It is evident when meeting Michael Chandler that he has a great depth of knowledge and appreciation of all things aesthetic. At Cape Grace you’ll be able to find a few of his unusual art pieces, which range from ceramic phrenology heads, Cape Dutch gable bookends, historically inspired jewellery and beaded Chinese pots, all supplied [...]
I was wondering how to pronounce the name of this amazing shop that supplies Cape Grace with beautiful artistic retail gifts. Is it I’m-a-genius, or Imagine-us? Co-owner Jacqui Hunter set me straight, it’s the latter because she says how can she answer the phone and say, “Hello, I’m a genius”? Either way, I think the [...]
It’s a testament to the artistic skill of painter Heike Allerton-Davies that she portrays both strength and vulnerability in the female nudes she features. “The female form often seems quite fragile but at the same time shameless and brave. I use this beauty in a way that shows women as powerful but also vulnerable.” Heike [...]
Each month we highlight an artist or organisation who supplies the Cape Grace shop with desirable design items. This month we feature Keri Muller, whose exquisite work with paper is better seen than described. Artists sometimes find their creative outlet with a bit of life experience under their belt and this is exactly what happened [...]