A chance encounter between a man driving and an artist standing on the side of the road is the change that South Africa needs!
Dylan Hall was driving in Rivonia, Johannesburg when he spotted a man holding a sign asking for “capital”. At first he thought nothing of it but it was on the way back that something clicked and made him realise that there was something very different about this man’s request.
“This journey started through me seeing Success (on right) holding a sign on the corner of Witkoppen and Rivonia saying: I am an artist looking for capital. I thought nothing of it and carried on my way to go do what it was I needed to do.
Yet on the way back I saw him again and this time there was something greater at play and I was intrigued.”
Hall decided that he wanted to help this artist so he wrote his name on a piece of paper, drove around the block and asked the man in the road to call him as he wanted to know his story.
Success explained that there were two of them (artists) that were staying along the Jukskei River. They needed some material to make their sculptures that they do out of a paper mache clay. Dylan asked if they were able to get the things they needed from Builders Warehouse in Rivonia.
“I told him to meet me there with his partner to see how I was able to help. I got their back story over a hot dog and said that I would help with some materials, paints and paint brushes. From a financial point, this would be as much as I was able to assist, but I would be able to help them with other means.”
Dylan was so taken with their story and knew that even though he was only able to help with some of the materials, he could also help them with exposure. He spent the next few weekends developing a website and online social media spaces for Success and Sespa to promote their works of art.
“The best way to show what they are able to do would be to get them some exposure. S.S.Scupltures was the name they had always wanted to be known for, Success and Sespa (Romeo).”
The next step in Dylan’s project is to find them an actual platform where they are able to show case their work and not be hidden on the Jukskei river. He has asked his social media friends and followers to share ideas on where they can go, or to just support theses amazing artists.
Maria Rodrigues commented: “This is what the new South Africa is about. Helping one another on ground level. Well done Dylan. I have sent them an email requesting some cats.”
Craig Cloete added: “Hope they have great success D! Great job on your part. Sometimes the time you give is much more valuable than money or goods. You took the time to talk and gave time with your skill set to help others. Inspiring.”
We love promoting stories like this, because it goes against every other main-stream media site. This is why Good Things Guy exists. South Africans (no matter the colour) are inherently good and want to help each other rise.
If we continue to share stories like these, we will inspire each other and remind each other how incredible South Africans truly are!
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