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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.
to reinvigorate individuals, those who see themselves in her work. He aims to explore the mind's inner
communities, and the environment • Jay's artwork highlights the connection workings through the circuitous
with each piece. Sadie explores between purpose, meaning and nature. process of design and collaboration.
cultural diversity in her work, hoping Jay uses his art to explore his identity
to bring like-minded souls together and place in the world, inviting "Each artist brings a unique
to create a sense of community and others to realise that they are part of perspective to our rooms, opening up
shared creativity. something larger than themselves. a dialogue around the experiences of
Essentially, it aims to convey a sense of South Africans and their place within the
At the Bedfordview property, artists hope to those viewing it. world. Not only has BlackBrick included
Naledi Modupi and Jay Carson exhibit. one-of-a-kind art pieces to create a sense
• Naledi is a multi-dimensional visual These three artists are on display in of community among our guests, but
artist who seamlessly manoeuvres BlackBrick's Cape Town property: Farai we're also proudly providing a platform
between digital art territories and Samurai, Ian Albertyn and Christopher to elevate young South African artists,"
traditional art mediums. Her work is MacClements. concludes Molwela. dw
inspired by the beauty of blackness, • Farai's art is rooted in cubism
and she aims to inspire confidence in but transcends into psychological www.blackbrickclub.com

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