VISUAL ARTS

ICC COLLECTION



Local artists are to be given a unique opportunity to participate in a permanent collection of large scale artworks in one of the country's most prominent public buildings, the International Convention Centre in Durban.

The R2 million ICC Durban Art Collec-tion will become a showcase for artistic talent, reflecting the richness of Southern Africa and the visual cultural heritage of KZN.

SELECTED

The artwork to be acquired for the collection will be selected from entries to a public competition and briefing workshops were held last month.

Carol Brown, of the Durban Art Gallery explained: "The ICC Durban Art Collec-tion will be more than a wonderful gift to the city. It will provide opportunities for artists from less advantaged commu-nities to compete in the more formal sector, either individually or as a collaboration of artists with input from more established artists."

She added: "Requirements for the Collection are vast, from a massive foyer mural to fountain elements, murals over several major entrances, sculptures and even floor rugs. Very few boun-daries are being set so as to ensure that creativity flows as freely as possible.

MEETINGS

Jonathan Edkins of Architectural Ser-vices, client representative for ICC Construction, said: "The International Convention Centre Durban will be far more than a meetings venue. Its design contrasts dramatically with the typically utilitarian features of most convention centres throughout the world."

He explained that the wave-like roof and sophisticated interior finishes of ICC Durban would provide a perfect show-case for artistic talent.

Construction of ICC Durban is on schedule for completion at the beginning of next year. After a seven-month commissioning period, the centre will open for its first convention in September 1977.

RAPHAEL MAVUDZI



A well-known stone sculptor from Zimbabwe, Raphael Mavudzi, is avai-lable at the Spookhouse in Escombe for lecture demonstrations and workshops in stone, wood, wire and metal sculpture. He also offers walkabouts and viewing of his sculptures. If you're interested, contact Raphael or GisŠle on 44-5871 for further details. The Spookhouse is at 45 Vausedale Crescent, Escombe.