GALLERIES PETITES & STUDIO

ALETA MICHALETOS GALLERY was established in 1983. Over the years, many historical and unforgettable art events were held in this light filled, double volume space, which overlooks a sparkling pool in a lush garden.

The space was initially created to function solely as her studio. However by request, solo exhibitions for other artists were presented from 1983 and ALETA MICHALETOS GALLERY was born. She rapidly gained a reputation for her natural artistic flair, her uncanny marketing skills and her meticulous and passionate attention to detail. Soon, her glowing exhibition record and her skills as a first class curator, created such a demand for the enchanting venue and services, that it outweighed what she was able to provide. In addition there was a growing demand for her rare paintings and the strain of singlehandedly transforming a productive artist’s studio into a pristine professional Gallery up to 12 times a year, with the resulting interruptions and disruptions and loss of focus became a severe impediment to her own production.

In 2007 the problem was solved when a cottage on her property was converted into functional and permanent viewing galleries (GALLERIES PETITES) and the bespoke studio, could retain its relaxed and creative atmosphere (STUDIO ILLUMINARE)

31) A very happy collector
31) A very happy collector

Michelle van Gass, proud new owner of ‘ROLLERCOASTER’

28) GALLERIES PETITES: ‘IVY LEAGUE’
28) GALLERIES PETITES: ‘IVY LEAGUE’

The guests will arrive shortly

27) GALLERIES PETITES: ‘IVY LEAGUE’
27) GALLERIES PETITES: ‘IVY LEAGUE’

Attended by the artist Bongi Bengu

26) GALLERIES PETITES: ‘IVY LEAGUE’
26) GALLERIES PETITES: ‘IVY LEAGUE’

To celebrate the magnificent wall flanking the viewing galleries which was bedecked in flaming ivy

25) Enthusiastic collector from Europe
25) Enthusiastic collector from Europe

The hotelier Albert Helms in STUDIO ILLUMINARE

24) Interesting discussions
24) Interesting discussions

With Steph van Schalkwyk from the USA

23) A delightful visit
23) A delightful visit

By the acclaimed author, actor and Theatre marvel, Christo Gerlach

20) GALLERIES PETITES
20) GALLERIES PETITES

GALLERIES PETITES: Manda Bester Independent curator (formerly the curator at the Development Bank) 1st January

19) GALLERIES PETITES
19) GALLERIES PETITES

GALLERIES PETITES: ‘Flight of the Imagination’. Proud and longstanding collector with his newest acquisition ‘Cranium: AMYRILLA AMYGDALA’ December

17) ‘SACRED BEAUTY’
17) ‘SACRED BEAUTY’

An oil painting commissioned for a SPA in Johannesburg, nears completion

16) Visit from the IDSA ladies (Ambassador Spouses)
16) Visit from the IDSA ladies (Ambassador Spouses)

For tea and a Walk-and Talk-about

10) High Commissioner of Bangladesh: Nasima Heider
10) High Commissioner of Bangladesh: Nasima Heider

Chantel Dartnall and Mari Dartnall: Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient Boutique Hotel

 

 

08) Dinner, an art discussion
08) Dinner, an art discussion

A sneak preview of the nearly completed ‘IDYLLIRIUM’ with HE Satyabrata Pal (Indian High Commissioner) & HE Amb Virgil Reyes (Philippines)

05) STUDIO ILLUMINARE in full production. ‘ODYSSEY’ on the easel, series: Translucense
05) STUDIO ILLUMINARE  in full production. ‘ODYSSEY’ on the easel,  series: Translucense

‘OVALIS’ & ‘DETONARIS’ on an easel and the ledge, Series:ALETHEA on the wall, and the series: Unpolished Gems: TAXI GRAND & TAXI PETIT

02) In STUDIO ILLUMINARE
02) In STUDIO ILLUMINARE

With some newly completed paintings from the series: ‘ALETHEA’