Page 20 - Waterfall City Dec 2024_Jan 2025
P. 20

Waterfall City News



        installations as a mark of respect and   Waterfall City’s commitment to   environments that not only please
        spiritual dedication to his craft. This   enhancing community within our   the eye but also nourish the soul. The
        level of devotion speaks volumes about   lifestyle and experience hubs is evident   collaboration with these students
        the depth of connection between     in such projects. By integrating art   reflects a broader vision to celebrate
        artist, culture and community.      into public spaces, we aim to create   South Africa’s diverse cultures and
                                                                                to provide platforms where they can
                                                                                flourish within a modern context.


                                                  Skhumba La! Masango and Dr Esther   With its contemporary design, Waterfall
                                                  Mahlangu at the launch event  City might seem an unlikely backdrop
                                                                                for such a rich display of traditional art.
                                                                                Yet, it’s precisely this juxtaposition that
                                                                                makes the installations so impactful.
                                                                                These paintings serve as a reminder
                                                                                that progress does not necessitate the
                                                                                abandonment of heritage. Instead,
                                                                                they demonstrate how embracing
                                                                                our roots can enhance and inform the
                                                                                spaces we inhabit today.

                                                                                For those who wander the steps
                                                                                adorned with these captivating
                                                                                patterns, there’s a tangible connection
                                                                                to something greater: A shared history,
                                                                                a collective identity, a celebration of
                                                                                diversity. The art invites admiration and
                                                                                reflection on the stories and traditions
                                                                                that shape our society.












































        The Novartis steps



        18  Waterfall City Issue 12   2024/Issue 1   2025
   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25