Gqeberha Student Juandré Van Eck Wins Sasol New Signatures

Gqeberha student Juandré van Eck wins Sasol New Signatures

A ceramics honours student from Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha has triumphed in the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition. JUANDRÉ VAN ECK TRIUMPHS AT SASOL NEW SIGNATURES 2025 Juandré van Eck, 25, won first prize with his interactive ceramic work titled Cycles of the Mind. He was awarded R100 000 and will hold a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum in 2026, according to their website. Van Eck, who was a merit winner las…

Honours Student from Gqeberha Wins 2025 Sasol New Signatures - Between 10and5

The big winner at this year’s Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition is 25-year-old Honours student Juandré van Eck from Nelson Mandela University. His interactive ceramic work Cycles of the mind earned him the top spot, a prize of R100 000, and a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum in 2026. Van Eck’s piece isn’t just for looking at. It responds when people interact with it. Two ceramic whistles face each other. One gives off a shar…