Deadline for
submissions: July 14 & 15, 2015
Do you have aspirations of becoming one of South Africa's
most recognised artists? Ever wished someone would recognise your potential and
afford you the opportunity to be part of South Africa's art milieu? Does the
idea of having your work showcased on a national stage and admired by critics
and lovers alike, tickle your creativity? Then the 2015 Sasol New Signatures
competition is the perfect platform for you.
Entries for the 2015 Sasol New Signatures competition are
now open. With this year’s theme being Eye
for Potential, Sasol challenges emerging South African artists who have the
ability to see beyond what the naked eye can see, to create artworks and launch
their careers. The overall winner receives R100,000 cash prize, the runner up gets
R25,000, with five merit winners each receiving R10,000.
Artists who believe they have what it takes to make an
impact in the industry, and have that extraordinary "eye for
potential" are encouraged to submit artworks at one of several collection
points around the country between July 14 and 15.
Several information sessions, designed to give artists
valuable information on the entry process, will be held nationwide from early
May.
“Receiving a merit award for my piece entitled ‘Rebirth: Haunted by the past’ in 2013,
gave me the platform to present myself as an artist and further my career. The
competition also enables one to network with other artists and see the
diversity of art in South Africa,” says ThekoBoshomane, merit award winner,
2013 Sasol New Signatures.
Group Sponsorship Manager for Sasol, Richard Hughes, says as
a business, Sasol believes in the inherent potential that lies within South
Africans. “We have seen this in the remarkable entries we've showcased over the
years from artists of all disciplines and ages. Sasol New Signatures has left
an incredible legacy in the pages of South Africa's art history. We are pleased
to have helped launch the careers of all our finalists, merit award winners,
runner ups and winners and look forward to seeing their continued growth.”
Artists looking for a gateway into the pages of South
Africa's art history, a platform to showcase their potential, having their work
celebrated on a national stage should start preparing their pieces for
submission and make their artistic signature known.
For more information visit www.sasolnewsignatures.co.za