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LUNCHBOX IDEAS UNITE TO END BULLYING WHERE TO STUDY FASHION DESIGN AMBASSADOR SHOWCASE STAEDTLER TUTORIALS
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Unite to end bullying
Stationery Shopping Tips
The Write Stuff
Lunch box ideas
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Ambassador Showcase Cayleigh Pillay
STAEDTLER tutorial Clay Vase
STAEDTLER tutorial Book Cover
Colours of the Month
Vivienne Westwood
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Where to study fashion design in South Africa
Ambassador Showcase Craig Banks
Ambassador Showcase Dominic Morwatshehla
Top 12 Fashion designers in the world
Ambassador Showcase Zan Loesch
STAEDTLER tutorial Jewellery bowl
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Ambassador Showcase Treasure Ndlovu
STAEDTLER tutorial Fashion illustration
Ambassador Showcase Willie Delport
EDITOR’S NOTE Over a year and a half ago, STAEDTLER SA embarked on a campaign to engage with its loyal customers as well as promote up and coming creative talent. The STAEDTLER Ambassadors program was launched through STAEDTLER’s Facebook page with astounding results. The aim was to get unseen talent to post their artworks they had produced with STAEDTLER product and based on the regulatory and response from social media followers, they would receive stationery at each level, up to level 3 to assist them in polishing their craft. The work that started flooding the pages was incredible and we realised we needed another platform to promote this great talent. It was decided that a digital publication, available free of charge, was the answer and the Mars Magazine was born. The publication focuses on arts, crafts and design and is a great vehicle to promote these artist as well as give great advice to people interested in the world of arts, crafts and design. Some of these artists have already been commissioned for paid work and are starting to make a name for themselves in the world of art. We aim to continue all these initiatives and welcome everyone to be a part of the STAEDTLER family. Thank for your continued support throughout 2018.
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Chantel Van Loggenberg Is a personal trainer, nutritionist and owner of CVL fitness. Founder of NPO supreme athletes, run by a community organisation Antibully campaign. She is also a professional fitness competitor, wife and mother of two kids.
”Having been a victim of bullying, I know how it can have a devastating effect on your character if not dealt with in an appropriate manner.”
- Chantel Van Loggenberg
Back to school. Three words which make 75% of students in South Africa cringe when they hear them. School is supposed to be a fun, safe place where children who are at a stage in their lives where they are still busy finding themselves,they are supposed to make wonderful memories. Instead, most of them hate school. It’s stressful, painful and because of the anxiety they often feel today, cases of depression amongst the youth are becoming increasingly high. As a mother myself I fear my children finding themselves in a situation as serious as this. I too have been a victim of bullying. It can have a devastating effect on your character if it is not dealt with in an appropriate manner. Bullying is everywhere. It’s not only in schools. Adults experience bullying too. It’s all over - in the workplace, at home and even on social media, but as adults, we are able to cope with it far better than children can. Bullying in schools, on the other hand, is becoming an epidemic and should not be tolerated. Bullying happens for various reasons. A person can bully another person because they: Don’t like the person. Find bullying fun. Like to feel tough, strong and in control. Think it will make them popular. Because they get a reaction they like. It’s important to recognise when someone is being either the attacker or the victim. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are all behaviours which contribute to negative social situations in schools. Something such as a simple rumour or a picture shared can destroy a person’s life. Everyone copes with their problems and pain in different ways. A shared understanding of bullying is the starting point for effectively preventing and responding to bullying. Parents working together with the school is the best way to stop bullying from recurring. Students should feel comfortable reporting bullying and therefore parents, carers and teachers need to respond to an incident in a constructive, supportive and timely manner. Having conversations and discussing bullying will help to identify certain incidents which can be classed as bullying. In a country as diverse as South Africa where we have a mix of so many different races and cultures, it’s important to learn about each other and respect the fact that we are all different and unique in our own way. Parents should speak openly and honestly to their children from an early age and teach them how to handle the situation. Bullying can have a lasting impact on everyone involved, including those who witness it. Many social factors contribute to people being the bully, for example, absent parents, divorced parents, abuse, lack of discipline at home and feelings of insecurity. Speak out if you are the victim or even just a bystander. Stand up for what’s right and wrong, but most importantly let’s raise awareness about Bullying which is currently spiralling out of control. One person can’t change the world, but together we can. Let’s all spread kindness, it’s free! #itscooltobekind
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STATIONERY SHOPPING TIPS It is that time of the year again for back to school shopping. Here are a few tips to make it easier:
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Go shopping before the school term starts, in order to avoid the crowds.
Take your child with you in order to avoid later disagreements on which colour pencil bag they wanted.
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Shop early in the day when it is cooler and Tip 5 after you have had breakfast. Look out for “back to school� specials which are being advertised on radio and TV. Tip 3 Ensure you have a completely detailed list of the items you need before you set out. Some art stationery items are only available at selected art shops.
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Purchasing quality stationery means it will last you longer than choosing cheaper options.
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Lunch box ideas. Some kids are really easy eaters, where as others .....................
have to be tempted to eat properly.
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By sending your child to school with a healthy lunch box on a daily basis, you will not only teach them to eat correctly, but also help them to stay focused and not have sudden sugar spikes which can affect their classroom behavior. They are also encouraged to sit somewhere during their lunch break in order to eat before playing. This is very important as children tend to get carried away when they play and then end up not having time to eat. This can cause their blood sugar to drop, which in turn can make them tired and lose concentration in class. Always try to add all the food groups to a lunch box. Fruit, vegetables, protein, dairy as well as starch. This will keep their diet balanced and get the picky eaters to become more familiar with the different food groups. Always remember to pack water. Most schools will allow the children to have a water bottle with them in class during the hot summer months and this will ensure that they stay hydrated. School lunches do not need to be overly expensive either. Let’s look at some healthy, but cheap lunch box ideas. By using leftover meat from your evening meal, you can make amazing sandwiches. Left over salad from last night? Most girls, especially teenagers love going to school with some salad. Canned tuna with mayo on brown or whole-wheat bread, some yogurt and a piece of fruit. Rice cakes topped with cream cheese plus slices of sandwich meat rolled up. Adding some peanut butter in a small tub with apple slices for dipping and you might just be the lunch box hero that day. Children love raw veggies with a humus or guacamole dip. You can make your own dips at home adding whatever they like to it. Homemade health muffins are another great idea as there are many recipes out there which are not filled with sugar, for example zucchini muffins. You can take fruit which you did not eat during the week, cut it into chunks and voila – the perfect fruit salad to add to the lunchbox. Do you have any more creative ideas on healthy lunchboxes? Let us know.
