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design, interior design, contemporary framing, installations

This page presents a collection of design projects I've been commissioned to create for site-specific locations. From concept to execution, these works demonstrate the diversity and adaptability of my artistic approach, seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality. Through these projects, I explore the intersection of art and design, showcasing my ability to innovate and transform environments within the design sector.

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Title: 'Purple Hive'  was selected as the winner of the 2024 Amex Art Challenge. The theme of the challenge was ‘Jacaranda,’. The piece was inspired by the connection between bees and the purple jacaranda flower.  The artwork and design was to be installed at the entrance of Keyes Art Mile, Rosebank, JHB. The installation work consists of over 200 printed magnets arranged on a steel wall to create a layered visual effect.

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The painted cabinets were a commissioned project for a private lodge, where I designed six custom cabinets that were used as tea stations.

The mirror mural commission consist of hundreds of triangular cut mirrors. Each assembled to form this geometric reflective pattern wall. 

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Titled: 'Winged Moon' : This mandala features two 4mm aluminum sheets, laser-cut with my designs into half-moon shapes, forming a single mandala. LED lights were installed along the outer rim, connected to a night sensor that activates at sunset, transforming the artwork into a luminous full moon at night.

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The Pointed Cube was a commissioned sculpture I was tasked with conceptualizing and executing for the front of a private home. The design was crafted to create a striking juxtaposition with the linear architectural style of the structure, achieving a balanced yet contrasting symmetry.

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Twenty hexagon paintings were created and custom-framed as a striking wall feature for a private home's entrance. Each piece was meticulously designed to contribute to a cohesive visual impact, transforming the entryway into an artistic statement that welcomes guests with a unique blend of geometry and creativity.

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The wallpaper was designed and installed a University as part of a commissioned project to re-imagine an entire office floor. The design concept centered around themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), transformation, and development in Africa, aligning with the research focus of the department

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