Thope introduced us to Golden, a man who makes beautiful flowers out of discarded cans. Neighborhood children collect cans for him, his children help him paint the petals and stems, and he cuts the cans into the shape of lillies, sunflowers, daisies, and roses. This is just one example of the many creative recycled arts that flourish in Cape Town and often support the people and programs of the township directly. Sibanye is one program that brings arts and craft created by HIV-affected and infected people to market so as to directly benefit these people.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Golden and his flowers
Thope introduced us to Golden, a man who makes beautiful flowers out of discarded cans. Neighborhood children collect cans for him, his children help him paint the petals and stems, and he cuts the cans into the shape of lillies, sunflowers, daisies, and roses. This is just one example of the many creative recycled arts that flourish in Cape Town and often support the people and programs of the township directly. Sibanye is one program that brings arts and craft created by HIV-affected and infected people to market so as to directly benefit these people.
