Let the games begin!
This is a tongue-in-cheek painting of the Greenpoint stadium in Cape Town. There was a lot of controversy around the building of this stadium, I tried to capture the joy of the people who would be watching the games, yet there was some debate about the venue- various environmentalists contested the venue, saying that it was not ec0-friendly. I think Nature will triumph in the end- that is why I painted a laughing dolphin looking on!
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Susan van Zyl
Awesome!!!!! Awesome!!!!!
Viv King replied
Thanks Susan- sorry for the late reply – have been on holiday!
Tama Blough
Lots of fun!
Viv King replied
Cheers Tama! I had lots of laughs doing it!
calves
Hi Viv,
this is fantastic work!!!
Awesome
Susan van Zyl
Viv King replied
WOW! I am so bucked! Thanks so much for the compliment.
Carmen Cilliers
This is fantastic Viv and really you should have postcards printed and put in all the shops around Cape Town because anyone that knows the place will appreciate this, and so will the tourists. I love this!
Viv King replied
Hi Carmen- that is such a wonderful idea- thank you so much. Any ideas how I could do this?
Dion Futerman
Ditto re Carmen’s comment – love this one – and really enjoy the inclusion of the infamous highway to nowhere … the hot-air balloon … a subtle comment on all the hot-air having taken place over the construction of the stadium ??? Great picture.
Viv King replied
Hi Dion- you are spot on with that observation. I am glad you picked up the reference to the hot air. A bit cheeky maybe but true??!
Dani Dreyer
I work very close to the Greenpoint stadium, its massive!!
Stunning painting Viv. Love it!!
Viv King replied
Hi Dani – thanks for the compliment.
Cherie Dirksen
Very cool! :)
Viv King replied
Thanks!
pilanehimself
Beautiful work!
annamora
Viv, congratulations on your feature, this work is so good !
...thank you for keeping in touch …. I had been away for three weeks, too ….I posted some travel photos at the back of my “portfolio” and so this is a kind invite for you to visit :) if you’d like …..
Viv King replied
Hi annamora. Sorry for my late reply too- been on holiday for a while. I am going to take a look right now!
Ming Myaskovsky
WOW!! This is just phenomenal !!!!! :D
Viv King replied
Thanks so much Ming!
paul romanowski
Some excellent ideas you have. .....and so well executed….
Viv King replied
Thanks- you are kind~!
nancy salamouny
they say a picture paints a thousand words… this one is SCREAMING… love it all!
Viv King replied
Ha Ha!! Love your description!
Heather Nel
wow, this is so incredibly beautiful. you do us capetonians proud … : )
Viv King replied
Hi Heather- thanks a lot for taking the time to look!
Susan van Zyl
26 July 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! Again!
Viv King replied
Wow – I can’t believe it! This is the best news I’ve had all month- especially after my house was flooded recently and I haven’t been doing much art…
Susan van Zyl
So sorry to hear about the flooding! It is high time for good tidings and good fortune for you my friend! Sending virtual good wishes and good luck your way!
Viv King
Ha Ha! I am laughing at the “Good tidings” bit- esp as you can still see the tide marks around our property! Anyway we are still drying up and as a result my painting has almost dried up completely, but until the workers are out of my space I will not be doing much work, so forgive the lack of input! Hope you are well/xx
madvlad
so much going on .in such a little space-well done-
Viv King
like my head I guess!
Debbie Schiff
Viv, Well done on your challenge win! I love this painting and your narrative that goes with it! Hope you go far with this one!
Go for Gold!!!!!! :)
Viv King replied
Ah thanks Debbie- its always in my dreams but we live in hope!
Mariaan Krog A...
Winner of the World Cup Soccer – Paintings in the African Art at Heart Group – 29 August 2009
Congratulations Viv! Thanks for your hard work & your dedication!
Viv King
Thank you so much Mariaan- this has made my year so far which has not been that great what with floods and burglaries etc. So things are looking up at last and winning this challenge makes things seem so much rosier. Thank you again for all the support you have given me and the wonderful positive input.
Hugsxxx…...................................................
Norval Arbogast
Just came from your bubble interview, loved this and all your paintings. Outstanding
Viv King 25 days ago
Thank you Norval.