Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rodney Alan Blumenfeld South African B.1953.
Round earthenware platter, 1995.
Earthenware clay, press moulded, with metalic oxides and matt glazes.
Rodney Alan Blumenfeld South African B.1953. creates deeply textured, sensual and motif-laden ceramic forms. Each innovative and unique art piece strives to maintain a traditional tribal identity transposed into contemporary art,craft and design. Within each singular expression of creativity lies a precious reminder of ritual and custom, exuding presence of age-old mystery while spontaneously arousing vital powers of the imagination.
Training
Bachelor of Architecture – University Natal South Africa, 1980.
Ceramic Science – Technikon, Durban, Natal, 1986.
Awards
Judges Award – Ceramic Artists Association of W.A. Annual Exhibition – September 2009.
City of Melville Art Awards – Highly Commended 2009 – WA.
Longhouse Reserve – New York – USA.
Klenot/Dekora – Palace of Culture, Prague – Czechoslovakia 2000.
Art for Asia – Hong Kong – China 1997.
Design Award National Ceramics Biennale 1996 – South Africa.
1st Prize Corobrik Ceramic Expo – South Africa 1989.
Private Collections
Bill Clinton – Former President USA.
Nelson Mandela – Former President of South Africa.
Tina Turner – Singer and song writer.
Peter Gabriel – Musician.
King Goodwill Zwelitini – King of the Zulu Nation
Sir Niall Fitzgerald – Global Chairman Unilever – UK.
Public & Corporate Collections
K.H. Eberle Museum – Basel Switzerland
Longhouse Reserve – New York
Museum of Modern Art – Montreal Canada
Fort Lauderdale Airport – Florida USA
Durban Art Gallery – Johannesburg Art Gallery
Hilton Hotel – Johannesburg
Hyatt Regency Hotel – Johannesburg
Unilever Corporate Headquarters – South Africa
U.S. Embassy – Pretoria, South Africa
Ernst & Young – La Lucia Ridge – South Africa
Sibaya Casino Complex – Natal, South Africa
Exhibitions
T.V.H.Gallery – Sydney – September 2009
Fremantle Contemporary Art Gallery – Fremantle W.A.
Margaret River Gallery – Margaret River W.A.
Aspects of Kings Park – Perth W.A.
“Klostere” Gallery – Freiburg – Germany 2002
Longhouse Reserve – The Hamptons – New York – USA
Klenot / Dekora – Palace of Culture – Prague – Czechoslovakia 2000
The Westminster Craft Show – London – UK 1999
Art for Asia – Hong Kong – China 1997
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Category
1990s Post-Modern South African Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass