Ke sale teng, Lebohang Kganye. 2017 Sasol New Signatures Winner
Sasol New Signatures Art Competition 2018
#Limitless S The scope of an artist’s influence is often
equivalent to their willingness to challenge the limits of current thinking in artistic
hining the spotlight on South African artistic talent and creating opportunities to showcase undiscovered artists is the focus of the Sasol New Signatures Art Competition. As the longest running competition
practices. In an industry where creativity
of its kind in South Africa, Sasol New Signatures has over the
and innovation are highly valued, the
mainstream. On winning the overall honour in 2017, Lebohang
Sasol New Signatures Art Competition plays an instrumental role by encouraging emerging artists to adopt a limitless approach to contemporary art.
years provided a platform for unknown artists to break into the Kganye says, ‘I don’t know if anything prepares you for winning such a competition and for the aftermath of receiving an award like this. It is quite a surreal experience – almost like I was looking in from the outside. Actually, it is pretty difficult to fully express.’ Since winning the competition, Kganye has had the opportunity to showcase her work at prestigious local and international events such as the Design Indaba. Sasol’s name is synonymous with supporting the visual arts and this continuing sponsorship provides emerging artists with the opportunity to start their careers. Sasol has been collecting artworks by home-grown talent since the early 1980s, and features an impressive corporate collection
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