[Feb 2010] Article for The Witness Newspaper:

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Many thanks to Estelle Sinkins (Arts Editor - The Witness) for her heart warming and generous article in the Weekend Leisure supplement to The Witness newspaper.

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[Feb 2010] Brochure / Banners for Design Indaba 2010:

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Our new brochure and banners are ready for production for the Cape Town Design Indaba. We highlight the Eco-Tree and our new range of Chandelliers created from glass beads and drawing inspiration from nature.

Click on the top thumbnail (right) to download PDF.

[Jan 2010] Recycle Workshop Facilitated for Diakonia Council of Churches:

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Robin Opperman, Umcebo Trust Director, recently facilitated a recycling workshop for the Diakonia Council of Churches as part of a programme dealing with Women and Spirituality.

The workshop was held at Koinonia (Bothas Hill).

Thanks to Baphiwe and the team at Diakonia.

[Jan 2010] Imagine Durban Article:

Thanks to Amanda Dray and the team at ImagineDurban web site for kindly covering our Eco-Tree story. Click here or on the picture to read the full story.

[Dec 2009] Maureen Graham works magic with Soft Sculpture:

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Maureen is an Umcebo crafter with a special skill for 3D Soft Sculpture. That is artworks made from fabric and recycled items using embroidery, sewing, applique and tapestry techniques.

Maureen is working on 3D soft sculptures that will form part of an exhibition planned for 2011.

[Dec 2009] Moses Mabhida Stadium Art / Artists Launch Function:

Mululeki Madlala
(Umcebo Shop
Manager) and Douglas
Chepeta (Senior
Crafter) toasting
enjoying a photo
opportunity on the
pitch at the Stadium.

Pivot Mercury Article

"To the Sea" - our
first art piece at the
Stadium

"To the Sea"

Stadium Art
Presentation

The Mercury Article

On Tuesday 15th December, representatives of Umcebo Trust were invited to attend a special function at the Moses Mabhida Stadium together with other artists and representatives who also contributed art to the Stadium.

The aim of the function was to present the art to the press and relevant parties and to allow the artists to view their work installed and to network with each other.

The event was a fantastic opportunity to speak to other artists, the press and generally to enjoy some social time after all the hard work done on the art work.

Thanks to Carol Brown (Curator) and Julie-May Ellingson (Strategic Projects, eThekwini Municipality).

[Dec 2009] Moses Mabhida Stadium Commission:

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Click on the image here to download a full PDF document on our artwork in the new Moses Mabhida Stadium (Durban).

[Dec 2009] Daniel Goldstein "Medicine Man" Installation:

Medicine Man

Detail

Medicine Man

Detail

Daniel Goldstein

Medicine Man

The well known San Francisco based artist Daniel Goldstein commissioned Umcebo Trust to produce an armiture and some beaded pieces for his latest installation dealing with the subject of HIV/AIDS and ARVs.

The work deals with the issues surrounding the artists reality of living with HIV/AIDS and the consequences of ARV treatment on the body and soul.

Here are some pictures of Daniel and his installation at The Castle in Cape Town where it is being exhibited.

Special thanks to Daniel for this prestigious work; and also thanks to Carol Brown and Gabrielle Brown (Art Consultants); Jill Derderian (US Consul General - Durban), and Megan Ellis (Information Officer, US Consulate - Durban).

[Dec 2009] Sunday Tribune Article - Umcebo Eco Tree:

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The Eco Tree Project was given full coverage in the "Green" supplement to The Sunday Tribune on 6th December 2009.

Special thanks to Viv Attwood and Sandile Ndlovu for producing a beautiful uplifting article about us.

[Nov 2009] The Heritage Awards trophy commission:

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We were commissioned by KIZO Gallery to produce beaded trophys to be given to the recipients of the 2009 Heritage Awards.

[Nov 2009] Hills Pet Nutrition Christmas Commission:

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Hills Pet Nutrition commissioned us to make beaded Christmas decorations to be attached to their cards this holiday season to send to clients.

[Nov 2009] Recycling Recognition Medal - Afripack:

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Afripack (previously DLC - Diverse Labeling Consultants) have long been donators of scrap plastic to Umcebo Trust for use in various craft items as part of our recycling programme. We use the plastic for weaving baskets, mats and even garments.

The Institute of Packaging SA recently awarded Afripack a Recognition Medal for their part in making "Functional Art from Waste". We are proud of our relationship with Afripack and hope to continue exploring recycling opportunities with them in the future.

[Nov 2009] Beaded Toys:

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Umcebo Crafters are busy working on a beaded toy range. These unique items are an alternative to the mass produced (Made In China) items one can find in any toy store.

The toys are also suitable as quirky ornaments and collectibles.

[Nov 2009] Business in Durban Article:

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Special thanks to Nicola Jenvey for this valuable publicity.