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CAYLEIGH PILLAY
Who are you and what do you do? I’m Cayleigh and I’m in grade 4. How do you work? School. What’s integral to the work of an artist? Imagination and heart. What role does the artist have in society? You can see how an artist feels by his picture, people also have those feelings and it’s nice to see the artwork. How has your practice changed over time? By drawing things, I keep getting better. If you see my grade 1 drawings versus my drawings now. I’ve gotten better. Practice makes progress. What art do you most identify with? Paintings, love looking at paintings. I haven’t tried much but want to start.
What’s your strongest memory of your childhood? I’m still a child but remember drawing with my sister in our garage. What themes do you pursue? Design. What’s your favourite artwork? In Afrikaans, I had to draw a beach with umbrellas. Loved the way my umbrellas came out. What food, drink, song inspires you? My favourite artist is Katy Perry so when listening to her songs I feel inspired. Should art be funded? Yes. What makes you angry? Too much homework and my sister at times.
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What research do you do? When I need to draw something and don’t know how I search the internet for ideas. What superpower would you have and why? I want a wand and be able to do spells. Like in Harry Potter. I want to put spells on bad people and make them good. Name something you love, and why. Books cause I gain knowledge and I get to dream and be in the books world. Name something you don’t love, and why. Mean kids, they make me unhappy. Favourite or most inspirational place? My room What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? Draw whatever you feel like drawing. My mom tells me that. What wouldn’t you do without? My backpack. It always has paper, pencils and a book.
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HOW TO WITH STAEDTLER FIMO
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STEP ONE:
Soften the clay and roll it out into a slab
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STEP TWO:
Cover a form (cup in this case), in Gladwrap to ensure the clay does not stick to it. Cover the cup with clay.
STEP THREE: To make the small flowers, roll small pieces of clay into balls. Then place the small clay ball into the palm of your hand. Use your thumb to press down. You will see that the clay forms into a slab. Roll the small slab over a little piece of clay and continue adding petals until you are happy with your rose.
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STEP FOUR: Start adding the flowers. You can wet the clay with a little bit of water to make it adhere to the cup. The water will work as glue. Try and do it before the clay dries out too much.
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Let your creation dry completely before decorating. The best paint to use is the STAEDTLER Acrylic range. Apply colours as desired.
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STEP ONE
Using your A2 coloured paper measure out the size of paper you will need, make sure to keep at least 2cm of paper outside of your book.
STEP TWO
Fold your paper in half. Using your STAEDTLER ruler and blue fibre tip pen, draw a straight line down the fold of your paper.
STEP THREE Using a different colour A5 paper, right your subject down and keep it aside for later.
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STEP FOUR
Now it is time to decorate your cover using your STAEDTLER maths set and STAEDTLER HB pencil.
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Once you are done decorating your cover with the HB pencil, take your fibre tip pen and fill in and decorate your artwork.
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Now it is time for wrapping. Firstly fold in the corners from the right and left side. Then fold in the top and bottom - don’t forget to tape it down as you go along.
STEP SEVEN Once you have wrapped your book you can now stick on the subject badge from step three using your STAEDTLER glue.
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Colours of the month Pantone 189 C Pantone 812 C Pantone 362 C Pantone 320 C 20
Pink, a delicate colour that means sweet, nice, playful, cute, romantic, charming, feminine, and tenderness, is associated with bubble gum, flowers, babies, little girls, cotton candy, and sweetness.
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Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In heraldry, blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity.
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Green has healing power and is understood to be the most restful and relaxing color for the human eye to view. Green can help enhance vision, stability and endurance. Green takes up more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and it is the dominant color in the natural.
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Blush is the official color for little girls and represents sugar and spice and everything nice. Pink is the sweet side of the color red. While the color red stirs up passion, aggression, and action, large amounts of the color pink can actually create physical weakness 24
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Tshwane University of Technology University of Johannesburg www.uj.ac.za This university offers a National diploma in Fashion, Diploma in Fashion Production, Bachelor of Technology in Clothing Management, Bachelor of Technology in Fashion, Masters of Technology in Clothing Management and a Masters of Technology in Fashion. All offered for 3 years.
Inscape www.inscape.ac.za Inscape Campuses are available in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. The institution offers a Higher Certificate in Fashion (1 year) and a Bachelor of Design in Fashion (3 years). Short courses set to be available soon include an Introduction to Fashion Buying and Introduction to Fashion Planning. 26
www.tut.ac.za TUT offers a National Diploma in Fashion Design that is 3 years in duration and a Bachelors of Technology which gives you the option of a 1 year full time or 2 years duration part time. Durban University of Technology www.dut.ac.za DUT offers a Diploma in Fashion (3 years) and a Bachelor of Technology for 1 year.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University www.mandela.ac.za TUT offers a National Diploma in Fashion Design that is 3 years in duration and a Bachelors of Technology which gives you the option of a 1 year full time or 2 years duration part time.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology www.cput.ac.za What is offered here is a National Diploma in Fashion (3 years), a National Diploma in Fashion (extended) and a Bachelors of Technology. The Design School Southern Africa www.designschoolsa.co.za The Design School Southern Africa has campuses within Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban. They offer a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and specialised and Dressmaking short courses.
North West School of Design www.nwsd.co.za A 3 year diploma in Fashion Design will have you set for your career at North West School of Design. The college situated in Klerksdorp also has a diploma in Fashion Management and Communications. Part time courses are a great way if you have a busy schedule and want to learn Fashion Photography, Pattern and Corset Designing.
CTCFD - Cape Town College of Fashion Design www.ctcfd.co.za Established in 1965 and currently celebrating ‘53 years of fashion excellence’, CTCFD is the longest standing fashion college in South Africa. Students are offered a variety of options when studying at CTCFD, including a 1 year certificate in Foundation Fashion Design, a 3 year Diploma in Fashion Design, with the option to extend this to an Advanced Diploma.
Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy www.sperovillioti.co.za The design academy found within Hyde Park shopping centre offers 18 short courses, whilst offering the traditional Diploma in Fashion and a Bachelor of Fashion. (both for 3 years). 27
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CRAIG BANKS
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Craig Banks and I am a pencil portrait artist. Why do you do what you do? Creating art is a part of who I am and I love that I am able to bring joy to the hearts of my clients with my portraits. How do you work? I work from home in the evenings and weekends in my very small home studio. What’s your background? I grew up in the Eastern Cape and had to unfortunately move house alot. My art has always been a constant and supported me through the hard times. I began practicing and developing my sketching skills while dabbling in other mediums such as acrylic and charcoal. It’s been a long road but I am happy to say I’ve reached a point where my art always keeps me busy. What’s integral to the work of an artist? Personally, a clear mind and a tidy work area. I think in general an artist needs to convey a message and respectfully represent their subject. What role does the artist have in society? Simply put, society needs pretty things and artists will always have a place. I believe creating art is the closest we can get to God . What has been a seminal experience? Having my artworks exhibited at the South African Hall of Fame at Sun City has been a career highlight.
How has your practice changed over time? My whole life has been a learning curve. From aimless squiggles as a child to elaborate shading and intricate detailing that I strive for today. I am completely self-taught so my style is proudly 100% my own. What art do you most identify with? Graphite sketching and portraiture. What work do you most enjoying doing? Definitely Pencil sketching. Minimal mess with maximum control. What’s your strongest memory of your childhood? My classmates asking me for help with their projects. I struggled to make friends due to a debilitating stutter. I found my art had no stutter. What themes do you pursue? People in the every day. Imperfections fascinate me. What’s your scariest experience? The Anaconda at Gold Reef City. Not much of a thrillseeker. What’s your favourite art work? Uncle Trevor. The dearly departed husband of a dear friend. I worked the hardest I ever had on a portrait to honour his memory. Describe a real-life situation that inspired you? I am inspired daily. I get a lot of inspiration from long walks through my neighborhood and looking at people. Noticing minute details missed by most people. Being outside and moving my body gets my creative juices flowing! What’s your most embarrassing moment? Due to my stutter and awkwardness there has been many embarrassing moments but what stands out is when, despite achieving constant high marks, I dropped a grade in high school from higher grade english to standard grade english as the standard grade english teacher was more lenient on public speaking.
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What jobs have you done other than being an artist? I am currently a dispatch clerk for a hardware store. Why art? Nothing else feeds my soul quite like creating art. What is an artistic outlook on life? Life is short so make your mark while you can. As an artist you have a realistic chance of reaching immortality through your works. What memorable responses have you had to your work? So many. From Joost Van Der Westhuizen and his family as well as Caster Semenya praising my work on Facebook and twitter to the tears of joy I get from my clients after sketching their children, a dearly departed loved one or beloved family pet. My art and and its responses are truly its own reward What food, drink, song inspires you? Food: Pizza Drink: Bells and Soda Music: Anything. But I really enjoy old school country. What do you dislike about the art world? Destructive critism from people with zero experience and even less tact. I have experienced this and it can be soul-destroying if you let it. Social media is a fantastic marketing tool however it does sometimes attract the worst of society. What do you dislike about your work? I learn something every day and as long as I’m learning I am happy. I do wish I could be better at painting though. What do you like about your work? I revel in imperfections and as I complete a sketch, these imperfections slowly bring my subject to life. Wrinkles are beautiful! Should art be funded? Absolutely. But I believe the love of art is developed at grassroots and talent needs to be identified and nurtured early. What makes you angry? Obtuse people who refuse to give art a chance. If you don’t like something, ask yourself why instead of dismissal. What research to you do? My research is minimal as I work from supplied photos mostly but I do research framing techniques to help my clients find the perfect frame and framer. What superpower would you have and why? To control time. More time in the studio is better than super strength or speed. Name something you love, and why? My wife will roll her eyes at this but I love my phone and its capabilities. Its made all the difference in regards to marketing and networking. Name something you don’t love, and why? I dislike frogs. What is your dream project? To be the personal portrait artist of the South African Rugby team.
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“I WOULD LOVE TO BE A FULL TIME PORTRAIT ARTIST“ NOT NECESSARILY FOCUSING ON COMMISSIONS BUT ANY IMAGE THAT CAPTURES MY ATTENTION. I WOULD LOVE TO BE FEATURED IN INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES OR AT THE VERY LEAST WORK IN A GALLERY LIKE MR BEAN AND LOOK AT PAINTINGS... ALL DAY LONG.
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DOMINIC MORWATSHEHLA Who are you and what do you do? My name is Dominic Morwatshehla I am a self-taught artist from Tzaneen Bolobedu block 5.
What role does the artist have in society? Artists play a key role in inspiring young people to take their talents serious and follow them.
Why do you do what you do? I love art, I was born to be an artist.
What has been a seminal experience? That being an Artist is not easy.
How do you work? I work long hours when it comes to art even days or months I take my time.
How has your practice changed over time As a self-taught artist, I improve each and every day through practice.
What’s your background? I come from a disadvantaged family.
What art do you most identify with? Visual art.
What’s integral to the work of an artist? Every artist sends messages in every artwork he/she does. Our artworks speak to other people.
What work do you most enjoying doing? I enjoy playing around with my art materials.
What’s your strongest memory of your childhood? When I used to draw pictures in magazines. What themes do you pursue? Now I’m studying political studies at the University of Limpopo and I’m doing art on the other hand so I’m pursuing both of them. What’s your scariest experience? When I saw people fighting for admission in the university. What’s your favourite artwork? The Will Smith artwork I did.
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Describe a real-life situation that inspired you? An Exhibition we did at the University of Limpopo inspired me because many people loved my work and encouraged me to never give up. What’s your most embarrassing moment? When people criticised me telling me that I’m childish because I am always drawing. What jobs have you done other than being an artist? I am a full-time student at the University of Limpopo I have never done any work besides art.
Why art? It is a calling its where my heart is. What is an artistic outlook on life? There is no life without art. What memorable responses have you had to your work? The fact that my art is out of this world. What food, drink, song inspires you? Traditional food, soft drinks and underground rap.
What do you dislike about the art world? The world of art is not taken seriously. What do you dislike about your work? The fact that it does not get enough support. What do you like about your work? The fact that it inspires many upcoming artists. Should art be funded? Yes. What makes you angry? I become angry because when I think of the fact that art is not taken seriously as sports. What research do you do? I search for ways in which I can improve my work.
