Day 69 . 30 .06.2011

My last few days in JHB and 62 days left until the opening...

I was meant to go jamming tonight, but the admin that I have been delaying to attend to is becoming overwhelming. So, tonight I will be doing it all tonight and tomorrow I hit the streets. I think it’s a blessing I decided to take this vacation, as I am getting a lot of perspective in my approach to this exhibition. I have a different outlook on three important factors to this project. Going bigger and bold with the creative aspect of it, I need to look into my business strategy, as well as the media side. Only people in Johannesburg could have this influence on me.

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Day 68 . 29 .06.2011

Meeting number 1 in…

My uncle Bobo Pemba, who manages the late George Pemba’s (my great-grandfather) art work and our family gallery in Port Elizabeth, New Brighton resides in Johannesburg, and so this morning he picked me up and took me out for breakfast in Morningside at Tashas.

He suggested some contacts that could sponsor more wine for the event. I haven’t predicted the number of people that will be at the opening, which is on the 1^st September, so I am going big with the number of cases just in-case.

We spoke of other projects that we would like to do together, and I can’t wait to start on it next year. This time, I will be the creative director for this project rather than the person exhibiting work. I first need to get through this exhibition before I start focusing let alone speaking about other projects.

                                                                                                                                      

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Day 67 . 28 .06.2011

My break in Johannesburg...

I have been in Johannesburg for two days now and I haven’t felt this relaxed in a while. Seeing family and friends was my main mission in coming to this city. However, I can’t runaway from work, so I am still finding myself working on the exhibition, sending out emails, tweeting about it and trying to think of how I will be making a facebook group promoting it.

The emails that I have been receiving are regarding collaborations and all types of sponsorships. I still can’t get over how blessed I have been throughout this process.

There are no mountains or see breeze in this city. I find it strange. It’s congested with buildings and cars. It’s far from home (and that’s what I need now), so that’s all that matters.

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Day 66 . 27 .06.2011

Lisa Robertson

Lisa and I have been friends for a long time. I always knew she was good a graphic designer and that she takes into consideration what the client wants, as well managing to add in her own feel to it. This time she killed it.

She has managed to design the perfect poster. I am so happy with the final design and grateful to her, for all her efforts despite all the other work she had to do. I am in love with the layout!

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Day 65 . 26 .06.2011

Wassup...

Iskapie had their launch last night at 'The Lounge' in Observatory last night. I loved the intimate space that the launch was being hosted in. It added to the visual feel of the line and Iskapie as a brand. I didn’t get any pictures of the models wearing the attire, because I came really late, but I got images of the pieces.

The launch focused on showcasing a few samples of the collection that will be dropping next month. Iskapie is currently stocking a few items from its collection at A-List ands they will be selling in other outlets later on the year. I will keep ya’ll posted.

Well done to the designer Lipato Shogole and his team. You guys killed it.

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Day 64 . 25 .06.2011

Hey


Yesterday, I spent my morning at standard bank, sending in the payment for the running of the exhibition, as well as registering for internet banking. The process was exhausting but now it is done.

Tshakgi Mannya of Aluxism, who is designing my outfit for the night of my opening, confirmed that she is in the process of making my garment. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I guess for the next two months, I won’t be able to gain weight. This is major challenge for me, as I am a food lover.

Today, I am doing my last shoot for the month. I am excited for this edgy approach that I think my team and I are heading with this one. Kim Beck, the make-up artist and Morgan Strutt the model (and amazing artist who has helped me come up with the concept) and I will be doing a nude shoot out in the cold. I can’t wait for it.

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Day 63 . 24 .06.2011

 

Hello

Two months ago, Marie Claire’s body columnist Zanele Mji, asked me to document an experiment for her at the Levi’s store at the V&A Waterfront store. The experiment was to prove that the new Levi’s Curve ID™ range had a pair of jeans for every kind of women, and surprisingly it was true.

Check out this link and read more about the range  http://marieclairvoyant.com/in-this-months-issue/calling-all-curves-3

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Day 62 . 23 .06.2011

I am getting the poster today J

I am so excited.  It’s nearly the end of the month and by July, I had planned to have gotten most of the PR part done. Yes, my plan sounds crazy but all I need is time, and that, I have now. I have so much faith in my graphic designer Lisa Robertson, and so I know that the outcome of our idea will be beautiful. She is so meticulous and talented; I can’t wait to see it.

The poster is not only important for the advertising of the exhibition, but it is also important as a document of proof. I need to send this poster to my sponsorers, so they know that they are sponsoring an actual event. I never knew how much work goes into organizing an event without the guidance of a P.R manager or an events manager . I now believe that anyone can do it, you just have to be willing to sacrifice a lot of your time.

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Day 61 . 22 .06.2011

The freedom of being on vacation…

I am fortunate to be able to wake up at any hour that I please because I am on vacation. My body seems to wake up early, in need of work and that’s because it’s been used to that for so long, as a result I am awake at 8am. I have a lot of submission dates for this exhibition, but I haven’t printed it out so that I am on time with everything. Today I will be spending the day typing out all my important submission dates and exactly what I am meant to hand in. I will be completing my artist statement and an updated version of my CV to send to Deryck van Steenderen (gallery manager). The admin part is the boring part of the exhibition process, and I need to get most of it done before I go to Johannesburg this Sunday.

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Day 60 . 21 .06.2011

Exams are over...

I am officially done with exam, which means that the free time that I have from now until Sunday will be spent mostly working. There is a collaborative photographic exhibition brief that I was sent, which is called Bodyworks. The brief is exciting as it is about the human body and I am allowed to do a nude shoot. I have been longing for such and can’t wait to meet with my model and long time friend Morgan Strutt, who attends Michaelis at UCT and is currently studying Fine Art. I can rely on her for amazing ideas and 100% involvement in every way.  I am meeting up with her on Thursday, so by Friday we should start shooting and experimenting with ideas.

I know I have a lot on my plate already with the solo project I have been focused on for the past two-three months; however, I really want to work with someone again in creating a beautiful piece. I won’t lie; it’s been a while since I did.

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Day 59 . 20 .06.2011

72 days until the opening…

Eeeek!  It’s around the corner.  There are still a few things to be done and organized and considering the fact that I am half way of this process, I really do not have much time left.

A month ago, I was approached by the Brand Manager, Elzine Gawaxab, of L’agence TKN Models, who were interested in featuring me for their weekly ‘Ekapa -Up n Coming Talent”.

Check it out  à http://www.lagencetknmodels.co.za/up-and-coming or http://www.lagencetknmodels.co.za/lisa-mangcu-photography and also check out their website à http://www.lagencetknmodels.co.za

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Day 58 . 19 .06.2011

A special day…

Happy Fathers day to my grandfather, my dad, the fathers in this world, and lastly to all the women who have been both roles and still staying strong. I have mad respect for you all.

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