By introducing art in different forms, Anton Smit wants to motivate , enrich and enlighten the people of Tshwane to elevate their soul, echo the enthusiasm displayed by the developers
Thus embracing the symbolism of the main feature sculpture “ The Spirit of Tshwane”.
Someone once said: “The only earthly power that has any real meaning is the power to better the world “
Anton identified specific pieces, plotting them in and outside the mall at dedicated points – an art route map is also made available for the public
“I hope to create a total new experience to residents, retailers and shoppers alike making MM the art hub in Tshwane – “
This concept will be the first of its kind
About the artist, Anton Smit
Born in Boksburg in August 1954, Anton entered his first sculpting exhibition at the age of sixteen and won first prize. Following successful exhibitions in White River, Nelspruit, Pretoria and Cape Town, Smit turned to sculpting full-time.
In 1990, international recognition came in the form of exhibitions in Rome and Milan, an invitation to exhibit in New York and Hong Kong, as well as a return exhibition in Italy in 1993. More exhibitions followed in Bonn, Washington, Singapore and Koln.
His body of work comprises towering human figures, nudes, heads, masks, hands, angels, floating and stretching figures, warriors, as well as abstract works, sculpted out of steel, metal, stone and a unique iron and polymer cast mixture, as well as bronze.
Anton’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Pretoria Art Museum, Rupert Museum, Graff/Delaire Collection,University of Pretoria Museums , Century City Art Foundation.
Location: Central Square | Menlyn Maine Pretoria:
Address: Corner Corobay & Aramist Street,
Waterkloof Glen Ext 2. Pretoria
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