Visitors to Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, at Hermanus, Western Cape, can now see the works of 30 South African artists at a new contemporary art exhibition that estate developer Penny Streeter OBE opened on 12 March 2022.
This is an international art galleries series that includes events at venues in the UK owned by the Streeter family. Entry to the estate and exhibition is free of charge, which is open every day, from 10:00 – 18:00.
Benguela Cove is a specialist wine producer and destination, on the Hermanus Wine Route in the Walker Bay region of the Cape Winelands. The newly curated Benguela Galleries is a further addition to the special experience enjoyed by visitors and guests, which also includes wine tasting cruises on the lagoon and the Moody Lagoon restaurant, with its seasonal menu and fresh local produce.
With its title ‘The Art of Living: Visit, Reflect, Explore and Experience’, the Benguela Cove exhibition features artists with a wide range of contemporary styles and materials.
- In the relaxed atmosphere of the gallery and outside areas overlooking the beautiful lagoon, guests can view the paintings and sculptures, which are all for sale, whilst enjoying award-winning wines from Benguela Cove. In this aesthetically and gastronomically delightful space, guests are invited to reflect, explore and experience the art of living.
Penny Streeter says: “The launch of our international Benguela Galleries here in South Africa was a great success. As a family, we champion new and established art talent at Benguela Cove and our two UK estates, at Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate and Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Sussex. With the growing numbers of visitors to all three venues, they offer an excellent showcase for curated art, to bring art to as wide an audience as possible.”
The featured artists for the opening of Benguela Galleries include: Ann Gadd, Anthony Gadd, Boniface Chikwenhere, Gerhard van Vuuren, Gavin Larkin, Andries Visser, Kevin van Niekerk, Jade Doreen Waller, Jimmy Law, David Kuijers, Louis Chanu, Proud Sibanda, Tertius van Dyk, Haidee Nel, Francois van Dyk and Floris van Zyl.
- In 2021 at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, the Streeters created one of the largest sculpture parks in Europe, resulting from a collaboration with South African artist, Anton Smit.
- The Benguela Cove exhibition sees the return to one of his favourite venues for Floris van Zyl. The expressionist painter’s artwork includes landscapes, still life images, portraits, animals and figure studies:
“The exhibition is a great opportunity for artists. The gallery offers a beautiful light and airy space with large walls and natural light, in which my artworks’ bright colours glow. The space really brings out the character of each painting, as mine are mostly large artworks appreciated from a distance and then further enjoyed from closeup.”
Set in the UNESCO-designated Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate borders the Atlantic coastline and Bot River lagoon. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Whale Coast, Palmiet mountains, vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields throughout the 220-hectare award-winning wine estate, with a stunning array of bird and marine life.
The estate offers a range of experiences for local and international guests of all ages to enjoy; from gourmet dining, lagoon wine tasting cruises, vineyard tours and private wine blending, to childrens’ entertainment and an exciting events calendar.
For information: www.benguelagalleries.com
