Art students showcase their work

a group of talented and ambitious artists recently showcased their work at the CPUT Wellington art exhibition. The annual event is the culmination of a year of hard work by students following the art in education module, which equips them to teach art in school. This year, students experimented with a wide variety of techniques such as painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, photography, design and installation.

Dr Georina Westraadt, who presents the course, said she was impressed with the conceptual quality of the work, especially that produced by the postgraduate students.

“I really want to take my hat off to this specific group of students who, despite their heavy workloads, have delivered excellent work.” apart from the creative work produced by the CPUT students, a collection of drawings and clay-work by learners living at andrew Murray Children’s Home was also on display. The drawings are the end product of a year-long service learning project which involved fourth-year students presenting weekly art lessons to learners.

Several postgraduate students drew inspiration from nature, while students at lower academic levels were inspired by everyday objects, with one producing a dress decorated with a flag and cardboard rolls.