Basa And IDC Partner To Present ‘Moments In Miniature’ Exhibition For Women’s Month
Basa And IDC Partner To Present ‘Moments In Miniature’ Exhibition For Women’s Month. Business and Arts South Africa (Basa), in partnership with the IDC Gallery, proudly presents ‘Moments in Miniature,’ an evocative exhibition by the talented artist Audrey Lisik. This collection of mixed-media illustrations, commissioned by Basa, employs watercolour, gouache, pencil, and digital art to interpret the first 21 days of lockdown. The exhibition, open throughout August 2024 in tribute to Women’s Day, explores the profound impact of the pandemic on artists across various creative disciplines.
Since 2022, Basa and the IDC have collaborated on initiatives designed to showcase emerging artists and bolster creative entrepreneurs. This ongoing partnership has led to impactful projects such as the IDC Emerging Artists Showcase. The partnership has been instrumental in anchoring the IDC Gallery as a vital space for promoting social and economic development through art, with a focus on youth, women, and people living with disabilities. These initiatives are further complemented by ongoing campaigns and activations that connect creatives to broader markets, ensuring sustained support for emerging talent in South Africa’s vibrant arts sector. The latest collaboration features the poignant work of self-taught artist and illustrator Audrey Lisik. Her collection, divided into two thematic series – ‘Scene’ and ‘People’ – captures the duality of the lockdown experience for artists, balancing their fears with enduring hope and creative spirit.
The Scene series explores the tools, environments, and elements central to various artistic disciplines, using scale to emphasise the anxiety and isolation felt by artists during lockdown. In contrast, the People series offers an intimate view, portraying artists in their homes with their families, pets, and crafts, exuding optimism, resilience, and the enduring spirit of creativity. Reflecting on her collaboration with Basa, Audrey Lisik shared: “Basa has celebrated my voice as an artist and profoundly enriched my creative journey. They have given me the freedom to express and explore, allowing me to dive into the deeper sentiments that shape my work. I am deeply grateful to Basa for encouraging me, and artists like me, to uncover greater purpose and meaning within our craft.”
The ‘Moments in Miniature’ exhibition is one of many projects showcasing the successful partnership between Basa and the IDC. Previous exhibitions like ‘Nexus in Nature’ and ‘Different Pathways’ have also highlighted the diverse talents of South African artists, aligning with Basa’s strategy to support and expand opportunities for creatives within the industry.
Audrey Lisik, a self-taught and self-inspired artist and illustrator, immerses herself in stories, connections, and nature. For her, the essence of being an artist lies in creating joy and identifying moments of escape and peace for her audience. Through this exhibition, Audrey captures the duality of the lockdown experience for artists, balancing their fears with their enduring hope and creative spirit.
