(Giffy Duminy at work on the bridge. Pic supplied)
Giffy gives Scottburgh Bridge a facelift to celebrate Ocean Festival.
World Oceans Day (June 8) was commemorated by the inaugural Ocean Festival on the KZN South Coast from June 8 to 11, 2023.
Forming part of the Ocean Festival programme was an ocean-themed mural crafted by renowned local artist, Giffy Duminy – with empowering partner Apex Environmental - which has brightened up the bridge to Premier Resort Cutty Sark in Scottburgh, the location for the festival.
“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, as well as engage in several great activities. These included the Halfway Toyota Beach Clean-up, Mahlongwa River Clean-up, Ocean Festival conservation talks, mountain bike ride, the Cutty Sark Pro presented by SMTH Shapes surf contest, the Leatherback Surfski Challenge, and Live Music featuring Qadasi & Maqhinga.
Visit @theoceanfestival on Instagram and Facebook, and www.oceanfestival.co.za for more information.