A Women's Wall To Pay Tribute To South Africa's Unsung Heroes!
Photo Cred: Baz-Art

The Baz-Art Women’s Wall murals are a tribute to the women of South Africa. To the invaluable – and often overlooked – role they play as the rocks that ground their communities. We hope that this latest mural continues to inspire courageous conversations around positive change.

 

Johannesburg, South Africa (16 August 2021) – Baz-Art, Africa’s largest street art platform, unveiled its second Women’s wall mural in Fox Street, Maboneng, Johannesburg.

Designed and executed by artist Dbongz, the wall features iconic musicians Madosini and Msaki. The multisensory mural includes a QR code, which links to a unique playlist on Apple Music featuring hits by the two women artists. As with its predecessors, the mural pays tribute to women and the invaluable role they play across all industries – including the arts – and in their families and communities.

The carefully chosen artists have had a significant impact on South Africa’s music scene. Described as game-changers in their field, they use their platforms to promote their uniquely South African sound and a strong voice for women in the global arena. Latozi Madosino Mpahleni comes from the Eastern Cape and is known for using traditional instruments like the uhadi and mhrubhe. Most recently, she delved into Afro-Jazz fusion and is also a regular performer at poetry festivals worldwide.

A Women's Wall To Pay Tribute To South Africa's Unsung Heroes!
Photo Cred: Baz-Art

Singer-songwriter and composer Msaki hails from a musically gifted family in East London. Known for her soulful Indie sound, she mixes folk with symphonic movements, Xhosa lyrics and African poly-rhythms. She’s famed for her improvisations and raw delivery, using her music to tell immersive stories that inspire hope.

Baz-Art co-founder, Alexandre Tilmans, says, “Our Women’s Wall murals are a tribute to the women of South Africa. To the invaluable – and often overlooked – role they play as the rocks that ground their communities. We hope that this latest mural continues to inspire courageous conversations around positive change.

“By marrying the arts, we engage multiple senses and create an immersive, moving experience that truly showcases the talents of the artists involved. It’s a cross-country, cross-generational feat that shows what’s possible through collaboration. It’s a true celebration of African artistry.”

Street artist Dbongz says he is proud to once again be collaborating with Baz-Art and Platoon Africa to bring the mural to life, “I am inspired by the powerful women in my life, every day. This is my way to honour them and the profound influence they have had on shaping who I am. We have so much work to do to ensure this country is a safe, enabling place for women to thrive. I hope this mural inspires people to thank their mothers, sisters, friends, colleagues and partners for the pivotal role they play.”

Tilmans adds that street art is a way to say what often goes unsaid.

“The artists we have chosen use their unique voices to raise awareness around traditional arts and instruments, gender, and to disrupt societies’ norms. We’re using our murals to amplify these messages and ask people to examine their biases and assumptions… and maybe find a new favourite playlist in the process! It’s only through a collective will that we can move the needle for women. Encouraging these conversations is crucial.”

By accessing the mural’s QR code, pass-byers will be able to scan, listen and discover artists via Platoon Africa, who is also a proud initiator of the women wall. The music platform has curated a playlist of the featured artists.

The public will get to appreciate the mural on Fox Street in Maboneng from the 09 August 2021.
For more information, visit: Baz-Art.co.za.

A Women's Wall To Pay Tribute To South Africa's Unsung Heroes!
Photo Cred: Baz-Art

Sources: Baz-Art 
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