Planning a Solo Exhibition Johannesburg - 2027

Option 1 (professional / planning):
Preliminary Wall Plan for Solo Exhibition (Working Sketch), 2027

Working Wall Plan – Preliminary Exhibition Layout (Sketch)

This hand-drawn sketch represents an early wall-plan study for a planned solo exhibition.

The drawing shows two vertical wall sections, each intended to hold a single large-scale painting measuring approximately 1m (width) x 1.5m (height). The paintings are positioned centrally on their respective walls to allow each work to stand independently, without visual crowding.

Between the two paintings, a clear horizontal distance of approximately 3 meters is indicated. This spacing is intentional and reflects a core principle of the work: generous negative space that allows stillness, pause, and physical distance for the viewer. The spacing is not decorative but structural, supporting the concept of Quiet / Silent Monumentalism.

The sketch also notes:

• Viewer standing zone in front of the works, allowing comfortable viewing distance

• A frontal, direct relationship between viewer and painting

• An emphasis on height over width, reinforcing vertical presence and inward focus

The layout is not decorative or salon-style; it is conceived as a measured, restrained installation, where each painting functions as a self-contained presence rather than part of a dense visual sequence.

This sketch serves as a conceptual planning tool, not a final installation plan, and reflects early thinking around scale, spacing, and viewer movement within the exhibition space.

This exhibition is being developed slowly and deliberately, as a continuation of my ongoing practice exploring Quiet / Silent Monumentalism — a body of work focused on stillness, inward presence, and structural restraint rather than narrative or spectacle.

The planned exhibition will consist of approximately twelve paintings, each measuring roughly 1m (width) x 1.5m (height). These works are conceived as a coherent group rather than individual statements, with careful attention given to spacing, rhythm, and how the viewer moves through the room. I am currently working with the idea of allowing generous space around each painting, so that each work can exist without visual pressure or distraction.

At this stage, I am focusing on:

• Building the body of work in the studio

• Testing scale and proportion

• Refining material choices and surface treatment

• Thinking carefully about installation and spatial flow

The exhibition is intended to be my first solo presentation, and I am approaching it with both commitment and humility. While I am already actively working on the paintings, I am also seeking guidance and clarity around professional exhibition standards, spatial requirements, and realistic timelines.

Details regarding the venue and dates will only be shared once plans are confirmed. For now, this post serves as a marker of intent — a public acknowledgment that the work is underway.

As with all my work, the process is documented here as part of the practice itself.

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Pieter Lategan
Planing Notes: Solo Exhibition 2027