Zoo: Zuma Biscuits, painted wood by Stuart Bird, was one of the pieces on display at Michaelis.

For the past couple of weeks the gallery at the Michaelis School of Fine Arts was canvas to a contemporary exhibition of artworks by master's students, titled Come.

"It's all a work in progress - part of their thesis research," says Professor Pippa Skotnes, director of the school. "This exhibition is representative of the practical component of their research projects."

In the interest of showcasing the work of postgraduate students, both in Cape Town and Durban, the exhibition moves to the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts (KZNSA) Gallery from 27 March to 15 April.

With themes ranging from the nostalgic to political, no holds are barred in the students' expression.