Artist gives Scottburgh bridge a facelift
This formed part of the inaugural Ocean Festival which was held from June 8 to 11.
In celebration of World Oceans Day (June 8), renowned local artist, Giffy Duminy, crafted an ocean-themed mural with empowering partner, Apex Environmental, which has brightened up the bridge to Premier Resort Cutty Sark in Scottburgh.
This formed part of the inaugural Ocean Festival which was held from June 8 to 11.
Speaking on the mural, Giffy said: “I have been very inspired by the many good people in KZN conservation for what they do to protect our local environment from modern threats. The Ocean Festival is a really great initiative that celebrates the ocean on World Oceans Day, it serves to remind us why it’s important to connect with the ocean to save it. This mural features some of my favourite marine life and celebrates the shallow reefs close to Scottburgh, inspired by the Marine Protected Area of Aliwal Shoal where I have been lucky to enjoy some incredible dives. We have such incredible biodiversity in our part of the world, and it is most definitely worth celebrating. I hope my mural sparks some fascination and questions about our beautiful ocean – the lungs of the planet and a source for so many.”
The mural, which was arranged and overseen by the Ocean Festival organisers, has not only beautified the area, but emphasises the long-term impact of the Ocean Festival which is centred on the concept: ‘Be the change you want to be.’
Visitors to this year’s Ocean Festival got the chance to catch Giffy complete the mural.
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