COMPILED BY Lindi Brownell Meiring
Every year, as part of the Design Indaba Festival, the nominees are announced for the year’s Most Beautiful Object in South Africa.
Ten prominent South African figures, from entrepreneurs and artists to designers and authors, have each chosen something that they feel is deserving of the title. In the end, the public chooses one of the 10 via an online voting system. Previous winners include Nkuli Mlangeni’s Sankara Rug (2017), Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa’s shawl (2016) and Mark Thomas and Henry Fagan’s Boomslang in Kirstenbosch (2015).
Below, in no particular order, is a list of this year’s 10 nominees. Vote for your favourite here.
1. Path of the Upright by Sculptor/Artist Igshaan Adams
Nominated by: Stefania Morland, Fashion Designer
2. Tutu 2.0 Pendant Light by Creative Director Thabisa Mjo
Nominated by: Thato Kgatlhanye, Entrepreneur
3. Mvelo Desk by Designer Siyanda Mbele of Pinda Furniture
Nominated by: Trevor Stuurman, Creative Director
4. “Girl Seeks Girl” Dress by Fashion Designer Thebe Magugu
Nominated by: Asanda Sizani, Stylist
5. Mighty Ndebele by Artist Justine Mahoney
Nominated by: Aidan Bennetts, Curator
6. Kewtown Primary School Project by Social Entrepreneurs See-Saw-Do
Nominated by: Julia Anastasopoulos, Performance Artist (Suzelle DIY)
7. Brogues and High Tops by Accessory Designer Maria McCloy
Nominated by: Sylvester Chauke, Brand Specialist
8. Performance by Performance Artists Dear Ribane
Nominated by: Neo Mashigo, Advertising Executive
9. “Philanderer” Brooch by Jewellery Designer Carine Terreblannhe
Nominated by: Claudette Schreuders, Artist
10. Identity (Business Card) by Artist Carol Parton
Nominated by: Albie Sachs, Author
