From furry digital paintings of classic artworks and local contemporary art to house plants made from paper, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 354.

1. Murat Yıldırım’s Furry Digital Paintings

Turkish artist Murat Yıldırım recreates famous works of art, from Edvard Munch’s The Scream to Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, giving the pieces a tactile, furry appearance. He recreates the paintings digitally, altering their appearance to look as though they’re made from flowing hair.

Image credit: Murat Yıldırım via designboom.com.

2. PAPERSYNTHESIS

PAPERSYNTHESIS is a paper floral studio established by Singapore-based paper artist Mabel Low. She was inspired to craft plants and flowers from paper after she found herself struggling to keep her houseplants alive.

Image credit: papersynthesis.com

3. Video: Factory Visit: Muuto’s The Dots

In this video, designer ‎Lars Tornøe explains the process behind the creation of his renowned coat hooks for Muuto, known as The Dots. Designed to work as a collection, in different colours and sizes, The Dots are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The Dots are available locally through Créma.

Video courtesy of Créma

4. Portraits by Driekie van Wyk

Intrigued by the mysteriousness of facial expressions, Cape Town-based contemporary artist Driekie Van Wyk paints striking, colourful portraits using a combination of bold strokes and a pallet knife. Follow @driekieartist on Instagram to see more of her work.

Images courtesy of Driekie van Wyk and Saatchi Gallery

5. KAMERS Blaauwklippen

KAMERS/MAKERS is running their first show of 2020 at Blaauwklippen in Stellenbosch, showcasing 150 local makers and artisans. There will be strict COVID protocols in place. Here are the details:

• The show starts on Friday 23 October 2020 and runs for an extended 10-day period – this is in order to spread the daily crowds out over a longer period.
• Trading hours: Sunday – Thursday from 9am – 3pm; Friday and Saturday from 9am – 6pm
• A cashless system will be in operation.
• Tickets must please be bought online in order to allow the KAMERS team to monitor daily attendance in advance. You will be able to purchase tickets at the gate, but if the show is very busy, online tickets get priority so you may need to wait a few minutes for people to leave before being allowed in.
• Reduced ticket prices: R60 online; R80 at the gate. This includes a KAMERS/Makers shopper bag, plus a Consol water bottle.
• COVID Protocols – no mask, no entry. There will be sanitisers at the main entrance. Numbers in certain marquees will be controlled to ensure adequate distancing.

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Images and video courtesy of KAMERS

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If purple is a little on the wild side – thanks, Pantone! – sage green offers an understated colour trend alternative. Here are 12 options in shades of sage for you to choose from.

1. Ambit Pendant R7 300, Muuto at Créma Design

2. Stig Tea Towel R165, Skinny laMinx

3. Shell Dining Chair R 2 499, @home

4. Sillon Club XL Chair R76 500, Kettal at Casarredo

5. Nara Cereal Bowl R45, Weylandts

6. Gem Candle Holder R199, Present Time at Superbalist

7. Dreamweaver Bowl R599, Knus

8. Single Hippo Plate R299, Knus

9. Smeg Electric Citrus Press R1 999, Yuppiechef

10. Large Sushi Plate R270, Le Creuset

11. Risoli Fry Pan R1 399, @home

12. Question Mark Table Lamp Green R1 795, Weylandts

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From an architecturally striking Japanese preschool and Muuto chairs from Créma Design to the revival of the 1996 Polaroid 600 camera, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 227.

1. MK-S Nursery by HIBINOSEKKEI + Youji no Shiro

“From the black dot-patterned facade to the geometric windows, I just love the design of this 160 square-metre preschool and aftercare centre in Japan,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring.

Image credit: Kenjiro Yoshimi via Archdaily.com

2. Mosaic Art for Forbidden City

“Italian mosaic company SICIS has collaborated with the Palace Museum of the Forbidden City in Beijing to create a series of exquisite mosaic artworks,” says Content Producer Mary Garner. “The intricacy is just mesmerising.”

Image credit: SICIS

3. Land Rover “Line in the Snow” 

“To celebrate 70 years of Land Rover, the brand teamed up with snow artist Simon Beck to create a massive line drawing of the Defender on the slopes of the French Alps,” says Art Director Anton Pietersen. “Pretty cool!”

