Curro Krugersdorp Primary School learner Chanté Kritzinger showcased her remarkable talent by winning the Overall Fine Arts and Crafts Award at the recent Legends of Arts competition – her second consecutive year receiving this prestigious title.

According to Curro marketer Dibuseng Mabuya, this year’s theme at the competition was God’s Creation, which inspired Chanté to enter three exceptional pieces:

• Iris of the Midnight Flame – oil pastel drawing
• Whispers of the Golden Field – oil pastel drawing
• The Lone Boot – grey pencil drawing

Her artwork earned her multiple accolades, including:

• A++ Diamond – Drawings (with Colours) (12–13 yrs) – first place
• A+++ Double Diamond – Drawings (Open) (12–13 yrs) – first place
• A+ Platinum – Drawings (with Grey Pencil) (12–13 yrs) first place
• Overall Best Drawings (With Colours)
• Overall Best Drawings (Open)
• Overall Top 1 Junior Winner – ambassador
• Overall Winner – including a R2 500 Forever Resorts voucher

Mabuya added that Chante’s artwork, Iris of the Midnight Flame, achieved a perfect score of 100% from the adjudicator, who gave a glowing review of the work.

Chanté’s mother, Sune, also expressed her pride in her daughter’s achievements.

“It’s been phenomenal watching her grow. Chanté has always loved creating things, and it was obvious from an early age that art is something that she loves. She started taking extra lessons in 2021, and since then, her talent and ability have developed tremendously,” Sune said.

Her artwork has been entered into various competitions like Curro Create, RACA, Legends of Arts and Jump In, where she has received the top marks every time. At this year’s RACA, she obtained a 100% for her piece, Iris of the Midnight Flame, with the adjudicator giving her a glowing review.

“With back-to-back overall winner titles, Chanté continues to establish herself as one of the most promising young artists in the region,” Mabuya concluded.