The finest grains of art

Some of the artworks on display at the exhibition, PICS: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Some of the artworks on display at the exhibition, PICS: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Recently Thapong Visual Arts centre hosted the Gaborone and South East district regional visual art exhibition and winners from each category were selected ahead of the national finals. Mmegi Staffer MOMPATI TLHANKANE went to the exhibition to observe the winning artworks

In the past, ancient cultures developed a method for separating grain from chaff called winnowing and it was never an easy job. African women used a thin layer of woven tray called leselo in Setswana to perform this task, which is called go hehera in Setswana. As the President’s Day celebrations competitions draw closer, best artists are being separated from the rest with the judges employing a metaphorical winnower for the job.

While the judges have indicated that they were looking at various aspects, among others, originality and craftsmanship, there were categories that did not have winners like pottery, textile, leatherwork, ceramics and tapestry. Some categories like glasswork, basketry, woodcarving and pottery did not have any entry this year.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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