(“A boy riding a
bicycle” – Linocut by Major Ndlovu)
The African Art
Centre is pleased to host the Velobala Class of 2016 Group exhibition
showcasing charcoal, pencil, oil pastel, chalk pastel drawings, paintings and
jewellery.
The Velobala
Programme is an African Art Centre Development Project that offers formal art
classes to young talented black artists who do not have the financial means to
enrol for tertiary-level art training. Initiated in 1994, this African Art
Centre programme is an ongoing commitment to facilitate exploration of
different mediums for young talented artists, including ceramics, drawing,
painting, jewellery and printmaking.
This project is supported by the Durban University of
Technology’s Department of Fine Art and Jewellery Design.
Over a period of 10 months the 2016 Velobala Programme saw
the development of 28 aspiring artists. Major Ndlovu, a second year student of
the programme, said: “The Velobala programme meant a lot to me, it introduced
me to the art industry and helped me to build a solid foundation. What I like
most about the programme is that you attend as much as you can, their classes
are unlimited. They provide upcoming artists enough time to shape and showcase
their talent. Once you participate in the Velobala programme you become part of
the African Art Centre family.” Works
produced by Major Ndlovu will form part of the Velobala 2016 exhibition.
The African Art Centre acknowledges with gratitude the
Artists for Human Rights Trust, Mr Price Home and the Durban University of
Technology Fine Arts and Jewellery Department for partnering with the Centre on
this programme. The exhibition is supported by the National Arts Council of
South Africa.
The Velobala 2016 exhibition is currently running at the
African Art Centre at 94 Florida
Road, Morningside. More information on 031 303
4374 or email africanartcentre@afri-art.co.za or visit www.afriart.co.za
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