BY KIMBERLY KARIATI
LOCAL arts mother body, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), yesterday announced Harare-based artist Derwin Guti, who is into fine art, the overall winner of the #Nama Legends@40 Trophy Design Competition.
The 25-year-old Guti, who specialises in ballpoint pen drawing, shrugged off stiff competition from 10 other entries from across the country.
Guti will pocket $65 000 cash prize, have access and recognition at the forthcoming Legends@40 awards ceremony (subject to lockdown restrictions).
NACZ spokesperson Rodney Ruwende said Guti’s trophy design, according to the adjudication committee, was well thought-out and in accordance with this year’s theme.
“Derwin’s design incorporates all the items related to the Legends Nama @40 combining creatively known and enduring features like the eternal flame, which appears to originate from the revered flagship symbol of ultimate achievement,” he said.
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“The shape of the trophy and its opening at the stand base is quite creative and makes it unique.
Guti said: “When I started creating the final design, I had two key points in mind, the NACZ/National Art Merit Award (Nama) logo and celebrating 40 years of legends. I made sure to apply all of that to the design.
“Winning the design competition signalled a good start to the new year. I am so excited about this win. It has added to my passion and motivation as a freelance artist. I wouldn’t ask for more to a start of the year and I can’t wait for what’s to come.”
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