of Zimbabwe, is probably the most recognisable and universally loved symbol of our country. The striking red frilly-petaled “Gloriosa Superba” grows in the veld and aptly comes into flower at Christmas. Many an expedition was embarked upon when we were kids, riding barefoot in the open back of the farm truck…
This sculpture has come a long way. Made from springstone, a dark, hard, black serpentine which is part of a seam of sedimentary rock forming the horse-shoe shaped geological formation in Zimbabwe known as The Great Dyke, the raw stone is hewn by hand in large chunks before being transported to Harare for sculpting. Richard…
Whose roses look better? Our abundant “Leaping Salmon” flowering so beautifully during our summer opening, or Cathy Layzell’s luscious, opulent blooms in oil? Our conclusion is that they complement each other perfectly and both bring the utmost pleasure. And the overall winners surely have to be the buyers of this exquisite soft and subtle painting…
Ever since my Junior school friend Gina wowed me with their family heirloom of a glass replica of the famous 3,106 carat Cullinan diamond, I have been fascinated by that mine. So when I heard about local resident Johan du Plessis making sculptures out of horseshoes there, I decided to visit. After an hour and…
“Richly Wrapped” Saturday 4th October – Saturday 13th December 2014 10am – 4pm at Fillingdon Farm, Piddington, High Wycombe, Bucks HP14 3BL. An exhibition of original paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and craft throughout autumn. The gallery is open daily Wednesdays – Saturdays, 10am – 4pm. [email protected]