#creativate2019

Last year at this time in South Africa, every night we ate at the Long Table at the National Arts Festival, Makhanda. @nationalartsfestival #NAFcreativate #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #garybaseman Where Actors, Musicians, Artists, all joined together, break bread and have a dialogue. Every night was a beautiful evening. Every night would end with live jazz. (at National Arts Festival Makhanda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrH0h_Hp73/?igshid=m3crtl62l6xe

Every night we eat at the Long Table here at the National Arts Festival, Makhanda. @nationalartsfestival #NAFcreativate   #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #garybaseman Actors, Musicians, Artists all join together, break bread and have a dialogue. Do you want to join? (at Makhanda) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeO7EknHkD/?igshid=1aymez70v0850

Every night, everyone dines at the Long Table during the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. @nationalartsfestival #NAFcreativate   #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #11DaysOfAmazing #garybaseman #baseman Artists, Actors, Musicians, break bread and have a dialogue. Would you like to join? (at Makhanda) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeRgWUntj8/?igshid=fesnmtwyplvz

Tomorrow I will give a new lecture titled THE POWER OF PURR at the National Arts Festival here in Makhanda South Africa! Wednesday 12 noon Thursday 2pm Friday 3:30pm In the Creativate Room at the Monument! @nationalartsfestival #NAFcreativate   #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #11DaysOfAmazing  #thepowerofpurr #garybaseman #baseman “In reaction to what the artist sees as his homeland country’s widespread anxiety about a crumbling democracy and growth of diviseness and racism, Baseman gains inspiration and wisdom from his pet companion Blackie the Cat, a long-time muse that inspired iconic Baseman characters ChouChou and Ahwroo who both represent the need for love. Starting In 2018, The Purr Room presented in Los Angeles and London has shared Blackie’s meditative “triple purr” with thousands, encouraging all to pause, re/focus on goodness, and feel the healing power of purr.” (at Makhanda) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbEaQuHCKU/?igshid=1fydzxals14qi

Toby was jamming in South Africa. Thanks @duncan_johnson5 @nationalartsfestival #NAFcreativate   #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #11DaysOfAmazing  #makhanda #southafrica #grahamstown (at Makhanda) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZFH96HYeq/?igshid=xlt2spcn88lg

Saw this guy on my flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth and I thought the suit was so cool, I had to draw it. But he was siting a sit behind me. I had to keep looking back over and over as I was drawing. I guess he didn’t realize what I was doing, and nearly picked a fight with me. He said “Do you have a problem...” And I said, no I was drawing your outfit. It’s so cool. But he had no interest to see my drawing. @nationalartsfestival #NAFcreativate   #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #11DaysOfAmazing #garybaseman #baseman RED WHITE BLUE❤️💙 (at South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzTIeVGnsAb/?igshid=1jz4ka0ic4b31

Just landed in Makhanda/Grahamstown, SOUTH AFRICA! I’m giving presentations on the POWER OF PURR at Creativate during the National Arts Festival in Makhanda/Grahamstown. @nationalartsfestival #creativate #NAFcreativate #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #11DaysOfAmazing #southafrica I drew this on my long long long journey here! I plan to travel around since this is my first trip to South Africa. Please send recommendations on where to visit, see animals, places to eat, celebrate the culture, Toby photo-ops, WildGirl shoots, etc. (at Makhanda) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzQtTaWHZJA/?igshid=1645jn4axwdv0

Blackie and I are twins!!! Thank you, @betoncire My favorite hat! I am so going to miss this cat while I’m off to South Africa. I’m giving presentations on the POWER OF PURR at Creativate during the National Arts Festival in Wakhanda/Grahamstown. This feline has been such an inspiration in my work and life, and will be the subject of my lecture. @nationalartsfestival #creativate #NAFcreativate #Creativate2019 #NAF2019 #11DaysOfAmazing #southafrica I also plan to travel around since this is my first trip to South Africa. Please send recommendations on where to visit, see animals, places to eat, celebrate the culture, Toby photo-ops, WildGirl shoots, etc. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzN54Y4nH19/?igshid=bf7m2nfemtis