Crafters given free rein for Innibos National Craft Awards
Crafters have until midnight on 1 May 2020 to enter.
Steel and wood maestro Pierre Fourie has entered a stunning work of art into the Innibos National Craft Awards competition.
The Krugersdorp resident is one of hundreds of craftsmen who have submitted their work for adjudication in this free-to-enter competition that recognises innovation and technical excellence. Pierre’s entry is a metal horse’s head that speaks of strength and movement.
“Steel and wood are the mediums I love to work with. I have made a lot of wall art in the past and all those pieces had a three-dimensional feel to them, so it was natural I would progress to sculpting,” Pierre said.
His fabulous metal sculptures start with a basic drawing. “I then make a steel frame to get the size and shape of the piece, before sizing, shaping and adding hundreds of individual strands of 4mm steel round bar to create a solid finish.”
Pierre, 34, said he always loved working with his hands and four years ago this evolved into a serious passion. “I felt the need to do something to express myself, and art was my vehicle of choice.”
Competition organiser, John Anthony Boerma said, “The closing date is 1 May 2020 but already, many impressive entries have been received. The judges face a hard task.”
Entering the Innibos National Craft Awards competition is easy!
Crafters have until midnight on 1 May 2020 to enter. They simply need to take a photo of their entry – next to a matchbox for size of scale – and either email it to crafts@innibos.co.za or send it to 071 621 3597 via MMS or WhatsApp. There is no entry fee.
Terms and conditions apply and can be found on the competition’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/Innibosnationalcraftawards.
