Jannas learners bring art to life!

Hoërskool Jan Viljoen High School held the Une Soirée Des Art where they showcased learners’ artwork.

The prestigious art exhibition was organised by the school as a means of showing the art learners’ work throughout the year. Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners showcased their artwork.

The programme started with the deputy principal Bianca van der Schyff giving her thanks and appreciation. Thereafter, organiser and art teacher Magriet Botha spoke about how art can be used in a variety of ways throughout life.

The audience attending the event was entertained by Jan Viljoen’s cheerleading team as well as a tap dancing trio, a ballet dancer, a monologue and many more.

After the audience enjoyed the entertainment, they were free to roam the hall which was decorated with art pieces.

Grade 12 learner Mitchell Plaakie spoke about one of her first-term practical assignments. Using the theme of flight, she combined various colours and shapes to form her artwork. She noted that flowerism and surrealism could be seen in the piece. Her favourite part about the work is the butterfly that she painted.

Ciscano Hendricks used his term four practicals as a way to showcase his feelings. He used the theme bridge to incorporate dark undertones.

“This drawing portrays the life that we live in Toekomsrus. The face resembles a table with a cloth that is being pulled down.

My inspiration was the average problems that are currently happening in Toekomsrus. This mainly involves violence,” he expressed.

Another Grade 12 learner, Devin Ashton Sulemane named his artwork ‘My Identity’. The pencil and graphite drawing resembles an image where a woman pulls a man out of the mirror. Devin stated the man is a self-portrait.

“This work portrays what I wanted to be. The figure is bringing the artwork to life,” he said.

There were plenty of artworks that showcased every learner’s unique art style.