Leading Hotel Group Partners Shines a Light on Local Artists
BlackBrick has partnered with artists to bring a taste of South African and global culture to each of their hotels.
06/06/2022
artist - christopher macclements
Murals create a sense of community. They
brighten up city streets and uplift
neighbourhoods - creating an opportunity for
connection.
This is the exact reason
BlackBrick has partnered with artists to bring a
taste of South African and global culture to
each of their hotels. The hotel group drew
inspiration from their team, partnering with
local furniture manufacturers, to place the art
at the centre of the décor
"Art
and murals form a large part of BlackBrick's culture. These
art elements capture parts of society and add
meaning to public spaces. Due to these works of
art being so essential to neighbourhood
upliftment, we've decided to incorporate that
approach in our rooms. The art gives the spaces
a unique identity and allows us to start a
conversation with our guests," says Boipelo
Molwela, Program Curator of BlackBrick.
In BlackBrick's two Sandton properties, Fhatuwani Mukheli, Sarah Grace, GreyRoom and Sadie Clayton's work is on display.
artist - fhatuwani mukheli
artist - sarah grace
artist - greyroom - jonette schoeman
artist - sadie clayton
• Fhatuwani's
work focuses on changing peoples' perspectives
and perceptions of humble beginnings. He draws
inspiration from his childhood in a township,
and much of his colourful work centres around
the concept of safe spaces, often featuring
images of children in their parents' arms.
•
Sarah draws on her love for nature and the
beauty of the African continent. Her work
features non-traditional methods of painting –
such as pouring, scraping and sliding paint over
the canvas – to mimic the stains and pools of
colour that echo shadows and textures found in
natural spaces.
• GreyRoom by Jonette
Schoeman aims to use textiles to tell inspiring
stories through texture and pattern. Her hand
woven artworks feature earthy, muted tones and
textures, creating a balance between
sophisticated, modern design and connection to
the natural world.
• Sadie is well known for
her copper artworks. She aims to channel
copper's natural healing powers to reinvigorate
individuals, communities, and the environment
with each piece. Sadie explores cultural
diversity in her work, hoping to bring
like-minded souls together to create a sense of
community and shared creativity.
At the Bedfordview property, artists Naledi Modupi and Jay Carson exhibit.
artist - naledi modupi
artist - jay carson
• Naledi is a
multi-dimensional visual artist who seamlessly
manoeuvres between digital art territories and
traditional art mediums. Her work is inspired by
the beauty of blackness, and she aims to inspire
confidence in those who see themselves in her
work.
• Jay's artwork highlights the
connection between purpose, meaning and nature.
Jay uses his art to explore his identity and
place in the world, inviting others to realise
that they are part of something larger than
themselves. Essentially, it aims to convey a
sense of hope to those viewing it.
These three artists are on display in BlackBrick's Cape Town property: Farai Samurai, Ian Albertyn and Christopher MacClements.
artist - farai engelbrecht
artist - ian albertyn
artist - christopher macclements
• Farai's art is
rooted in cubism but transcends into
psychological portraiture. He aims to explore
the viewer's emotions, and he is deeply
interested in the intersection of mental health,
the body and morality. His characters are
relatable, mirroring the experiences of the
viewer and broader society.
• Ian uses wooden
blocks to build his art. Each small black and
wide block represents human life and finding
one's place in the world. He uses contrasting
colours to explore the fight between good and
evil and the idea of each of us forming part of
a bigger picture.
• As a former architect,
Christopher's work features many of the lines
and perspectives of his former trade. However,
he has since turned his creativity to murals and
graffiti art. He aims to explore the mind's
inner workings through the circuitous process of
design and collaboration
"Each artist brings
a unique perspective to our rooms, opening up a
dialogue around the experiences of South
Africans and their place within the world. Not
only has BlackBrick included one-of-a-kind art
pieces to create a sense of community among our
guests, but we're also proudly providing a
platform to elevate young South African
artists," concludes Molwela.
About BlackBrick
BlackBrick is building a network of apartment
hotels, that provides a platform for its guests
to accelerate their individual growth, as they
live and work freely between neighbourhoods and
cities. Each BlackBrick development is
positioned
in the most economically fertile cities and
locations, offering incredible value to its
members through its urban resort style product
that extends it amassed benefits as more locations are
added. The first urban resort opened in Sandton
in 2020, followed by Cape Town in 2021 and there
are 7 new sites in development, catapulting the
networks growth trajectory and member value
exponentially. Visit www.blackbrickclub.com for
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