The Peech Hotel, in collaboration with art curator, Christina Wiese, founder of Brown Spice, hosts a series of visual art exhibitions at this eclectic venue. The partnership has grown in the last year, and has provided established and emerging artists a platform to showcase creative talent where space and art meets to create a unique art experience for all guests and visitors at Peech Hotel in Melrose, Johannesburg.
Opening on 29 May, is emerging contemporary photographer, Babi Prokas inaugural Solo exhibition titled, 'The world through my eyes'.
Babi Prokas is a zealous photographer of 20 years. He is a Johannesburg-born entrepreneur and explorer of the world. Babi Prokas is a recent winner of the 2009 Profoto Awards by Sony Amateur Award. The competition attracted 6 000 entries across 18 countries. The Gala Awards took place in Johannesburg on 7 April 2010 where he received acclaimed recognition over the years Babi has been under the mentorship of Dennis da Silva, partner of Silverstone international. He strives for excellence and constantly measures himself against the world best photography.
Babi captures magical and thought provoking moments in original state with very little digital manipulation. The world through Babi's eyes connects the audience to a photographer whose abilities lie in translating the ordinary into extraordinary. This is combined with stringent and experienced technical skills in working with the camera and subject matter.
Babi returned to South Africa in NOVEMBER 2009 after spending four years in Greece. He has travelled over 100 cities and 32 countries.
For more information, contact Christina Wiese on 083 611 3508 or email
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