Video credit: Land Rover on YouTube

4. 1996 Polaroid 600

“A reboot of the 1996 Polaroid 600 (aka 96 Cam) has been re-released in all its technicolour glory,” says Features Editor Amelia Brown. “Talk about a blast from the past! I’m not even surprised that it’s already sold out…”

Image credit: popsugar.com

5. Muuto Chairs at Créma Design

“You can now find both the Workshop and Loft Chairs by Scandinavian design brand Muuto at Créma Design in South Africa,” says Copy Editor Kay-Ann van Rooyen. “I love the simplicity of both designs.” Check out Créma Pop-up at 99 Juta Street.

Loft.

Loft.

Workshop.

Workshop.

Image credit: cremadesign.co.za

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A trendy new Crema showroom has just opened its doors in Johannesburg’s Parkhurst.

The store, which specialises in top international decor and homeware brands, is situated on the bustling 4^th Avenue with interiors designed by Fold Architects. The brands available in the Johannesburg store include Tom Dixon, Foscarini, HAY, Muuto, Lee Broom and Nanimarquina.

Polished aluminium sheets curve up into the ceilings to create the illusion of space in the display area. The central room setting features HAY, Muuto and Tom Dixon, while the latest in Tom Dixon lighting makes up the vibrant window display.

Showroom hours are Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm and Fridays from 8am to 3:30pm. The showroom is open on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. You’ll find Crema at Shop 6, 17 Fourth Avenue, Parkhurst, Johannesburg.

For more information, visit cremadesign.co.za.

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From super-cute felt sculptures and an Espadril X Superbalist.com collab to Scandi candleholders and Poetry planters, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 153.

1. Hanna Dovhan’s Sculptures

“These little felt sculptures by Ukrainian artist Hanna Dovhan are ridiculously cute,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “The fact that some of them hug when put together is even cuter.”

Image credit: thisiscolossal.com

2. Espadril X Superbalist.com

“This Espadril X Superbalist.com collab is just to die for,” says Features Editor Tracy Greenwood. “My ultimate summer shoe.”

Image credit: espadril.co.za

3. Muuto Open Candelabra by Jens Fager

“I love this nifty Scandi take on the traditional candelabra,” says Content Producer Michaela Stehr. “Elegant, sophisticated and sleek.”

Image credit: muuto.com

4. LIFT MacBook

I love this smart way to keep your MacBook protected while on the move,” says Assistant Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “Stylish protection, adjustable height and airflow circulation means my computer is always safe.”

Image credit: kickstarter.com

5. Poetry Spring/Summer Collection: Planters

“These gorgeous planters are perfect for giving your kitchen and outdoor area a Mediterranean feel,” says Managing Editor Lise Avis.

Image credit: poetrystores.co.za

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Not only is Amethyst Plascon’s Colour of the Month for February, Le Creuset has also just launched Amethyst as their latest colour. We decided to browse our favourite online stores to find 10 stylish items you can use in this bold colour.

1. Cast-Iron Collection in Amethyst (Prices from R2 374 for the 26cm Soup Pot to R3 300 for the 31cm Casserole), Le Creuset

2. The Dots Hook (Small) R399,95, Muuto at Entrepo

3. Bulb Hi-Ball Glass R25,99, Mr Price Home

4. New Balance Mens High Roller in Purple R589, Shelflife

5. 11” Satchel R1 599, Cambridge Satchel Company at Superbalist.com

6. 8 Cake Pops Silicone Mould Set in Dark Purple R75, Bakeware at Spree.co.za

7. Eetrite 3 Piece Breakfast Pan Bundle Set R279, Takealot.com

8. Sitting On Cash Purple Cushion Cover (60cm x 60cm) R420, Fabric Nation at KIN

9. Bodum Bistro Thermo Jug (1L) R755,90, Banks Kitchen Boutique

10. Purple Wooden Cup Pendants R499, Esque

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VISI chats to Craig Raeside of Créma about local and international trends in design.

Where do you see design heading in South Africa?

Design in South Africa, and all over the world really, is heading in a retro direction, which I absolutely love! Neon colours, striking graphics and groovy prints are everywhere. In the design industry, retro is absolutely the ‘in’ thing. BRAK, for example, is a Joburg-based company owned by a father and son duo and their recent collections are all centered around colour and wood, encompassing that mid-century modern feel. But we’re not only seeing this trend in decor and accessories, it’s apparent in fashion too – from Sophiatown chic and oversized coats to round sunglasses. These are all previous principles that have been reawakened and reinvented. It’s fantastic.

