Kizo was proud to host His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini in November 2007. His Majesty spent almost one hour touring the Gallery and looking at the artwork. King Zwelithini was extremely impressed by the beaded chandelier that was completed for him by The Umcebo Trust. The chandelier, entitled Ulundi, was commissioned by Kizo Art Consultants for The Heritage Arts Festival 2007. Craig Mark, the director of Kizo, considering the theme of the festival and the title of the chandelier felt it only fitting that it be presented to his Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini in order that it permanently remains with the Zulu Royal Family.

The craftsmen of The Umcebo Trust, a non for profit entity are Building a reputation for their wonderful intricate beadwork and fine workmanship. His Majesty requested to meet the craftsmen responsible for the creation of the chandelier when it is was officially handed over in front of the media early in 2008.

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Raised on a sugar farm in rural KwaZulu-Natal, Philip Briel is quite familiar with freedom. This sense of freedom and space becomes evident in his works, which are filled with nuance and elusiveness.

His abstract artworks, grounded in a sense of place, are filled with intense hues, splintered light and extensive textures. After graduating with a degree in architecture at the University of Cape Town, Briel travelled to Europe and Asia, and has since been producing works that capture subtle energies of nature, space, time and freedom.

Born on the 24th February 1976, in Barkley East (Drakensberg). Kerry says, I lived in East London most of my life but am currently living in Cape Town. I am inspired by life and everything around me, my past experiences and my parents. My father with sketching and sculpture and teaching me to use my imagination and creative eye.

My mother with painting and her horticulture, always having our home filled with red fiery coloured flowers. Nature also plays an important role in my art as I love the textures of rocks, water, plants and the colour of sunsets.

1986 -1987: Studied a Fine art diploma at Natal technicon, completing 1st and 2nd year, and majoring in painting.

Since then, have worked as a fulltime artist, taking time off in between to travel the world.As an artist, I have worked predominately in paint medium on canvas, but have experimented with photography, print medium and sculpture.

Up until 1997, I concentrated mostly on figurative work, being heavily influenced by the works of Otto Dix, Odd Nerdrum ,Egon Sheile and Giocometti. For subject matter I was drawn to Western religious Iconography and symbolism.

Also a lover of music and poetry, South African artist Berlein is truly a phenomenon in the art world, and continues to push the boundaries in the field of abstract art and technique as she embarks on her first solo exhibition in KwaZulu-Natal, entitled Hush‚ at the province premier art gallery, Kizo, during May.

The Walking Through Walls Exhibition opens @ KIZO Gallery in Gateway, Umhlanga Rocks on Monday 7th May 2007. It will run for a full month  until the 8th June. In Walking Through Walls the group attempts to communicate across the barriers that often surround artists working in different media.

Sculptor and multi-media artist, Mark Meyer, will be exhibiting his contemporary-realist nudes, some of which are life-size. As a male artist dealing predominantly with the female presence, in form and psyche, he has been the subject of an energetic dialogue between all who have seen his work.

He is South Africa's top selling artist, and wherever he exhibits, his works are sold out. His name is synonymous with an uncurtailed use of bold, deep, atmospheric colour and a rough-hewn painting style. Now, Munro's latest exhibition is on display at Kizo Art Gallery, Umhlanga, from 12 April to 30 April.

Based in Graskop, Mpumalanga, Munro has been painting for the last 10 years and his appeal and renown has grown with his repertoire of exhibitions.

AHEAD OF CHILDREN'S VIP DAY
Just a few years ago Anthony Wakaba Mutheki was living in a shelter in Johannesburg and surviving from the sale of empty Coke bottles. Today he is an internationally acclaimed artist who is widely hailed as ‚ the van Gogh of Africa, despite having received no formal training.

It is the acknowledgment of these humble beginnings and the triumph of overcoming them, which encouraged Mutheki to participate in Children's VIP Day on Sunday 15th April at the Durban Exhibition Centre. The event is to be hosted by private asset security firm.

Gallery director, Craig Mark is ecstatic about the collection to be exhibited as it features over 200 pieces of exceptional work that showcases her sheer brilliance as an inspired and gifted artist.

This is an exhibition not to be missed. For more information call the Kizo Gallery 031 566 4324.

Richard Scott's exhibition of funky, modern, pop art was a complete success, with 70% of the exhibited artwork sold.

Voted amongst the top 10 artists in South Africa in terms of investment in a recent Style survey and runner up in the 2004 Brett Kebble Awards. Kizo is proud and delighted to have taken part in this exciting exhibition.

Kizo Art Consultants would like to extend their thanks to the guests that attending the "Red Hot" exhibition.

KIZO OPENS ONE OF THE LARGEST GALLERIES IN THE COUNTRY

The Kizo Art Gallery consists of over 700sq meters of triple volume contemporary exhibition space.

Three separate exhibition areas make this the perfect venue for the hosting of regular exhibitions by some of South Africa's most talented artists.