An Artisans Village

 

Solo Studios in the Riebeek Valley is an intimate and immersive arts event that offers a rare glimpse into the creative heart of this picturesque region. Held annually, it brings together a vibrant community of established and emerging artists who open their private studios - and galleries - to the public, inviting art lovers into their personal creative spaces.

 

This unique “Art on Exhibition, Artists at Work” concept allows visitors not only to view and purchase exceptional pieces but also to engage directly with the artists, gaining insight into their inspirations, techniques, and processes. Beyond the studios, the event features curated group exhibitions, and collaborative experiences that celebrate the region’s rich cultural tapestry.

 

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Explore Art Loops

Get Your Catalogue with 4 Art Loop Map Upon In-Person Registration

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Art Loops are 4 distinctive art routes around Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West allowing you to discover the rare and magnificent art of the valley, through intimate private studios and galleries visits. Art Loops across the Riebeek Valley, where the experience of creativity flows as effortlessly as the surrounding vineyards and spectacular mountains breathtaking views. Nestled in South Africa’s wine country just outside Cape Town, these self-guided intimate Art Loops with spectacular views over many of the vineyards, invite you to wander at your own pace between private studios and beautiful galleries.

 

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Each doorway opens into a world of artistry—where painters, sculptors, and makers share their craft up close, offering rare glimpses into their process. Between strolls, soak in the village’s warm hospitality, sip award-winning wines, and let the beauty of the Swartland landscape frame your journey. This isn’t just an art walk—it’s an immersion into inspiration, community, and the soulful rhythm of Riebeek Kasteel.

 

Peripheral Events

​These special events, exclusive wine pairings, and live performances add to the festival’s allure, creating a multisensory journey through art and culture. With its intimate scale and curated quality, Solo Studios has become a highlight on the South African arts calendar, offering a truly distinctive and memorable experience.​​​​​​​​​​​

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Intimate Art Experiences with the Artists

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‘Through observational sketch studies, photographic references, and photo editing, I deconstructs the picture plane to reflect this complex reality.’

Ade Kipades

 

‘ I view earthenware as a primeval, ageless material which carries ancient social and natural significance in its very grains, thus adding a foundation of layered meaning and function to my drawing and colour explorations.’

Antoinette du Plessis

 

‘What began as a childhood love of dot-to-dot drawings has evolved into a deeper exploration of how we fill in gaps to impose order onto chaos.’

Dani Vorster

 

‘My point of departure in art-making is through the engagement with material – to experiment with and to manipulate material until it becomes a carrier of meaning.’

Emma Willemse

 

‘The faster we move the less we see the details’

Riaan van Zyl

 

‘My meditations on life is fuelled with the labour intensiveness of sculpture making processes.’

Sarel Petrus

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