What superpower would you like to have and why? The power to change this life and make it fair because life is not fair according to me. Name something you love, and why. I love being an artist because art takes me places. Name something you don’t love, and why. People talking negative things about an artist and their work because they discourage us. What is your dream project? Having my own art gallery full of my Artworks. Name three artists you’d like to be compared to. Kelvin Okafor, Charles Laveso and Ruan Huiseman. Favourite or most inspirational place? The village I come from. (Block5) What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? To never give up and to study art. Professionally, what’s your goal? Getting my work known globally. What wouldn’t you do without? The support from my family, friends and STAEDTLER company.
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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Vivienne Isabel Westwood DBE RDI (née Swire; born 8 April 1941) is a British fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. Westwood came to public notice when she made clothes for Malcolm McLaren’s boutique in King’s Road, which became known as “SEX”. It was their ability to synthesise clothing and music that shaped the 1970s UK punk scene, dominated by McLaren’s band, the Sex Pistols. She was inspired by the shock-value of punk. Westwood went on to open four shops in London, eventually expanding throughout the United Kingdom and the rest of the world, selling an increasingly varied range of merchandise, some of it linked to her many political causes such as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Climate change and Civil Rights groups.
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She attended Glossop Grammar School. In 1958, her family moved to Harrow, London. She studied silver-smithing at Harrow School of Art but left after one term, saying later, “I didn’t know how a working-class girl like me could possibly make a living in the art world”. After taking up a job in a factory and studying at a teacher-training college, she became a primary school teacher. During this period, she created her own jewellery, which she sold at a stall on Portobello Road. She continued teaching and simultaneously making jewellery and this led to her discovering design when she met Malcolm McLaren who became a major inspiration to for her designs in Punk Fashion. In 1962, she met Derek Westwood, a Hoover factory apprentice, in Harrow. They married on 21 July 1962; Westwood made her own wedding dress. In 1963, she gave birth to a son, Benjamin (Ben) Westwood. Once she met Malcolm McLaren, it meant the end of Westwood’s marriage to Derek. Westwood and McLaren moved to a council flat in Clapham, and while living there, they had a son together in 1967, Joseph Corré. Westwood continued to teach until 1971; she created clothes which McLaren designed. McLaren became manager of the punk band, the Sex Pistols, and subsequently the two garnered attention as the band wore Westwood’s and McLaren’s clothing designs.
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PUNK ERA Westwood was one of the architects of the punk fashion phenomenon of the 1970s, saying “I was messianic about punk, seeing if one could put a spoke in the system in some way”
FASHION COLLECTIONS The ‘Mini-Crini,’ 1985-87 Westwood was the designer who often let her clothes speak for themselves, as independent designs and as her own statements of culture. This idea that she uses her clothing as a statement of her own, is a motif consistent throughout her time as a designer. Although this is also the reason for her being ridiculed as a designer, it was such a strong proclamation to his and her designs that she remained this way within all her collections. This idea was partially attributed to her past collaborations with Gary Ness, who assisted Westwood throughout her designing with inspirations and titles for her collections. McLaren and Westwood’s first fashion collection to be shown to press and potential international buyers was Pirate. Subsequently, the partnership of McLaren and Westwood - which was underlined by the fact that both their names appeared on all labelling - showed collections in Paris and London with the thematic titles Savages (shown late 1981), Buffalo/Nostalgia Of Mud (shown spring 1982), Punkature (shown late 1982), Witches (shown early 1983) and Worlds End 1984 (later renamed Hypnos, shown late 1983). After the partnership with McLaren was dissolved, Westwood showed one more collection featuring the Worlds End label: “Clint Eastwood” (late 1984-early 1985). She dubbed the period 1981-85 “New Romantic” and 1988–91 as “The Pagan Years” during which “Vivienne’s heroes changed from punks and ragamuffins to ‘Tatler’ girls wearing clothes that parodied the upper class”. From 1985-87, Westwood took inspiration from the ballet Petrushka to design the mini-crini, an abbreviated version of the Victorian crinoline. Its mini-length, bouffant silhouette inspired the puffball skirts widely presented by more established designers such as Christian Lacroix. The mini-crini was described in 1989 as a combination of two conflicting ideals - the crinoline, representing a “mythology of restriction and encumbrance in woman’s dress”, and the miniskirt, representing an “equally dubious mythology of liberation”.
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In 2007, Westwood was called upon to design an academic gown for a prestigious academic institution. She was approached by Baroness Patricia Rawlings, then Chairperson of King’s College London after King’s successfully petitioned the Privy Council for the power to grant its own degrees. In 2008, the Westwood-designed academic dresses for King’s College London were unveiled. Commenting on the gowns, Westwood said: “Through my reworking of the traditional robe I tried to link the past, the present and the future. We are what we know.” Westwood received an Honorary Doctorate from HeriotWatt University in 2008. She was made a Doctor of Letters at the campus in Galashiels for her contribution to the industry and her use of Scottish textiles in the Academic dress of King’s College London in different colours, designed and presented by Vivienne Westwood in 2008. In July 2011, Westwood’s collections were presented at the catwalk of The Brandery fashion show in Barcelona. One of Westwood’s first immersion into the fashion world began during the punk era, where she dabbled in both men’s and women’s design, specifically in uniforms which combined her forties dressmaking with touches of Savile Row. She closely worked with Richard Branson on this collection. These pieces were more functional designs of Westwood, as they were primarily for work but still contained her flair as a designer. Clothes for the female crew included a red suit, accentuating the women’s curves and hips, and strategically places darts around the busts. This was contrary to the men’s grey and burgundy threepiece suit with various details in lapels and pockets. These two designers also focused on impacting the environment, as they were both passionate about using sustainable materials throughout their designs. As they worked with Virgin Atlantic on the functional crew designs, each look featured Closed Loop Recycling and maximum sustainability in recycled polyester. Before fully launching the designs, Westwood and Branson released some for a trial period with the pilot and cabin crew in order to allow for any design changes to be made. This project was important to these two designers because it epitomized the spirit of adventure which they both shared and employed - this challenged them to create something even more memorable.
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“I ALWAYS FIND BEAUTY IN THINGS THAT ARE ODD AND IMPERFECT, THEY ARE MUCH MORE INTERESTING.”
