Two new exhibitions are now available at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Gallery.  

Both exhibitions will be showcased from 11 April to 11 May. Staff and students who have access to the Potchefstroom Campus are welcome to view the exhibitions.

Unfortunately access to members of the public is currently prohibited due to lockdown regulations, but members of the public can still partake in these exhibitions by viewing it online

Womandla

One of the exhibitions, titled “#5WOMENARTISTS – The art of clay”, is by a ceramic art group that features the works of five South African female artists: Ivy Rihlampfu, Pholile Hlongwane, Boitumelo Machaba, Lerato Moleko and Prudence Magagula.

This exhibition was inspired by the New York National Museum of Women in Arts’ online campaign, aiming to give more exposure to women in the arts. It is being showcased at the NWU Botanical Garden Gallery, and can also be viewed here

A powerful prayer

The solo exhibition of Lerato Lodi – titled “Morapedi, one who prays” – is available at the NWU Main Gallery and can also be viewed here

In this exhibition, NWU Gallery curator Amohelang Mohajane and artist Lerato Lodi explore Lodi’s spiritual journey and what spirituality means to both of them.

Lodi investigates her familial archive and matriarchal upbringing through notions of object biographies and visual memories.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork, you can contact NWU gallery curator Amohelang Mohajane via email 23593156@nwu.ac.za / amohelang.mohajane@nwu.ac.za).