By Bonginkosi Msezane
The Durban University of Technology’s Satellite Art Gallery was abuzz on Saturday, at City Campus as second-and third-year Fine Art students unveiled their much anticipated exhibition titled “Loading…” a vibrant showcase of evolving artistic identity, audience engagement, and professional standards.
Over 160 people attended the exhibition which was open to the public,at least two pieces of art were sold on the day!
Fine Art lecturer and a curator, Francesca Verga said the theme “Loading…” served as a powerful metaphor for transition, anticipation, and future potential.
“It’s a digital metaphor, but also a deeply personal one. It reflects the students’ journey and their identities, which are still forming, still buffering, and this exhibition captures that beautifully,” said Verga.
Lupheleluthando Mkhize, a third-year student, offered insight into his work as it showcased the creative process and inspiration behind his drawings.
“My work explores space, memory and the future. I wanted to show how environments shape who we are and how we’re always, perhaps a work in progress, never quite complete. We never stop dreaming, and the constant fight to keep my head up no matter how difficult the situation may be,” said Mkhize.
DUT Alumnus Sipho Dlamini, who attended the exhibition, revealed that some of the work reminded him of his own student days. He said it’s so relevant, it’s like watching creativity unfold in real time.
“Loading…” stood as a testament to the power of art in transition, a space where identity, creativity, and professionalism collide and converge.
