Syncopation by Mischa Coetzee
Mischa is a self-taught artist who began painting from a very young age. Her passion was ignited in 2017 after being dormant for 9 years. She now runs Work of His Hands alongside her fulltime job in IT. Mischa is a butterfly artist. Having explored many different avenues in the arts, she now hosts art workshops and paints Live Wedding portraits, while still creating pieces from her heart and taking on commissions. Her graced technique is painting in acrylics with a pallete knife, adding emotion and depth to her work. "you will see her technique throughout her pieces on display for her very first exhibition right here at Rlabs House."
Amidst the smoky haze and sultry African Jazz tones, the dancers bring the beat to life with their electrifying display of rhythm and movement.
-African Jazz Dance
"Coventry Road" : This landscape of District 6 portrays the pain of forced removals in black and white, while highlighting the vibrant colours brought by jazz music and its impact on the people's lives, particularly that of Basil Coetzee, a legendary saxophonist who was born in District 6 but relocated due to apartheid.
"Tshona!" is a vibrant and energetic music album that showcases the electrifying fusion of African jazz and township music, featuring a dynamic blend of traditional rhythms, soulful melodies, and infectious beats that are sure to get you moving.
"Come on Home" is a breathtaking and captures the majestic beauty of Table Mountain, inspiring a sense of belonging and calling us to return to the comfort and solace of our roots.
"Portrait of Basil Coetzee" is a portrayal of the Cape Town saxophonist, capturing the essence of his iconic legacy through a powerful composition. The use of black and white with the majestic Table Mountain and shimmering gold dust in the background serves as a reminder of Coetzee's musical genius and the profound impact he had on the vibrant music culture of South Africa.
"Syncopation" In music, syncopation is a variety of rhythms played together to make a piece of music, making part or all of a tune or piece of music off-beat. More simply, syncopation is "a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm"
