Kim Sacks Gallery

Clay Creations: A Personal Tour of Kim Sacks' Studio

Kim Sacks Gallery on Jan Smuts Avenue in Johannesburg’s Parkwood has been loved by the city for almost two decades now, as much for its trove of handmade African objects as for the gallery’s iconic, sculptural architecture.

As a ceramicist herself, and long-time ceramics and craft educator, Kim has always referred to the gallery as a ‘vessel’ filled with things she loves, and laughs about the fact that the space, which she designed, was once voted ‘one of the ugliest buildings in Johannesburg’.  ‘When I look back over my shoulder, I’m often amazed that I had the audacity to build that crazy edifice on Jan Smuts Avenue 20 years ago,’ Kim says, ‘because it is kind of outrageous. But I love it, so I don’t know what that says about me?’ she asks, smiling.  

Similarly eccentric and home to each of her prized creations, Kim allows House and Leisure into her creative space; a treasure trove as much as a functional studio.

Picnic Ceramics

Becky Love tells us about her business Picnic Ceramics, and how she makes her beautiful jewelry.
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You can find Picnic Ceramics at these stores:

JOHANNESBURG:

The Windmill - 4th Ave, Parkhurst


The Whippet Coffee - 34 7th St, Linden


Kim Sacks Gallery - 153 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood


Wolves Cafe - 4 Corlett Drive, Illovo


On A Whim - Lone Hill Shopping Centre, Lonehill Blvd


Nap – Riverside Shopping Centre, Bryanston


PRETORIA:

+27 Cafe - Cnr South and Duncan, Hatfield


CAPE TOWN:

Fabricate - Gardens Centre, Mill Street


Nap – Shop 001, Cape Quarter, De Waterkant


Nap – Shop B5, Mainstream Centre, Hout Bay


MPUMALANGA:

One Fine Beginning - Shop 107B, Middelburg Mall, Middelburg