Description
Water + Rust by Charmaine Taylor
Inspired by Cape Town’s Atlantic Ocean, known as The Cape of Storms, Water + Rust reflects how fierce ocean storms cause coastal metals to rust and age. The Atlantic Ocean is also the very force that rusted and deteriorated the Robben Island fencing, creating its unique, beautiful scars.
The metal forming the African continent in this artwork is authentic historical fencing from Robben Island prison — the island surrounded by this wild, icy ocean, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
This rusted fencing symbolises resilience and hope, honouring Mandela’s legacy and the sacrifices of all Robben Island political prisoners. Each piece includes a unique serial-numbered tag and a certificate of authenticity.
A portion of profits supports sustainable employment projects in South Africa, blending art with meaningful impact.
Size: 614 x 435 mm (outer frame).
Framing Options:
Choose from Natural African Hardwood, white, or dark frames. Custom-made frames and sizes are available—email us at info@legacycollection.org to request yours.
Product Features:
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Crafted from original fencing recovered from Robben Island prison.
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Each fencing piece is unique, varying in shape, size, and colour due to natural rust and wear.
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Every piece is tagged with a unique serial number and comes with a certificate of authenticity. All pieces are fully catalogued to guarantee authenticity.
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Upon ordering, our team will email you photos of available fencing pieces so you can select the one you prefer for your artwork.