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BEST FASHION DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD
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COCO CHANEL
That interlocking logo on the bags, and that signature fragrance famously known as Chanel no.5 epitomise the legendary Coco Chanel, the glamorously talented designer. Perhaps the world can never thank the French designer enough for her immense contribution to the world of fashion especially for the sense of liberation and practical approach she brought with her designs in clothes, jewellery and accessories in the World War I era. Whether it’s the “Little black dress” or the complexly composed Chanel no.5 perfume, she won the hearts of one and all; and also the feat of being in the list of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
CHRISTIAN DIOR
During the period of the Second World War which saw the world riddled with war injuries, there was a French designer who brought the “New Look” silhouette to the fore, and fashion was never the same again. Christian Dior specialized in creating “voluptuous” shapes from the World War era, a trend which has been beautified in the creations of The Dior Fashion House.
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RALPH LAUREN
The Italian designer has been more of a guardian angel for menswear, and Armani’s collection for men has been highly desired by every image conscious man across the world. Giorgio Armani Corporation now produces magnificent clothing, swimwear, underwear and accessories. Armani has been astute when it comes to setting parameters in the fashion industry. One such move from the legendary designer was that of banning male models who measured less than 18 in Body Mass Index or BMI.
The man who gave men the classic Polo logo embossed shirt in 1968, which became a must have item ever since - that is how you can describe Ralph Lauren. The multi billionaire designer has a fetish for automobiles which is evident from the fleet of cars he owns. Some of them have also been exhibits at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
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A pioneer in unisex fashion, Italian born French designer Cardin has garnered worldwide popularity for his AvantGarde style and Space Age designs, besides specialising in the use of geometric shapes in creation. Cardin’s fashion genius is not limited to fabrics alone. He was contracted to American Motors and has even forayed into industrial design with thirteen basic designs and themes being incorporated into various products.
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CALVIN KLEIN
Klein is one of the most established names in the fashion design world with his trademark brand including not just clothes, but perfumes, jewellery and watches as well. Calvin Klein’s signature tight fit jeans were a rage the moment they launched in 1974 and minted $200000 in the very first week. He is the first recipient of an award as designer at the CFDA show for his creations in both men’s and women’s wear.
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DONATELLA VERSACE One of the forerunners in fashion industry, Donatella Versace is one of the best known female designers who have taken the world by storm with her brand Versace. She has clientele comprising Demi Moore, Jeniffer Lopez, Courtney Love and many other A list celebs who she is friends with. Extremely close to her deceased brother Gianni Versace, the perfume line named Blonde was launched by him thereby making her have a diffusion label.
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KARL LAGERFELD
The German fashion designer was one of the participants who Yves Saint Laurent beat to win the International Wool Secretariat competition. But Lagerfeld did not take too long to arrive on the fashion scene as he went on to win praises with his collections in the sixties, before freelancing for Chloe. Lagerfeld has collaborated with such names as Diesel, H&M and has been equally influential as a photographer with his assignments for Vogue, Harper’s Bazar, Numero, Chanel and Fendi. At the moment, he is the head designer and creative director of Chanel, Fendi and an eponymous label of his own.
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YVES SAINT-LAURENT
Hailing from the fashion capital of the world, French designer Yves Saint was a pupil of Christian Dior. Perhaps the greatest contribution from Laurent has come in the form of ready-to-wear clothing and the gentleman’s smoking jacket. Laurent has proved to be the essence of the fashion circuit and many contemporary designers consider him to be the finest and one of the most inspirational members of the fashion designing industry.
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Jewish designer Marc Jacobs made it to the list of Time magazine’s list of “100 influential people in the world”. Prior to launching his own design label, Jacobs was the creative designer of Louis Vuitton. The American designer’s first creation was knit sweaters which were a runaway success. His label is named Marc Jacobs and “diffusion line”. Marc has presence in 80 countries. He is the youngest recipient of the fashion industry’s most esteemed Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Perry Ellis Award for “New Fashion Talent”.
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Her brand is famously known as DKNY aka Donna Karan New York. Karan has a knack for designing clothes for young women which do not cost a fortune to own. Former assistant to Anne Klein, Karan accomplished the heights of fame, courtesy of her “Essentials” line. She has now devoted much of her time to her initiative known as Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT).
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TOM FORD
The American versatile genius is also the man who resurrected Gucci during its days of struggle as a fashion label. Ford quickly rose up the ranks by designing men’s wear and took over the role of design director. More success followed for the fashion designer/ film director/ screenwriter as he became the impact man when Gucci took over Yves Saint Laurent in 1999. Now as the head of his own brand Tom Ford, he has dressed some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Albeit his success is still attributed to his earlier days with Gucci.
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Fashion is not always about an in-yourface approach to viewing the world. There have been fashion designers who have changed the stereotypic image of their countries. Others are worthy of mention for the competitiveness which is known to only a few. We can’t help but acknowledge these legends. And they are: • Elsa Schiaparelli- The world ought to know that Coco Chanel had a fierce and maverick rival in Elsa Schiaparelli who conformed to the “surrealist” style statement. Not formally trained in clothing design, she still managed to nail most of the fashion market due to her raw talent which spoke of freedom right from the word go. Despite being well received, her label, House of Schiaparelli closed down in Dec 1954 only to see her arch rival Chanel making a return; probably because she defied the change in fashion which followed World War II. • Bibi Russell – A Bangladeshi fashion designer and former international model, who scorched the ramp for such brands as Armani, Karl Lagerfeld and made appearance on the cover of Cosmopolitan, Vogue and Harper’s Bazar. Bibi Russell is the face of revolution - feminism built on defiance to express self, and a face that has inspired her nation’s fairer sex. In her capacity as a fashion designer, Russell has won accolades in Paris and Indian fashion weeks. • Rohit Bal- The icon of sorts for successful fashion designers hailing from India, Rohit Bal is one of the most respected names in the Indian fashion circuit. He’s set the ramp on fire in New York and Paris and has an enviable clientele including Uma Thurman, Anna Kournikova, Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson etc. • Deepak Perwani – A Pakistani fashion designer of Hindu ancestry, Perwani holds the Guinness world record for creating the world’s largest kurta range, a sub continental attire for men. Perwani is also an actor who has modelled in the past.
