East Rand resident Clement Maenetja has entered a range of ceramic plates into this year’s Innibos National Craft Awards.
Although the format of the judging and the prize-giving may yet be altered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the competition is going ahead.
Now in its fourth year, it is open to crafters from around the country.
All disciplines are welcome to compete for the R165 000 prize.
The closing date is midnight on May 1.
The 23-year-old started doing art in school and fell in love with ceramics while at the Tshwane University of Technology.
“I love working with clay because it is easy to manipulate yet remains challenging.
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“My work explores my personal history and also juxtaposes my memories with the surroundings I grew up in,” Maenetjia said.
His plates were moulded from a mix of clay and glazed to resemble enamel dishes. The seeds inside were also created from clay.
How to enter:
Crafters need to simply take a photo of their entry – next to a matchbox for size of scale, and either email it to crafts@innibos.co.za or send it to 071 621 3597 via MMS or WhatsApp. There is no entry fee.
Ts&Cs apply and can be found on the competition’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Innibosnationalcraftawards.
Remember to include your name, the town in which you live and your contact details.
Entrants who have not heard from the organisers within 30 days of the closing date must take it as given that they did not make the shortlist for final judging.
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This year, the National Department of Arts and Culture sponsored four additional categories: Corporate Gifts, Beaded Craft Products, Craft Produced Using Recycled Materials and Souvenirs. Each category is worth R20 000 in prize money.
The overall winner of the competition – chosen from across all disciplines – walks away with R50 000, the first runner-up with R20 000 and the second runner-up with R15 000.
For more information, WhatsApp Jan Bhuda on 071 621 3597 or email John Anthony Boerma at artaid@lantic.net.
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