Posts Tagged ‘ cape town ’
Public art at IRT Stations
If you’ve used the new Integrated Rapid Transport system then you would’ve come across these mosaic murals along the walls of the station and walkways. Each one was designed specifically with the history and culture of Cape Town in mind. The murals include mosaic art of Cape Minstrels, the Mouille Point lighthouse, horse-racing, the Metropolitan Golf Club and supporters of the world cup.
Click through to see some of the mosaics. (pics found at www.andrewboraine.com)
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Not All Is Black And White – Zebras around Cape Town
If you were wondering where all the zebras came from, we’ve got the scoop. The World for All Foundation recently recruited 33 Cape Town artists to design and execute an artwork on 33 life-sized zebras as part of their Not All Is Black And White initiative. The finished artworks are scattered around the city and we went on a mission to see how many we could find. Each unique, conceptual artwork was inspired by a quote from Nelson Mandela. We caught up with local artist Quasiem Gamiet and asked him to tell us about his zebra (pictured above).
The quote that i chose was: “Extremists on all sides thrive, fed by the blood lust of centuries gone by.” My concept is real simple, I left the head black and white and painted the rest of the stripes as flames, because “whether you are black or white, if you have hatred/anger you will be engulfed in flames unless you try and make a difference yourself”.
Unfortunately most of the zebras have lost their tags in the rough Cape Town winter so the names of the artists are missing. Please send us names of artists in the comment section if you know anyone who was involved. They deserve a mention!
Click through to see more zebras.
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HelloComputer x CPB
A unique gift package made by HelloComputer (www.hellocomputer.com) that was sent to Crispin Porter & Bogusky (http://www.cpbgroup.com/) as a gesture of goodwill after the completion of the Bcycle Project.
A plush version of HelloComputer’s mascot, “Hal” was taken to various destinations around Cape Town and photographed with his visiting friend, “Al” (After Alex Bogusky of Crispin Porter & Bogusky). In the hardcover book that is supplied in the package, a photographic journey takes Hal and Al from the Airport to the stadiums, and from Cape Town’s best burger joints to it’s most respected Tattoo parlors.
HelloComputer also put together an online gallery (www.hellocomputer.com/halandal) so you can check out some of the pictures included in the book. With design, art direction and illustration by HelloComputer, the plush toy Hal was created by the fabulously talented Danielle Clough (We love Eskies!). We’re sure that this package will grab the attention of HelloComputer’s new found friends, one of USA’s most successful advertising firms, Crispin Porter + Bogusky.
To read more about the Bcycle project, click here (www.bcycle.com)
World Cup Creative – Cape Town!
Giant soccer ball at Parliament.
Images courtesy of Tracey Reid and I Love Cape Town.
Hyundai’s Giant Vuvuzela
In keeping with Hyundai’s “Bring the Gees” message, their agency The Jupiter Drawing Room has constructed this massive Vuvuzela on the unfinished bridge in Cape Town. Football Fever is here people!
CoeOne’s Concrete Jungle – Street Art
A couple days ago we featured a rad bit of street art and asked you to tell us who d’unnit. The answer? None other than Cape Town Street Artist, CoeOne. We were also lucky enough to get this great picture of the entire series. Check out the rest of his work on flickr here.
Emma Cook Illustrator
Emma Cook is a local illustrator from Cape Town. She spent the last three years working for Am I Collective and has recently decided to go freelance. Love her work.
You can view more of her illustrations if you click more below, or visit her site here.
New TVC for Guinness
Created by Saatchi and Saatchi Cape Town.
Music by Softlight City.
Adidas Starwars Cape Town Activation
Check out this awesome activation by Adidas. Loving the Star Wars vibes!
This happened in and around Kloof Street in Cape Town.
Any idea who’dunnit (and where I can buy those costumes?!) Read more…
Adidas Triple Helix Campaign
Some of you might remember a suspicious campaign running late last year in Cape Town.
Check out this interview with the team who did Triple Helix for Adidas.