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Who are you and what do you do? I am an international Equine commission and portrait artist, specializing in charcoal and coloured pencils. Why do you do what you do? Because I love my job! I combined my love for animals with my talent to provide people with a memorabilia of that special bond. How do you work? I work from home in my studio; managing my own marketing but mostly get my business from referrals and existing clients. What’s your background? I grew up in Johannesburg then completed my high school education at Victoria Girls high in Grahamstown where I attended Carinus art school part time as well. Taking my art to a more professional level. What’s integral to the work of an artist? One must know their market. Providing a product or service that people have a need to purchase, a ‘Must have’ item. Without clients you have no business. This is integral to any business especially in art. What role does the artist have in society? Artists of all walks play a massive role in society by assisting people to ‘enjoy life’ even if its 3:20mins of a song they have created or an artwork that hangs in the coffee shop. The vast nature of art can create a space of comfort and happiness or can shock and dismay people into taking action. A whale sculpture made out of plastic bottles and then placed near a beach reminds passers to clean up their rubbish. Without art the world would be dry and lifeless. What has been a seminal experience? A seminal experience for me was when 5fm DJ, Sureshnie Rider contacted me regarding a commissioned piece. It wasn’t long afterwards that I went international, now my pieces hang in countries such as England, Europe, New Zealand and many more. I have sponsorships too and have been published in equine journals. All this seems quite surreal at times.
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How has your practice change over time? My practice has developed dramatically over time using my business studies from Boston Media house and through countless hours of hard work. Putting my client’s needs above my own has resulted in all of them returning thus growing my business even further. What art do you most identify with? I identify most with artwork that portrays how hard the artist has worked to achieve their end result. What work do you most enjoying doing? I mostly enjoy doing anything that involves a horse haha! Im in awe of the majestic movements of that animal; there is no such thing as an ugly horse. I believe you can see the artists love for their subject shine through their work. If it is executed well enough you can make anyone fall in love with your subject too. What’s your strongest memory of your childhood? My strongest memory of my childhood was my grandmother and I spending hours in the afternoons painting and drawing. She noticed my talent from the start and encouraged it everyday thereafter. We did everything creatively; from refurbishing furniture and painting walls to Mosaicking and fabric painting. What themes do you pursue? My main theme I pursue is the love people have for their animals, big or small. The Beauty and simplicity behind black and white artwork can sometimes be more striking than that of colour. What’s your scariest experience? Definetly having to forfeit a stable income to produce my art and pursue my dream. What’s your favourite art work? I Regret selling one of my pieces “ Stable Mates”. The artwork was calm and friendly; I managed to execute it quite well in the horses markingsit sold rather fast. Describe a real-life situation that inspired you? I decided to venture off by changing my subject matter to the Nguni cows. I hung my first Nguni at the Bathurst Agricultural Show, where I got my first collector of my artwork. I had to promise him that every piece I do thereafter he wants first option. He has landed up purchasing nearly every Nguni since then and placed them in his homes around the world. Getting my first collector was my biggest inspiration and drive to continue to broaden and better myself on an international level.
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What’s your most embarrassing moment? My most embarrassing moment was attending art galleries and realising If I wanted to become well-known I had to up my game and practice more. I want to be confident in every piece that is sold, who knows where it will hang and who will see our piece when it leaves your hands, it must be of the best of your ability. Having this mindset can only make you better and better. What jobs have you done other than being an artist? I have done the widest range of jobs such as bookkeeping, bartending, studying law and even managing a surf shop but one cant run away from what they should be doing. And I should of been pursuing my art from the moment I Matriculated. Why art? I chose an art career because one should always have a passion for what they do. If you good at it- that’s a bonus! What is an artistic outlook on life? An artistic outlook on life is an emotional one for sure. I see emotions in every aspect in my life and seem to be more sensitive than the average sod. I think that’s what makes an artist brilliant as we have to create an emotion on a blank piece of paper and sell it. Thus having to feel it a thousand times more, gives us that ability to do so. What memorable responses have you had to your work? When my clients record their spouses/ friends receiving the artwork of their pet that just passed and their face is full of tears. That gives me the reassurance that I have captured the individual nature of the animal and put it on paper. What food, drink, song inspires you? When im working till early hours of the morning, a glass of Merlot definitely inspires me along with good golden oldies music. What do you dislike about your work? I dislike the fact that my funding towards my career is so limited since having my son. It has proven to be more difficult to put capital down to expand my brand being a single mom. Should art be funded? Art should absolutely be funded as it is not an easy field to venture into and takes time to develop a brand and a name for yourself. The little money you do make as an artist 90% of the time goes back into your work for supplies, framing, internet communication, advertising ect. We have to be our entire business! Our own PR, accountant, advertiser as well as spend hours actually doing the artwork, it’s not a 8-5pm job like most. Resulting in the majority of artists failing due to limited funding and lack of support. What superpower would you have and why? I would love the superpower of multiplying myself so I can mom, draw and drink wine all at the same time! Name something you love, and why? Obviously, absolutely love my son. He drives me to prove to him that we can do anything he sets his heart too with hard work and passion.
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TOP FASHION SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD Parsons, The New School for Design
London College of Fashion
Offering programs in fashion design, fashion studies and fashion marketing, Parsons, The New School for Design boasts graduates such as Tom Ford, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Jason Wu. Tuition costs R 706 916 per year, and you’ll also need to pay fees for student services and the student senate (totaling R 2 880 per term).
Another college within the University of the Arts London, the London College of Fashion stands out for its wide range of fashion courses. The school offers not only fashion design courses, but also fashion marketing, journalism, buying and merchandising as well as programs in beauty, cosmetic science, fashion curation and criticism, and even courses specializing in footwear and accessories.
As well as having a very impressive alumni list, Parsons also has a strong focus on maintaining relationships with its past students. This has led to the school holding critiques and workshops with Donna Karan and the Proenza Schouler duo. Factor in the school’s corporate partnerships and the fact that the majority of faculty members work within the fashion industry, and it becomes clear that students of Parsons, The New School for Design have strong career prospects.
More than 5,000 students are enrolled, and tuition fees are the same as at Central Saint Martins, since the two colleges are both part of UAL. Famous graduates include Jimmy Choo and Rupert Sanderson.
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Known by some as the MIT of the fashion world, the Fashion Institute of Technology offers programs in fashion design, business, marketing, illustrating and styling. Established in 1944, the school has 9,200 students overall and boasts Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors among its alumni. At baccalaureate level, New York residents pay R48 509 a semester and students from outside the state pay R 146 904. The school has a lecture series and a museum curated by fashion historian Valerie Steele. Central Saint Martins Part of the University of the Arts London (UAL), Central Saint Martins offers programs in fashion, textile and jewelry design. Partially government-funded, Central Saint Martins is accessible to talented students from all social spheres and offers a world-class teaching staff, including international fashion figures such as Professor Louise Wilson. Undergraduate tuition fees for 2018/19 are R 172 529 per year for UK and EU students and R 360 912 per year for international students. Notable graduates include Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Stella McCartney and Christopher Kane.
