Baobabs, Stormclouds, Animals and People

Baobabs, Stormclouds, Animals and People
This impressive 28-metre-wide artwork adorns the main foyer of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (Cape Town's main venue for hosting big exhibitions and conferences). It was based on the linocuts of a San artist, Tuoi Stefaans Samcuia, who sadly died of tuberculosis in 2003, before he could see his work displayed here. The linocuts were translated into metal relief sculptures by Brett Murray.

I rather like it - the colours and the simplicity of the shapes appeal to me. What about you? (You'll need to zoom in to see the artwork clearly, although of course it's far more impressive when you're actually standing in front of it...)

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