Retired professor Jan Buscop donated 4 paintings to NWU and these artworks will be hosted in the library.

More about retired professor Jan Buscop

Prof Buscop was born in the Netherlands and emigrated in 1978 to South Africa. He completed his PhD at UNIBO and was appointed as senior lecturer in 1993 and retired in 2019. Currently he specialised in estate, tax and retirement planning and assisting many university colleagues with their retirement planning.

One of the art works was painted by George Bhunu, who also attended the hand-over. This painting was created in 1993 and holds profound symbolism. “It embodies the concept of an artist striving to establish a new order,” explains George. “The artwork serves as a reminder of our shared humanity with the subjects portrayed, urging us to reflect on the foundation upon which future generations build their understanding. By creating this art piece, I recognise the responsibility of repaying a debt to the future, and to critically examine the assimilation of this reality and its underlying intentions,” he adds

More about Georgie Bhunu

George has more than 30 years of experience in the fine arts industry. He has a passion for art and has contributed to its development and growth in the North West province.

He has participated in numerous art exhibitions, including the annual Sol Plaatje Art Exhibition, the Millenium Africa Arts and Exhibition in Florida, USA, and his own solo exhibition at the Sandton Village Walk.

Prof Sonia Swanepoel, deputy vice-chancellor for Community Engagement and Mahikeng Campus operations, and Dr Tiyani Mabunda, director of the library, graciously accepted the artworks from Professor Jan Buscop

From left are Dr Tiyani Mabunda, Prof Jan Buscop, Georgie Bhunu and Prof Sonia Swanepoel, standing next to the painting "Faces of Neglect".