The Sasol New Signatures Competition of 2023 recently crowned their winner. We heard what the finalists had to say, now it’s the judges’ turn…
Judge Bongi Dhlomo-Mautloa (Visual Artist)
On the winner: “Personally found that the artist put in a lot of sensitive thought into the making of the shoes.”
On the runner-up: “A sensitive image, an amazing write up by the artist. Overall, an accomplished presentation.”
Judge Dr Alastair Meredith (Senior Art Specialist, Strauss & Co)
On the winner: “Tactile, evocative and beautiful.”
On the runner-up: “Exquisite and technically impressive.”
Judge Cate Terblanche (Curator, Sasol Art Collection)
On the winner: “Very deserving work. Technically great!”
Judge Angus Taylor (Sculptor)
On the winner: “An artwork with palatable pathos that the choice of material and process viscerally conveys – well done!”
On runner-up: “This artwork has a humble approach, but it is executed with such an eloquent, refined skill, that it leaves one in awe. It is a beautiful ode to women, particularly to his single parent mother.”