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Royal College of Art Offering a range of graduate-level art and design courses, the world-renowned Royal College of Art has relatively small enrolment numbers across its six schools. With higher international tuition fees compared to the other two London fashion schools listed here (R573 850), the Royal College of Art’s School of Materials gives students the opportunity to gain placements and work experience at some of the world’s biggest fashion houses including the likes of Prada, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Burberry. Famous alumni include Philip Treacy, Ossie Clark and Zandra Rhodes Istituto Marangoni The Instituto Marangoni is split across three campuses; its main campus is based in Milan and the other two are in London and Paris. The school, home to 2,000 students across all three campuses, offers courses in fashion design, fashion business, fashion buying, brand management and fashion promotion. Depending on your program, nationality and chosen language of instruction, tuition fees range from R268 520 to R 352 841. The school, boasting the likes of Franco Moschino and Domenico Dolce as alumni, has a large community of international students.
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Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne With just a few hundred students enrolled, the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne offers courses in fashion design and technique, world-renowned couture classes and baccalaureate programs. It also offers the prestige of belonging to a school associated with the commissioning body in charge of determining what can be categorized as couture. Among the school’s alumni are Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino and André Courreges. Often students are not considered unless they have already completed a design course elsewhere. Tuition fees range from R215 950 to R238 290 per year.
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Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, Belgium
An international fashion design and business school based in Paris, ESMOD (l’Ecole Supérieure des Arts et techniques de la Mode) has additional campuses in four other French cities and 21 schools in total worldwide. Offering programs in fashion design and fashion business to its 700 students, tuition at ESMOD is currently R174 580 per year at undergraduate level and R213 480 at postgraduate level.
Antwerp is also making strong steps toward becoming a world-leading fashion capital. Perhaps the most notable fashion school here is the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, an elite design school offering fashion design courses to just over 100 students each year.
ESMOD is famous not only for its alumni – among which are names such as Thierry Mugler and Nina Garcia – but also for being the first and oldest French fashion design school, founded in 1841, and for having invented both the tape measure and the mannequin.
Tuition is highly subsidized, even for foreign students, making the total cost approximately R13 843 per year for non-EU students and R4 054 for EU students, the cheapest fees to be featured in this article. Students must have proficiency in Dutch and an experimental and avant-garde approach is encouraged.
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Who are you and what do you do? My name is Treasure Ndlovu. I am 27 years of age. I was born at Embhuleni hospital weighing 3.2 kilograms in the year of 1991 on the 30th day of January. I grew up in a small location called Nhlazatje, Mpumalanga, it is near Elukwatini where my family and I moved to in the year 2000. I do visual art using charcoal mediums and HB pencils on a daily basis, part of it includes reading about it as I feel it is important to read about what you do. It is another way for me to acquire knowledge.
Why do you do what you do?
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I had this burning desire for visual art ever since I was a kid. I knew I had to do it, I knew there’s something I have to offer in a form of visual art. seeing my older brother do it in my early days as a toddler made me want to do it, even more, he then introduced me to sketch drawings. Which looked really amazing to me at the time. He made me realise the strength of the artist in me. I love drawing and it sort of controls me whenever I do it, and I feel there are more people out there who I must empower with it and they are waiting for me.
AMBASSADOR SHOWCASE Why art? Why art? I love this question. For me, detail. It is the fundamental of all that we see today, without detail there comes fault and where there is a fault, there comes destruction. Art erupts those emotions that lift you up, boost your self-esteem also ignites the creative person in you. It explores the nature of perception, thus causing one to do what they believe in than what social standards dictate. It is through art that we have the code of nature and everything that falls in it is just as perfect as expressing your thoughts.
What’s your background? Ethnically, I am liSwati and so are both of my late parents. We were a family of 7, 3 brothers and 2 sisters until the oldest sister passed away in the early 2000s as well as my father and the last born. Mother passed away in 2007 (marking the most difficult time of my life) so remaining now it is myself, big brother and big sister. So it has always been my big brother who inspired me in art, he used to do these karate sketches that I really loved, I even stole a few to show my friends at school. My primary school teacher then decided that I do a live sketch of my siblings, I did it and they were impressed even though I don’t really remember it was exactly their looks. I would like to say I am not only self-taught but the presence of my brother and assistance helped me to be where I am today with drawings and the way I see it. I spent my primary education and my secondary education in Elukwatini until 2008, I then moved to the big cities for tertiary education in engineering studies. However, I have never received any formal training in visual art. it is all out of practice, reading, interacting with other artists and attending art events to learn about the art business and art itself. 57
What’s integral to the work of an artist? I always emphasise to my fellow artists and friends that paying attention to detail automatically creates art. I apply this in everything that I do, it helps a lot. For visual artists, the attention to detail it is when you will start drawing what you see than what you don’t see. Then you will be satisfied with the outcome, you will know where to add or subtract. PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAIL, it is very important to me.
What art do you most identify with? Charcoal drawings identify me, theres so much that they have that the inner artist in me need to express with charcoal. I am truly inlove with dark colours, that is where you find me when I am not around the normal space.
What research to you do? I have the need to fuse my artworks with a bit of colour, basically taking half of contemporary art and abstract art and combine it with my charcoal drawings, which is where I find myself studying the works of Nelson Makamo, Dr Esther Mahlangu and many more local artists, I love what they do and I would love to see myself grow into something similar or even more than that.
Professionally, what’s your goal?
To be an entrepreneur especially in art, with a BSc in Fine Arts. I would love to hold a degree in the Fine Arts one day.
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What wouldn’t you do without? My son motivates me a lot, waking up in the morning and thinking that this life is no longer about you but somebody who is proud to call you “baba”. I find myself stagnant without my 3 years old’s satisfaction in everything that I do. I wish this art is contagious so he can catch my infection soon. Last but not least, I would not do any form of artwork without your art equipment guys. It is the best for me, since way back.
How has your practice changed over time? It has improved alot, from doing small scale drawing for extensive days to doing large scale drawings within 3 days on a headshot drawing. The charcoal mediums I am using now are very dark and I like it because they exactly what I am expressing.
