{"id":95499,"date":"2025-03-20T14:10:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=95499"},"modified":"2025-03-27T11:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:38:08","slug":"artist-being-evicted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/artist-being-evicted\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist being evicted from Strand studio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Albart Samson, a name synonymous with artistic expression and community spirit in the Helderberg region, is facing an uncertain future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 13 years of nurturing creativity at his studio, No 1 Decor Gallery, in Schwartz Street, Strand, he has been served with an eviction notice, forcing him to seek a new home for his art and livelihood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This is devastating,&#8221; said Samson, 52, a lifelong resident of the area and an artist for 23 years. &#8220;I&#8217;ve poured my heart and soul into this space, not just as a gallery, but as a place where people can learn and grow.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His journey as an art teacher began 23 years ago, with a decade spent at the local PNA before establishing his own studio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gallery has been more than just a business; it\u2019s a hub for local artists and art enthusiasts. Samson has facilitated numerous exhibitions at prestigious venues such as Erinvale and Devonvale as well as local coffee shops, Art in the Park and Somerset Mall, bringing art to the heart of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The past few years have been particularly challenging. &#8220;The 2020 pandemic hit us all hard,&#8221; he said, &#8220;but 2024 was the worst. The severe storms, the Strand sewerage problem and the ongoing construction in Beach Road have all impacted business.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the building&#8217;s owner\u2019s decision to upgrade the premises has left Samson and other tenants scrambling for new locations. &#8220;Rental prices are almost unaffordable,&#8221; he lamented. &#8220;And finding a suitable space is proving incredibly difficult.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His requirements are modest: a space of approximately 10 m x 12 m, a studio environment where he can work after hours and, crucially, a dog-friendly location. &#8220;My dog is part of my family,&#8221; he said. Beyond his own needs, Samson is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He regularly seeks sponsorships for students who cannot afford art classes, ensuring talent is nurtured regardless of financial constraints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always tried to help those in need,&#8221; he said. The closure threatens not only his gallery but also his ability to teach. &#8220;I need at least 10 new students to cope with these changes,&#8221; he pointed out. &#8220;Without a venue and living space I simply won&#8217;t be able to survive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"132152\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/img_7773_85051-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_7773_85051-edited-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,1067\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_7773_85051\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Showing  some of his students&amp;#8217; artworks, Samson is proud of the impact he has had on budding artists.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Showing  some of his students&amp;#8217; artworks, Samson is proud of the impact he has had on budding artists.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_7773_85051-edited-1-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_7773_85051-edited-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_7773_85051-edited-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_7773_85051-edited-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_7773_85051-edited-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Showing  some of his students&#8217; artworks, Samson is proud of the impact he has had on budding artists.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Desperate to find a solution, Samson is open to unconventional spaces. &#8220;It doesn&#8217;t need to be upmarket,&#8221; he says. &#8220;It can be plain, even a factory environment or farmland. 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