Chiliza exhibits for PPC Imaginarium

Mhlonishwa Chiliza.

Durban University of Technology Fine Art student and part-time lecturer, Mhlonishwa Chiliza exhibited his captivating sculptures that embraces not only single-medium, three-dimensional objects, but also mixed-media installation art for PPC Imaginarium at KZNSA Gallery.

This following after Chiliza made it to the finals at the PPC Imaginarium Art and Design competition for two sculptures.

Chiliza explained his inspiration behind his work. “The work is inspired by my daily nonstop movements within my urban space, I admire or embrace the chaos or patterns of human movements specifically in the Durban market (Warwick triangle). It’s the space where informal trading happens, and I like how people navigate and intersect when occupying this space in Warwick,”
Taking 8 weeks to complete, Chiliza is thankful from the help he received from both DUT Fine Art alumnus, Jabulani Mbili and other artists.

The competition has 3 judging phases. First stage is the concept, submission are done online. Second stage is the production phase where the artists and designers have to produce physical work to be submitted.

 “I was happy to be selected as a sculpture finalist out of 869 entrances. This nationwide traveling show is made of 55 selected finalists out of 869,” said Chiliza.

Chiliza also compiled a documentary that supports the work and the photographers, namely Sthe Masinga and Mbuken Dlamini from Nobukisa Photography.

Chiliza is grateful for this opportunity as he learned valuable lessons as a student aspiring to become a qualified fine artist. He faced many challenges but succeeded through.

 The winner of the competition will be announced in April 2018. 

-CARLY VAN DER WESTHUIZEN 

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