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Die Jaar Daarna

Opening: 14 June 2026 at 15:00 - 23 June 2026

Participating: Michael Heyns

We invite you to join us as we look back, remember, and celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Michael Heyns, marking one year since his passing on 17 June last year. This commemorative exhibition offers a rare opportunity to appreciate – and bring into your own home – the lasting beauty he left behind.
Lukas McDonald captures the journey of this past year so beautifully in his tribute:
‘Die Jaar daarna’… Michael F Heyns
Afskeid neem is vir almal verskillend.
Die wete dat iets verander het kom lê soos swart roet van ‘n veldbrand op jou gemoed. Net so dat jy nog kan asem haal, maar die lug ruik anders. Na ‘n paar dae is die lug weer skoner maar die veld lê swart en kaal. Dan begin dit weer reën en die gras begin weer groen bot. Die bome en wilde struike kry weer lewe en na ses maande lyk die veld soveel meer groener. Tog as jy mooi kyk kan jy nog die swart gebrande stompe sien gryp na die lug. Die miershoop se swart roet lê styf teen sy lyf.
Dis hoe my jaar verloop het. Aardse goed het baie dieselfde gebly maar daardie swart gebrande stomp-arm is nog daar. Die slaapkamer wat anders is, die werktafel wat nie meer verf op het nie. Die lees van nog ‘n mooi gedig nie meer daar nie. Dan weer die groen wat uitloop soos sy skilderye jou siel weer oopbreek vir nuwe goeters raaksien, ander inspirasie kry. Jou moed en krag gee om aan te gaan. Die mooi en dieper dinge in sy werke nog steeds te kan beleef.
Dit is wat ons wil onthou na ‘n jaar; Michael se kuns wat ons nog om ons het!
Kom geniet hier by Galery Michael Heyns, die jaar daarna. Kom sit stil in die tuin vir ‘n oomblik. Vee jou hand oor die keramiek beeld, kyk weer mooi na die werke wat hang, raak stil in jou siel en wees bly dat hy vir ons iets nagelaat het wat ons kan koester.
– Lukas McDonald (Junie 2026)
 
Come and experience the pieces he left behind – art that continues to open our souls, inspire us, and bring comfort.
Refreshments: Will be served at the opening
Raffle: Visitors may purchase a glass of wine for R25, with each purchase serving as an entry into a lucky draw. Participants stand a chance to win a Michael Heyns signed coffee table book – ‘Chronological/Kronologies’. The draw will take place at the end of the exhibition, and the winner will be contacted directly.
Please let us know if you will be attending the opening:
RSVP ESSENTIAL – PLEASE CONTACT:
Lukas: +27 (0) 82 552 9403
michael@michaelheyns.co.za
Darnell: +27 (0) 82 448 9352
darnell@miraki.co.za
Come spend a quiet moment in the garden, run your hand over a ceramic sculpture, and appreciate the lasting beauty Michael left for us to cherish.

VENUE:

GALLERY MICHAEL HEYNS
Address: 191 Osborne Lowe Avenue, Weavind Park, Pretoria
Tel: 082 552 9403




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