Daimler Award
for South African Sculpture 2002
Jane Alexander
Sculptures, Collages
Daimler Contemporary
26 July - 15 September2002
Special Exhibition
George Grosz
ForewordJürgen E. Schrempp
Chairman of the Management Board DaimlerAGThe year 2002 marks the third time Daimlerhas rewarded outstanding artistic achievement in South Africa by conferring special honours on talented individuals. This year's prize is for sculpture, and it follows two previous awards - for contemporary art and South African jazz.
Jane Alexander: african adventure
Jane Alexander: man with TV
World-class sculptor Jane Alexander convinced an international jury that the powerful, evocative messages of her work, communicated with a combination of force and subtlety, deserve to be recognised by the Daimler2002 Award for South African Sculpture. It is our devout wish and belief that the Daimler Award will provide firm support for the broad international platform she deserves while her wonderful abilities take their natural course. However, by honouring gifted people in this way Daimleralso hopes to convey a message beyond the simple acknowledgement or confirmation of personal ability and artistry. We have a genuine desire to demonstrate in meaningful ways our commitment to the principle of good corporate citizenship. This is of particular significance to us in those regions where proper implementation of constructive social responsibility initiatives makes a real difference. Daimler's exhibition of exceptional, indigenous South African talent is thus a natural extension of our wider wish to explore, expose and promote that region's immense potential.
Our South African roots go very deep. Our commitrnent is long-term. Our passion is strong. These practical as well as idealistic considerations have led us to support the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) - a broad initiative led by South Africa and several other prominent African nations. Accompanied by powerful international support, NEPAD aims at transforming prospects for the continent as a whole by effectively improving competitiveness on a global scale, thus creating sustained prosperity for this region. In making this Award, and by presenting the work of Jane Alexander, we hope to make a small contribution towards this magnificent objective.Jürgen E. Schrempp
Chairman of the Management Board
DaimlerAG
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Daimler Award for South African Sculpture 2002
Jane Alexander is presented with the Award