AMANZIMTOTI High School’s (AHS) hall was decked and decorated with paintings, sculptures, comics and art books, all created by its passionate and artistic learners.

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An evening show on September 3 was followed by another exhibition during school hours on September 4 for its learners, as well as for a special visit by Amanzimtoti Primary School’s (APS) prospective artists, who took inspiration from all the exquisite pieces on display.

Sharing a starring role during the exhibition was AHS’s matric art learners, who each had a comprehensive display set up as part of their yearly assessment model.

Yasteel Ramcheron, AHS art teacher, explained that the evening exhibition afforded the matric learners an opportunity to invite their parents, friends and family to see what they have been doing in their art classes.

“We had a good turnout during the exhibition. Of the 14 learners, there were roughly 80 guests. The parents were very thrilled,” said Ramcheron.

He said that the learners also had an opportunity to market their work and many entertained the idea during the exhibition, some making connections and meeting people working in the arts.

“I didn’t teach them in Grades Eight and Nine, so I did not have a reference point for them or their prior work. I had to teach them a lot of skills and techniques and try to get them out of their bubbles. I’m proud to say all of them have come into their own, found their own niches. It’s been a fun journey, and the learners were very interested in learning practically, which gave me a lot of time to do demonstration lessons, which are a blast to do,” said Ramcheron.

APS art teacher, Brandon Fletcher, said his young artists relished the experience’s educational value.

He said that the experience helps them see what they can work towards, and the quality of art they can eventually produce themselves in various styles and mediums.

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