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2008 Graduate Exhibition of the Department of Visual Arts, Stellenbosch University.

Following the roaring success of Stellenbosch University’s Department of Visual Arts’ Graduate Exhibition in 2007, this year’s graduates are showcasing a selection of their best work in an exhibition entitled Depart.

Gradex’08: Depart aims to create an interdisciplinary and visual dialogue between the three respective streams of study followed at the department, namely Fine Arts, Visual Communication (Graphic Design) and Jewellery Design. The Department of Visual Arts employs a system of practice-based research in which the symbiotic relationship between art theory and practical work is consistently emphasised. A process-orientated method of working, which questions and celebrates its own internal language systems and the broader field of contemporary art practice, lies at the core of the department’s general approach to art. The title Depart alludes to the commencement of the graduates’ creative careers after four years of practice-based training and research.

This exhibition is a platform on which students get to showcase their work to industry professionals and the broader public. Visitors can expect a rich variety of work, ranging from exquisite contemporary jewellery to socially-responsive and trend-setting design and visual art.

A remarkable feature of this graduate exhibition is that every aspect of it is organised by the graduating students themselves, including fundraising, catalogue and exhibition design and curatorial control.

All art and design enthusiasts are invited to come and celebrate a memorable celebration of exciting visual works.

Gradex’08: Depart opens its doors to the public on Friday, 28 November at 19:00. Refreshments will be served. A catalogue will also be available for purchase.

Venue: Stellenbosch University Visual Arts Building, Victoria Street, at the intersection of Neethling Street. Stellenbosch

Opening of event: November 28 @ 19h00

Closes: December 12, 2008

Opening times: Monday – Saturday, 10: 00 – 16: 00

Additional information:

Website: www.usgradex.co.za

E-mail: gradex08@gmail.com

Phone: 078 836 7236 (only in use during the exhibition)

AAA School Of Advertising Cape Town’s Student Exhibition opens tonight!

The exhibition will be running until the 29th of November from 10:00 to 16:00.

Wish we could make it tonight, but go check it out and tell us what you think!

The University of Johannesburg’s, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, first student exhibition ended 10 November 2008.

The second exhibition is from 25 November to 2 December. They will be showcasing student work from the Architecture, Ceramic and Interior design fields.

Venue: Bunting Road Campus. Download the map here.

The exhibition will be open to the public on weekdays from 9:00 to 16:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00.
For more information call 011 599 1022 or visit www.uj.ac.za/fada.

They won a Bronze Loerie this year and their students are always in the news somewhere. We posted about Sindosu Nyoni who won the Sportscene Sneakers with sole competition. So make sure you don’t miss this one.

If you do make it to the exhibition share your thoughts in the form of a comment.

AAA School of Advertising – Johannesburg Campus – is hosting their Creative Showcase Exhibition form 26 to 28 November from 09h00 to 17h00.

Titled iFresh it’s sure to be a delight for the senses!

We had the opportunity to see Adobe Creative Suite 4 launch live in South Africa.

Will post a couple of pics soon!I

In the meantime… if you’re in the Bloemfontein area and want to learn Lightroom, then make sure you get in touch with Igno van Niekerk.

On Saturday, 29 November 2008 he will be proving the Power of Ligthroom!

09:00 – 12:00 at the CUT’s Centre for E-learning – cost R350 pp.

This is a must to attend if your a photographer!!!

He will be showing you how you can order, process, edit and develop your photos in a fraction of the time it usually takes!! This is a  hands-on course, only 12 people can attend – to register e-mail him at igno@intekom.co.za.

If you want to play around with Lightroom, download the trail here: www.adobe.com/downloads

Planet Pixl Brand Communication School is hosting their annual Student Exhibition at the Oliewenhuis Reservoir.

They claim their students are cured from ordinariness and are ready to be released back into society – come be the judge of it…

26 November 2008

19h00

Be there and come say hello to the HipnHopeful team! We would love to meet you!

Idea Bounty is a real simple concept – “Get money for your ideas!”
They post a brief and you answer the call by submitting your idea(s).
If your idea is chosen you get the cash!

Their current bounty is for FNB Premier Banking and the reward is a wopping $2500 (R26,479.90).
Not bad… The deadline is 2008/11/28 – that’s next Friday – hurry, hurry….

Sportscene gave us 10 of the awesome character boxes to give away – with a suprise T-shirt in 4 of the boxes. All you have to to do is to join our Facebook Group!!! Do it here!

You might have seen these shoebox packaging designs displayed in Sportscenes around the country.  5 South African artists were commissioned to design a shoebox package. The public then had the chance to vote for their favourite artist’s shoebox packaging characters. R10 000 worth of Sportscene vouchers was up for grabs for the voter and the winning artist.

You can see the packages here.

And the winners are… (drum roll please)……

Sindosu Nyoni (artist) and Nakita Misra (fan)!

SINDISO NYONI is a Zimbabwean designer who combines traditional and digital media to create his own subversive style called Guerill(art). His influences include social activism, indie films and graphic novels – all combine to create a uniquely African street style with an international, cosmopolitan feel. Art with Attitude – watch out. From the Sportscene website.

Sinduso is also a BTech Graphic Design student at the University of Johannesburg.

Congratulations guys!

Big up to Sportscene for supporting the local art scene. I’m sure the chosen artists received loads of exposure. Hope to see them here on HipnHopeful soon.

Fractal provides opportunities for young talented artists to expose their creations and abilities to a wider audience. One of their initiatives is an annual exhibition where young artists are chosen to exhibit their work.

HipnHopeful was one of the sponsors . We believe SA has great talent to show the world. We were invited to attend the opening of exhibition entitled “Bastersaad” and the artists did not disappoint.

Photos by Jeré Möller.

You can also visit the HipnHopeful Flickr page to see descriptions of the photos – and while you’re there, why not become a friend.