The School of Nel Ceramics

It’s been a few years since we last exhibited work by the group of artists from Calitzdorp who are informally referred to as The School of Nel. Since we last showed their work, their mentor Hylton Nel has packed up his world-famous home and studio, and moved – and so it’s been a challenge for his proteges to create, glaze and fire any new work. A few weeks ago, I received a knock on my door that was followed by a giant, tatty cardboard box filled with colourful, ceramic creatures made by Imeldo ‘Melvin’ Wagenaar. And then a week after that I received another box of bubble-wrapped ceramics delivered by Hannes ‘Basie’ Gerhardus himself! The two artists have found a way to create work and its their work that we can offer you in this catalogue.
 
Since we have received these new pieces, Hylton has made international headlines by his current-collaboration with the high fashion brand Dior. With a catwalk filled with over-sized …. cats – Nel has proven to the world that even potters in a small Klein Karoo town can make it to the bright lights of Paris and the world. My hope is that these pieces travel far and wide and continue to bring joy to those who collect their work,
 
 

Please note that the work in this catalogue is made by Hylton’s former studio assistants; glazing inconsistencies and minor cracks do appear in some of the pieces. Should you like detail shots of any individual pieces, kindly let us know and we will send them to you. For all inquiries and for sales, please contact us via email or Whatsapp:

(e): info@chandlerhouse.co.za
(t): +27 83 271 0029

 
 
 
 

Works by Imeldo "Melvin" Wagenaar

A Lion at Rest

Glazed Ceramic

34cm long

R16 200 (sold)

These works are by H.G Bassie

Lion Laying Crossed Legs

Glazed Ceramics

28cm long

R8 200

Lion Sitting with a Bone

Glazed Ceramic

19cm high

R2 200

Lion Sitting

Glazed Ceramic

23cm high

R2 400

Rabbit with a Carrot

Glazed Ceramic

16cm high

R3 200 (sold)

Lion Standing

Glazed Ceramic

22cm high

R6 500 (sold)

Lion Sitting with a Goat

Glazed Ceramic

25ch high

R8 200 (sold)

Past Exhibitions at the Gallery

Karoo Winter

An ‘En Plein Air’ Exhibition by Jenny Parsons

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