Fine art and Jewellery Design Host Year-end Exhibition


Chris De Beer addressing attendees at the exhibition opening. 


NASIPHI GIGABA

The Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) Fine Art and Jewellery Design  department hosted a third year and Bachelor of Technology (Btech) annual year-end exhibition yesterday,  06 November at the KZNSA art Gallery  in Glenwood.
As required by each department as part of the students’ practical component, the students showcased their best designs from their portfolio’s which is a representation of the diversity of conceptual and ethical explorations from the work produced throughout the year.
Fine Art Lecturer and Coordinator, David Tshabalala said that he was extremely proud of the students and hopes to see them coming back to further their education.
“This year marks one of the top points throughout the years from Extended to where our students are now, there’s been so much that has been invested and I would really like to see them succeed in their careers and would also like to see them coming back and completing their degrees,” he said.
The top two excelling students from each department were also awarded for their hard work and dedication invested throughout the year.
Third year Jewellery Design student and prize winner, Nikiwe Mthethwa said that her work is inspired by the love and passion she has for nature.
“The inspiration for my wok came from nature, I love flowers so that is why I incorporated flowers and leaves in my jewellery and I am so excited to have won a prize for my work,” she said ecstatically.
The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design (FoAD), Dr René Smith acknowledged both the students and staff for investing their time and dedication to their work throughout the year.
“I really want to congratulate students for their talent, their determination and their resilience and I want to assure everyone from the Fine Art and Jewellery Design department that DUT really applauds anybody who has invested in our two strands of DNA, which is “engagement” and “student  sentiments”,” she said.

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