Reinterpreting their heritage through a fresh lens, these inventive artists are challenging and changing preconceived perspectives of African design.
Using new forms, provocative textures, natural materials and rich colours, designers from Africa are pioneering new frontiers of creative expression. Their bold ideas are defining a captivating new aesthetic that captures the style and soul of contemporary Africa: imaginative, energetic, cosmopolitan, expressive, sensual, proud and principled.
Diana Carmichael
Diana Carmichael celebrates the elusive
spirit of Africa in her contemporary range of tableware and accessories.
The collections, inspired by the forms and textures of Africa’s
unique botanical, wildlife and cultural treasures, showcase
vibrant creativity and artistic functionality.
Since its debut in 1995, Diana Carmichael Artworks has
received accolades from around the world. Featuring lead-free
pewter and embracing unique materials such as African rosewood and
Swarovski crystals, Diana Carmichael’s sophisticated designs
confer an air of refined exclusivity to any table.
Imiso Ceramics
In a dynamic atelier nestled between two
oceans at the foot of Table Mountain, award-winning designer Andile
Dyalvane, Zizipho Poswa and their team create Imiso Ceramics. Imiso
embraces the dual currents of cultural heritage and cosmopolitan energy
to invent work of sensual beauty for the contemporary lifestyle. The
studio features unique, handmade collectors’ pieces and a new range of
functional artware for entertaining.
The authenticity and artistry of Imiso’s designs have earned it a
passionate following in international galleries, boutiques and homes.
Ronél Jordaan
Ronél Jordaan is inspired by nature. Her
designs eloquently and playfully infuse contemporary interiors with the
beauty, simplicity and serenity of the outdoors. Using hand-made
natural fibers, mostly 100% merino wool, Ronél lets her
imagination run wild in the creation of rock cushions, pebble ‘riverbed’
carpets, intricately accented ‘falling leaves’ wall hangings,
floral-patterned throws and more.
Featured in leading international décor
publications, boutiques and galleries, the ingenuity of Ronél’s
work leaves a smile of appreciation, naturally.
Source: Design Africa
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