Handcrafted, award-winning wines are a compelling reason to visit Clos Malverne, a family-owned wine estate in Devon Valley just outside Stellenbosch. Beyond its celebrated vintages, the estate is currently hosting a new, exclusive exhibition titled A Void in the Landscape, which presents paintings and small-scale sculptures by seven notable South African artists.
Presented in collaboration with the North-West University Gallery in Potchefstroom, the exhibition is installed in Clos Malverne’s restaurant area, which features a striking wraparound glass balcony that enhances the viewing experience. The show includes sculptors Wilma Cruise and Gordon Froud, landscape and installation artist Strijdom van der Merwe, and painters Pauline Gutter and Retha Buitendach. Their diverse works explore relationships between form, space and environment, offering visitors an intimate encounter with contemporary South African art. The exhibition runs through the end of January 2014.
Visitors can combine a tasting of Clos Malverne’s acclaimed wines with a relaxed gallery visit, making for a rewarding cultural and culinary outing. The estate’s setting in Devon Valley provides picturesque vineyard views and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for enjoying both art and wine.
The exhibition’s placement within the restaurant creates an accessible and informal gallery environment: guests can appreciate artworks up close while enjoying the estate’s hospitality. Small-scale sculptures and carefully composed paintings are displayed to encourage reflection and conversation, and the wraparound balcony offers natural light that complements the works on show.
Clos Malverne’s ongoing commitment to supporting the arts through collaborations like this exhibition highlights the estate’s dedication to enriching the visitor experience. Combining wine tasting with art appreciation provides a distinctive option for tourists and locals alike who are looking for an evocative day out near Stellenbosch.
Whether you are drawn by the estate’s award-winning wines or by the chance to see contemporary South African artists in an intimate setting, Clos Malverne offers a memorable visit that blends good taste with creative expression. The exhibition provides a timely reason to plan a trip before it closes at the end of January 2014.