Asymptotic Convergences

"As an invitation to students within the Fine Art department of the University of the Witwatersrand, the artist students were invited to respond to the mathematical theory of an asymptote, a theory which represents how a numerical value might get closer to a limit, value or line but never reach it; it suggests continuities, intersections and meeting points, accumulations and trajectories. How have the student body considered their work as a convergence of collective ideation and memory. Artists explore a multitude of responses to this; lineages in record and mythology, existentialism and community, and importantly, the value of  social education through institutional education. 

The exhibition provides an opportunity to re-conceptualize work for exhibition, prepare and test out ideas. For many students to work together in a group exhibition provides a space to negotiate and share space. It has been wonderful working with the WYAA team and the selector Simnikiwe Buhlungu, the schools commitment to shaping new artistic practice is commendable." 

- Tammy Langtry

Shortlisted Artists 

Chuma Adam
Vidya Chagan 
Ropafadzo Chimusoro 
Phumla Dhlamini 
Abigail Holloway 
Sudhata Jurakan 
Sehlorana Kekana 
Kamogelo Kgaswane 
Maxine Maistry 
Marumbo Mughogho 
Ntsako Nkuna
Matsi Wa Lesego