I'm busy preparing for the Third Sanlam National Portrait Exhibition which is held every two years. I really look forward to this as it is the major portrait competition in South Africa. The competition celebrates and showcases the best original portrait artwork in the country. This coveted Award challenges artists from all walks of life, 21 years and older, to enter works which exemplify their ability in the medium of their choice.
The previous exhibitions were of an exceptionally high standard, with the winning entries reflecting the growing trend towards realism. At the first competition in 2013 I was pleasantly surprised to be selected as one of the top 40 entries, out of almost 2000 entries, with my image of the well-known William Kentridge. In 2015 I submitted my self portrait and this came in to top 200. which was also gratifying. This year I will be submitting two works.
Below are my previous entries.
The previous exhibitions were of an exceptionally high standard, with the winning entries reflecting the growing trend towards realism. At the first competition in 2013 I was pleasantly surprised to be selected as one of the top 40 entries, out of almost 2000 entries, with my image of the well-known William Kentridge. In 2015 I submitted my self portrait and this came in to top 200. which was also gratifying. This year I will be submitting two works.
Below are my previous entries.
