Spier Creative Block 3 2018

Spier is one of South Africa's oldest wine farms with a recorded winemaking history dating back to 1692. The winemaking team is committed to crafting wines truly expressive of their terroir, with minimal interference. While rooted in this heritage, they have a vibrant and conscious energy. Their Growing for Good initiatives empower communities to make positive social and environmental change. Ranging from art and entrepreneurship to regenerative farming and ecological restoration, these projects and partnerships are creating a ripple effect of lasting and meaningful impact. Spier believes that the visual arts challenge us to take a fresh look at our world and environment. Art it is a powerful tool for transformation that is shared with guests and staff on the Spier estate, and art enthusiasts all over the world. Passionate about the arts, Spier displays a significant collection of contemporary Southern African artwork on the estate in Stellenbosch. The Spier Arts Trust values the cultural contribution of art to South Africa's creative economy. Their purpose is to facilitate successful art careers by enabling freedom of creative expression with the potential for social transformation. Their business model is one of shared value; patron partners are committed in a long term strategy to realise economic business goals while doing good in society. They build significant art collections for their patron partners through the administration of an ecosystem of career development opportunities for fine artists. These include, among others: Spier Arts Academy, Creative Block and Qaqambile Bead Studio. The Creative Block, now curated by Tamlin Blake, represents more than 260 professional artists from across South Africa. Each unique artwork is an expression of an individual artist's story, subject matter and style. When displayed together, they create a rich expression of contemporary South African culture.