What is your idea of design culture?

In the same way that culture is the cumulative deposit of belief systems, knowledge and infrastructure of a collective group, design culture is the cumulative deposit of design principles, production, ideas and innovation, consumption and discussion. In essence, it’s a collective effort of everything that is design.

How do we see elements of design in our daily lives?

Design is present all the time. So you wake up in a bed that was designed to give you a restful sleep, then you brush your teeth with a toothbrush that was designed to get to those hard to reach areas of your mouth. You get in your car that was made with seats that perfectly support you. I mean, design is all around us. The pen you use at work was designed with the perfect grip. It can come down to the smallest things in life – at some point in all the things around us, from conception and manufacturing to consumption and use, design is present.

How did you get involved with design?

I lived in London for most of my life and I just fell in love with the designers there. Owning Créma happened by chance when I left London to move back to Cape Town. The previous owner had decided to sell her business when she fell pregnant. I would say a combination of love of design and fate is what got me involved in design.

Any hot designers we should be all be looking out for?

We’re really excited about the designers we’re featuring at our new showroom in Woodstock. Hay and Muuto (both Scandinavian brands) are known for their contemporary and elegant designs. 

Find more design inspiration at cremadesign.co.za.

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Keep your living room fresh by regularly adding new little details that keep it doing the Instagram rounds. Here are 3 Must-Haves for your Living Room.

The Twiggy Clock by Sanet Stegmann

This small timekeeper takes its inspiration from the iconic ’60s model, Twiggy, who was known
for her thin build. This similarly skinny clock will delight the clock-watchers among us. Available in walnut, brass and walnut, and mild steel and oak.

• From R1 100, sanet.stegmann@gmail.com

Dots by Muuto

Designed by Norwegian design studio Lars Tornøe, these oversized coat hooks make a playful ornamental statement and have spawned a whole DIY genre of creative ways to put them to use as door handles, pendant lamp displays and more. They come in various sizes and colours and are made of oak or stained ash wood.

• From R400, entrepo.co.za

OTO 100 by Muuto

Who said storage needs to be square? This fibreglass storage system designed by the Danish designer
Pil Bredahl can be assembled in numerous configurations. It’s the perfect opportunity to spruce up the lounge, finding a place for each piece of clutter, while showing off the creative in you.

• From R6 800, entrepo.co.za

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From photographic art and a minimalistic coffee press to upcycled pallets and a rainbow bin in Copengagen, here are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 66. 

1. Creative Cloud mosaic piece by Kylli Sparre

“Flowers, photography and music. Simply beautiful!” says editorial and online assistant Chantel Hans.

Image credit: sparrek.org

2. Brothers in Benches by r1

“I just love this new life for old pallets in Maboneng,” says editor-in-chief Sumien Brink.

Image credit: r1r1r1.net/proj

3. Copenhagen Pride x Vipp Trash Your Prejudice

Deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes was impressed by this cool Vipp campaign supporting equal rights, that encouraged everybody to trash their prejudice in a giant rainbow painted bin during Copenhagen Pride.

Image credit: vipp.com

4. Push Coffee Maker by Mette Duedahl for Muuto

“The new Muuto range includes candlestick holders, chairs and tables, but I just loved this coffee press. Simple, functional design at its best,” says online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring.

Image credit: muuto.com

5. Tilia by Alicja Prussakowska

“Too pretty to actually use, so I’ll probably keep draping my towels over the bathroom door and leaving my clothes on the floor,” admits features editor Bibi Slippers.

Image credit: alicjaprussakowska.com

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Entrepo just launched their new online shop (August 2014) and they’re offering R250 off their first 100 orders.

We had a quick browse through their new arrivals and thought these 5 items would look good in your cart.

1. Menu Howdy Owl R1 699.95

2. MHY Pendant Lamp R2 999.95

3. Normann Copenhagen Large Dropit Hooks R479,95

4. Normann Copenhagen Krenit Bowl R899,95

5. Hinterveld Opening Night Throw R1 999,95

Visit entrepo.co.za to start shopping.

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