Friday’s weekly round-up of South Africa’s creative community and projects by Alix-Rose Cowie includes Yenza.
Yenza, a recognised World Design Capital 2014 project, celebrates everyday African innovation
Yenza sets out to broaden the context of South African design by showcasing innovative objects that are fashioned, mostly out of necessity, from items found in the homes of self-made South Africans. The Yenza team comprises Lucie de Moyencourt, Renee Rossouw, Kara Furter and Charl Edwards, who together visit the homes of South Africans living in townships to source simple, everyday design solutions.
Often crafted from the most unlikely materials, these objects tell a unique story and expose the daily rituals of the homes in which they were found.
Via Mail & Guardian
MapMyWay will feature the other stories in the Creative Showcase – so watch this space