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Name something you love, and why. Art. I love it because I always express my thoughts according to me and influence others who seek for direction in life. It keeps me thinking more, everyday. Wanting to know more everyday, I sometimes find myself Googling “the string theory” or “the Fibonacci series”. It kind of has an effect into the way I do things and I tend to love that because it works in a weird way. 59
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Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Willie Delport, I’m 39 years old & am a husband to a wonderful wife, Janine & proud father to 2 beautiful daughters, Willow & Ivy. I grew up in Klerksdorp & currently work for a Gold Mining Company, as a Training & Development Officer for Rigging Skills.
Why do you do what you do? It’s just always been a part of who I am and something that came naturally to me. In addition, I get a lot of enjoyment from it. It is also a way for me to escape to a different world where my imagination & dreams have no limits. In addition, I can “give life” to my thoughts and ideas. There are also times that I enjoy the technical aspects of it & that is probably why I also like to try a variety of different mediums & styles.
How do you work?
It depends on a couple of factors & my mood. There will be times that I am in a more “formal” or serious mode of creating a piece, so I’ll brainstorm & develop a concept. This often has me doing some very rough, basic sketches, as well as some research & reading. Other times it will be very spontaneous. I’ll be in a restaurant, for example, and I’ll just start drawing on a serviette or the paper wrapper of a straw. So much so, that I now carry a pen with me for when the urge arises. At work, I’ve got my trusted notebook that has even fallen victim to my doodling & sketching during meetings.
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What’s integral to the work of an artist?
Constantly creating art, even if it’s just something small for the day / week. Always stay true to your own creativity and who you are as an artist. Don’t try to be someone else.
What art do you most identify with? It ranges from Fantasy Art, Surrealism, Comic / Cartoon to the Old Masters, such as Michelangelo & Da Vinci.
What role does the artist have in society?
This can vary from providing some light-heartedness to escape the day-to-day stuff all the way through to evoking opinions, discussion & actions regarding the serious issues we face in the world.
WILLIE DELPORT What has been a seminal experience?
The loss of my best friend to depression. It changed my outlook on life and has been a reminder to appreciate everything each day and not take anything for granted. Live your life to the best of our ability. It made me realise the importance of listening and holding on to what you have because once you lose it, it’s gone forever.
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How has your practice changed over time? I have a lot more confidence in my technical abilities, so I now have the freedom to focus on other aspects. In the past I put in a lot of time and energy into experimenting with different techniques & styles, whereas now, my focus is predominantly on developing and refining my own style & techniques.
What work do you most enjoying doing? I enjoy drawing most, whether it is in pencil, pen, ink or pastel pencils, as well as spending time adding details to my drawings.
What’s your strongest memory of your childhood? The time I spent during primary school with one of my best friends. We used to go down to the river on weekends with our “ketties” (sling shots) and do target practice, we would chase the farmer’s cows around & swim in the Vaal River on hot summer days. In the evenings we used to get up to all sorts of mischief like playing “tok tokkie”. Sadly, at the end of Primary School, Depression claimed the life of my friend.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? Keep on going, even when the going gets tough or you feel like throwing in the towel altogether.
What wouldn’t you do without?
The people I love and of course, an instrument to create with…any pen or pencil will do.
Why art? Art was the only constant in my life growing up. It has always been something to do when things get tough, to help me get rid of my frustrations, help me understand things better....something I was good at and something that made me feel special.
What do you dislike about the art world?
I believe that in the art world there is a place for everyone. Unfortunately, there are individuals who seem to think / act that the art world belongs to them and that there is very little to no space for other artists. Individuals who are conceited and have an over inflated sense of self & their work. As soon as they feel that the world is not revolving around them & that not everyone sees them as “the best”, they will go to any length to try and regain their place on their “self-imposed pedestal”. By all means, each individual should be proud of their creations, but there is a difference between that and being conceited. As artists, we need to support each other, we need to help build each other up, provide encouragement, and where wanted, freely give advice & positive criticism. We can do this for each other, irrespective of whether the other artist’s work is to your personal taste or not, because it is this diversity & uniqueness that makes the art world so wonderful. For some people, their art is very much an extension of themselves, it is a form of therapy, to feel that they have a place in the world. Some people have been through difficult times, and they create works with the hope that it will uplift & provide joy to others that may be going through difficult times. Not everyone wants to become a “famous artist”, the source of their art comes from a personal level. What gives someone else the right to try exclude or breakdown others for their own selfish reasons? The art world belongs to everyone equally.
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What’s your favourite art work?
Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. To see that in person is definitely on my Bucket List.
Describe a real-life situation that inspired you? Back when I was studying Graphic Design, I met a guy that come from a rural background, who came to study Fine Arts with us (the Graphic Design Students & Fine Arts Students were together). He was always smiling, very humble, down to earth & overall a wonderful person. I completed my 3rd year when he was still a 2nd year student, so I didn’t see him after that. One day I ran into him at the local Game Store where he was sitting outside the entrance to the store exhibiting his artwork. My wife & I bought some of his work, not only to support him, but because we always liked what he did. Many years later while speaking to a mutual friend who also studied with us, his name came up. His hard work & dedication paid off, because he is now internationally known and his paintings are selling for anything from R 20,000.00 and up. He even made enough money to build himself a house. This man is Daniel Novela. Although his life has been far from easy, his belief, passion & dedication to his art kept him going. This has always inspired me.
What is your dream project? To create my own comic book with cool characters. Do the concept art, drawing the storyboards, creating the characters, even physically sculpt the individual characters just for the fun of it and as cool additions to the art studio I would love to have.
What themes do you pursue? Concept art has caught my attention as of late, and I find myself pursuing more Sci-fi / Fantasy themed work. However, the rendering of photo realistic portraiture still alludes me. I would still like to pursue a Rembrandt-Dali Hybrid themed collection in different mediums someday, just to showcase my skills.
What memorable responses have you had to your work?
My final assessment in my 3rd year Graphic Design studies. Each student had a feedback session with the panel of assessors. They told me that they were very impressed with the diversity of the body of work I handed in. They enjoyed the fact that no two projects were alike and every project was uniquely different in style and technique. Our drawings were assessed by the head of the drawing department and I will never forget his feedback. He was impressed with my drawing style & abilities. He encouraged me to really peruse drawing after my studies and that I must never stop drawing. 67
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