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Functional Wire Art at Wildlife Evenement 2006 (21-10-06)
Proudly South African, wire art is being introduced to the Netherlands
on 22 October 2006 at the 'Wildlife Evenement 2006'.
Nieuwegein, Holland (PRWEB
via PRWeb) October 21, 2006 -- Marcel and Victoria Koning from
Marvic VOF are proud to introduce Wire Art to the Netherlands on
Sunday 22 October 2006.
Like Nelson Mandela, Wire Art is uniquely South African. It originated
from young goat-herders who were unable to buy 'regular' toys (no
money) so they made their own out of discarded wire coat-hangers.
Little wire cars were created with great attention to detail, including
fully-functioning axles, wheels and steering wheels.
The elders saw potential and started making other art objects,
which were then sold to visitors. Each glass bead is placed on a
steel thread by hand, to create functional keyrings, t-lights, magnets,
etc. as well as little animal sculptures. These extraordinary object
'd art are only made on commission.
Wire Art is becoming a rage around the world and the wire artists
enjoy international fame and exposure. Wire Art also helps to combat
crime and unemployment in South Africa, as people without a means
to support themselves are being trained and guided to become wire
artists.
"By their nature, stories from Africa are often sad and pitiful.
What makes me so proud about wire art, is that the wire artists
have taken control of their lives and have found a creative solution
to a difficult situation." - Victoria Koning
If you're in Holland on Sunday, feel free to stop by stand 26 at
the Wildlife Evenement 2006 (http://www.wildlife-evenement.org)
or visit our website to see the wire art and beautiful photo's of
the wire artists at http://streetwires.marvic.biz (both websites
are in Dutch).
Address of the exhibition (10h00-18h00 cet):
't Veerhuis
Nijemonde 4
Nieuwegein
Holland
naar boven
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