Fun ceramics in Hyde Park

The monkey is the symbol of wit and humour and shows the fun side of Ardmore Ceramic Art.

Though not all pieces depict monkeys, their quirkiness has been captured in the ‘Celebrating the Year of the Monkey’ exhibition at Charles Greig Jewellers in Hyde Park from 12 August to 29 August.

The works are meant to capture both the fun, mischievous nature of the monkeys as well as the prowess and knowledge associated with baboons. African tones also resonate throughout these colorful, playful pieces.

Speaking about the latest Ardmore works, Fée Halsted, founder of Ardmore Ceramic Art, said, “The artists and I have had so much fun and have enjoyed working in collaboration with Christopher Greig to produce new works for the ‘Celebrating the Year of the Monkey’ exhibition.

“The new rickshaw sculptures are a tribute to the wonderful cross-cultural images that make Durban and KwaZulu-Natal unique and colourful – and our province is alive with naughty monkeys. Their energy and vitality make our province tropical, rich and spicy.”

Ardmore Ceramic Art began in 1985 when Halsted began teaching her first student. The artists’ works have been sold at Christies, Sotheby’s and Bonham’s in London and to collectors in New York, Los Angeles and Paris.