Renowned KZN Street Artist gives Mural Art Demo to Architecture Students
In front of their studio’s newest addition, Goodenough Greg the Archi monkey, local artist Giffy Duminy (standing, center) posed for a picture with some of the First Year Architecture students.
Recently, first-year Architecture students were privileged to have a presentation on mural art, followed by a live demonstration by renowned KZN street artist Mr. Gifford “Giffy” Duminy. Duminy spoke to students about how his career began, the type of work he does, his client-base, and how his intricate art is created. He explained to the students the journey of creating expressive street art from conception through preparation, application, and completion.
According to Duminy, “There are endless possibilities with Art. You can inspire people through visual public art. With dedication, anybody can make Art.”
Duminy created “Goodenough Greg the Archi monkey” during the live demonstration, on one of the studio walls which the students had prepared earlier with a purple base coat sponsored by Prominent Paints. Greg, who sported a pencil behind his ear in line with the Architectural theme, made the students laugh and was appropriate. The level of skill demonstrated by Duminy amazed the students.
Student Ms. Samukelisiwe Shezi said, “We were told that he was going to be drawing a mischievous playful animal. So we watched him, and it was amazing seeing how Giffy was able to design the monkey. Some of us guessed right! He made it look so easy. He is a talented artist, and I’m glad that first-year Architecture students were given this opportunity to see Giffy’s work firsthand and to interact with him.”
The presentation and demo by Duminy feed into one of the design projects that the students have been tasked with for the year, according to lecturer Ms. Lindsay Bush. This involves designing and applying a fresh new mural to the entrance of the Architecture discipline in Denis Shepstone building on the Howard College campus.