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Vibrant mural

showcases young

artist in Pretoria

ulux has taken “Let’s Colour” to
a whole new level by partnering
Dwith the Atterbury team on this
exciting project, located at The Village
in Hazelwood, Pretoria. This once upon
a time, modest street backdrop has been
completely transformed with a vibrant,
eye catching colour upgrade.
The modern mural by a local Grade 10 and travellers alike. We started to see a our ambition to add colour to people’s
learner, boasts pops of bright, energising trend, where people were stopping to take lives. It’s wonderful to see the real-life
hues against the trendy selfie spot. The photographs against the backdrop of the impact that a splash of colour and art in
young artist gained the popular vote in a past angel wings artwork and we decided this format can make in transforming the
community competition that shortlisted to revamp the entire space, as we were spaces where people live and play" says
the top 12 artworks submissions from in the process of uplifting the Village as Nathalie Sweeney, Marketing Director
over 3200 entries in late 2022. a whole,” said Lundi Coetzee, Marketing Decorative Paints Sub Sahara Africa.
With a vivid and playful colour palette, Manager at Atterbury. To add to the existing charm and flair
paint sponsors Dulux South Africa and The mural took inspiration from of the mural, the space now also boasts
Colour Expert Palesa Ramaisa brought the hustle and bustle of the town’s a new one-way traffic flow; new bike
the winning artist’s vision to life with surroundings, as competition participants racks; a children’s play area and improved
bold colours like Coral Crush, Rainbow were encouraged to take in the sights and overall refurbishments for community
Yellow and Bermuda Pool. Four weeks sounds of the unique space before they enjoyment.
and over 125 liters of paint later, the reveal started to sketch their ideas. For more colour inspiration, visit the
revitalised the space for community “True to our reputation as South Africa’s Dulux social pages Facebook, Twitter and
members and visitors to enjoy. most loved paint brand we are proud to Pinterest or Instagram. dw
“It’s a unique and vibey part of Pretoria, be part of this wonderful community
which enjoys so many visits from locals initiative as it aligns very closely with www.dulux.co.za

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