Author Archive for Kate
Untamed Youth – Jaco Haasbroek
It seems local illustrator (and DJ) Jaco Haasbroek has been appointed as official poster designer for the Untamed Youth parties that happen every tuesday at Fiction. Here’s the latest series which feature some pretty recognisable spots around town. Join them tonight to burn some rubber!
Fridays@4 – Poodles Exercise with Humans
Try not to think about it too much, your head might explode. Just enjoy the sense of WTF that flows over you while you watch this Friday@4.
Halls – Free your voice
Here’s the latest Halls ad, fresh out of Ogilvy Cape Town. It’s already receiving quite a bit of attention online (probably due to Squirrels rad dance moves). Here’s a bit from the press release:
In keeping with the brand’s “Free your Voice” proposition which goes beyond soothing irritated throats, the commercial demonstrates how Halls can give consumers the confidence to speak and be heard – giving them a voice. The ‘squirrel’ campaign not only builds on this proposition, but also ties in with the football fever that’s currently sweeping South Africa.
Clorets – Love the Onion
The latest Clorets Eliminator TVC created by Ogilvy Cape Town.
Dentyne – Bring back the smile
Word on the street is that we are the first to receive this amazing new ad from Ogilvy Cape Town. It’s the first of three beautiful TV executions done for Dentyne. The ad was created by Jennifer MacFarlane, Cuan Cronwright and Alexi McCarthy and the idea behind it is that women are more beautiful when they smile. We agree!
CHURCH
In what is possibly the coolest news we’ve heard all year, The President is opening a new design store called CHURCH.
The shop will stock a selection of international and local items, including Comme des Garcons perfumes, Jorge Alderete prints, The President’s own merchandise, some international magazines and books, fresh flowers and lots of interesting finds.
CHURCH will be opening its doors on Monday 10 May at 9 am. Be sure to visit them at 12 Spin st (opposite Church Square) in Cape Town.
Sifting through the madness – Salon91
Sifting through madness, for the word, the line, the way is a new exhibition at Salon91 featuring the work of Andrew Sutherland, Senyol, Candice Jezek, Jade Klara, Daniel Ting Chong and Gabrielle Raaff. The exhibition opens on Wednesday night at Salon91 in Kloof Street. For more information about the opening night check out the event here.
Named after an extract from the poem ‘neither Shakespeare nor Mickey Spillane’ by Charles Bukowski, a poem about a writer’s struggle for survival, success, recognition, & critical acclaim, which may be likened to the challenges faced by any artist, of any kind, anywhere in the world, across all barriers. The title also bears literal reference to conceptual process by which the artworks will be produced. Six artists working in any medium of their choice, 6 Bukowski poems, 36 individual artworks & 1 collaborative title piece.
Ogilvy Joburg – The Topsy Foundation
Beautiful and thought-provoking ad created by Ogilvy Joburg for The Topsy Foundation.
Smirnoff Package Desing Mash-up by JWT
The other day we featured some mad Smirnoff package designs done by local illustrators. Here is a mash-up of the work as well as a bit of an explination behind the theme of each design. The video was created by JWT Cape Town.
(thanks @shawnroos)
Running with Scissors
Some think you are audacious, courageous … even reckless.
We’d like you to prove it.
On the 21st of April two thousand and ten at 1pm sharp, we’re staging, quite possibly, the most reckless, even dangerous piece of performance art this city has ever seen. Ignore what your parents told you, summon up all your reserves of bravery … we’re Running With Scissors.
This wednesday, 21 April at 1pm sharp we’ll be joining the rest of the Cape Town art crowd at Greenmarket Square (look out for the giant pair of scissors) to run to Cape Town City Hall. Less than a 5 minute run, it’s the perfect lunchtime activity and arty injection your week needs. All you need to bring is yourself and a pair of scissors. For more information check out the facebook event here.
