Fine Art Magazine Blog: Fremin Gallery Exhibits: Black For More, Nemi Jantzen, Jake Michael Singer. The show will run from October 12th to November 12th

Monday, October 2, 2023

Fremin Gallery Exhibits: Black For More, Nemi Jantzen, Jake Michael Singer. The show will run from October 12th to November 12th

Fremin Gallery is delighted to present "BACK FOR MORE", a new exhibition featuring the works of NEMO JANTZEN and JAKE MICHAEL SINGER.

(The show will run from October 12th to November 12th with an opening reception on Thursday, October 12th from 6 to 8pm).

RSVP at info@fremingallery.com

NEMO JANTZEN "Camouflage" 55" x 59" Nails - One Thread

Nemo Jantzen is a visionary artist who has redefined the boundaries of creativity by embracing unconventional mediums - nails and a single thread and glass domes with photography. Those unique approach to art has captivated audiences worldwide, weaving intricate stories through his remarkable works of art.

As he delved deeper into his artistry, Jantzen realized that the combination of nails and thread could produce astonishing textures and depth. He saw how each nail could be strategically placed to create a subtle or striking effect, and how a single thread could connect them all, like a lifeline to her creative vision.

The work challenges traditional notions of art. His pieces transcend the two-dimensional canvas, taking on a three-dimensional form that left viewers in awe. Using nails and glass domes to build intricate structures, and the thread to weave together narratives that left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who experienced the art.

NEMO JANTZEN "Heat Wave" (White Edition) 62" x 65" Photographs - Glass spheres

Jantzen artistic journey is a testament to the power of imagination and innovation. Through his mastery of unusual mediums, he crafted a body of work that continues to inspire and challenge the boundaries of art. His legacy serves as a reminder that art knows no bounds, and that true creativity can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

The artist in the studio

Jake Michael Singer (b. 1991) experiments with a broad range of disciplines from photography to works on paper, and commands an exquisite mastery of sculpture. Drawing inspiration from the emergent behavior of flocking birds, where the individual is subsumed in the whole, and meditating on the timeless monumentality of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, his Murmurations series speaks to our time. Meticulously constructed, usingup to sixteen thousand meters of marine grade stainless steel for a single sculpture, the Murmurations series establishes his position as one of the leading young sculptors from Africa.

JAKE MICHAEL SINGER "Fresh Murmur" 37" x 27" x 27" Stainless Steel

Singer completed his bachelor’s at Michaelis School of Fine Art in 2013, after deepening his learning over the course of 2012 at Central Saint Martins in London. He was recognized by the Eduardo Villa Foundation Grant both in 2016 and 2017, the youngest sculptor yet awarded this. His work features in private collections in South Africa, Germany, Greece, Canada, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has further completed two large-scale public sculptures in Johannesburg: Dawn Chorus, part of the RMB Collection in the Think Precinct, and Roarke’s Evacuation Plan, a landmark on the Jo’burg skyline. In 2020. His work has been exhibited at Zeitz MOCAA, and his large installation, all the Birds Flew with a Harsh Scream (Marmara), 2020, was featured in Iziko Museum’s most recent exhibition Matereality. It is now currently on exhibition at the Norval Foundation. In October 2021, Singer completed Bennu Stassis, a site-specific installation in a former Hamman in Istanbul dating from 1477.