Yolanda de Kock | 2025 Regional Judge, Bloemfontein
Yolanda de Kock, Acting Project Manager, Art Bank of South How did you find the judging process?The judging process was well organized and smooth. It was an uplifting experience judging with Pfunzo and Cate. Any standout themes you picked up?A lot of artists were dealing with themes pertaining to loss, identity, personal experiences within their […]
Dr Leana van der Merwe | 2025 Regional Judge, Pretoria
Leana van der Merwe, Senior Lecturer, Unisa How did you find the judging process?I thoroughly enjoyed the day spent at the Pretoria Art Museum, looking at the works on display. The judging process was well organised and went smoothly. We were able to complete the process quicker than anticipated, mainly due to the good organisation […]
Tshegofatso Mabaso | 2025 Regional Judge, Polokwane
Tshegofatso Mabaso, Curator and Researcher Being invited as a regional judge for the Sasol New Signatures competition was an honour I hoped to do well by. What I appreciated most about the judging process was the intentional focus on noting helpful feedback for each entrant’s submission, as it isn’t often that we get feedback for […]
Arisha Maharaj | 2025 Regional Judge, Johannesburg
Arisha Maharaj – Senior Art Specialist, Strauss & Co How did you find the judging process?In all honesty, it was harder than I expected, there was a lot of talent and potential so it was difficult to be stern on the judging. There was also a lot of enjoyment in the process, seeing new ways in […]
Regional Judging Completed Across South Africa for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition
The regional judging phase of the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition has concluded, marking a pivotal milestone in South Africa’s most prestigious art competition for emerging artists. This year saw a total of 903 entries submitted from across the country, with 106 works selected to advance to the final round of judging in August at the Pretoria Art Museum. […]