Bringing structure to the shifting sands

Two talented men are bringing Clarke Bay to life with their sand art.
Colin Gumede (left) and Michael Siyabonga,  usually based at Durban’s Ushaka beach, have brought their trade to Ballito for the festive season.
The pair are up with the sun to ply their sand craft. They use sand, sea water and concrete as a base to hold the art together.
Most mornings, they have to start from scratch.
“Guys come in the night and break them,” said Gumede, gesturing towards a crushed sand crocodile, “Then we have to start again, but it is okay, because I enjoy it.”
According to Gumede, people are generally quite appreciative of the art, and often give the artists donations and pay them compliments.