![]() ![]() This speaks volumes of the creative energy and passion to produce art that exists in all quarters of the country, and it is critical that we provide platforms for this creativity to be seen and celebrated”. We were particularly encouraged by the increased number of entries received from artists who did not attain formal university art education. Pfunzo Sidogi, Chairperson of the Sasol New Signatures Competition, said: “This year, we received over 1,000 entries from the seven regional judging rounds, the highest number of submissions in the competition’s long history. ![]() It also highlights the depth of talent and creativity across South African society,” said Elton Fortuin, Sasol Vice President: Group Communications and Brand Management. This year we had an unprecedented number of entries, which reinforces the need for a platform such as this. Sasol is honoured to play a role in providing opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their work. “For emerging artists, the challenge remains the same: breaking into a very competitive, ever-evolving field. Sasol has been the proud sponsor of the New Signatures competition for 32 years, which was established by the Association of Arts Pretoria in the late 1960’s. The brightly coloured collage is a snapshot of an ominous moment in a protest wherein a person is lying lifeless on the ground, yet no one seems alarmed. In his winning work, Mbhele explores the dynamics of protests in contemporary South Africa. PENC YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION SERIESThe series of mixed-media works is inspired by various iconic events from South Africa’s history. This is an isiZulu phrase, meaning “history repeats itself”. Mbhele won the coveted title for his work titled Iphasi nesiphesheli, which is part of a bigger series titled Umlando uyaziphinda. Mbhele walks away with a cash prize of R100 000 and an opportunity to have a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum in 2023. Full-time artist Mondli Mbhele (28) from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal has been announced as the winner of the 2022 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition. ![]()
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