Embracing its trendy and arty atmosphere, *The Zone @ Rosebank* has
launched a unique *Walking Gallery, *showcasing remarkable pieces created
by renowned Capetonian graffiti artist, *Falko One, *and curated by
the talented
bureau* BrainFarm*. The Walking Gallery’s primary subject matter celebrates
local culture, diversity, nature, and beauty and also serves as a platform
to pay special tribute to iconic South Africans, such as South African
musical icon, *Johnny Clegg*.
The most recent completion for The Walking Gallery was *The Crossing, *which
was created for The Zone in honor of Johnny Clegg’s life, artistry, and
legacy. This piece is located on the underside of The Zone’s main extended
bridge, which allows for a special view when walking underneath it. Falko
One realized that the bridge resembles that of a guitar neck and proposed
using Johnny Clegg’s hands on the guitar. The physical crossing of this
bridge represents his famous song, *The Crossing*.
Falko One is amongst the most respected and talented graffiti artists in
the country and has been strongly influential in the growth of the South
African graffiti culture.
*“This artwork is special to me. Using the bridge to represent such a
powerful song, The Crossing, makes for a unique manner in which to
celebrate one of our iconic musicians. It was an opportunity that I could
not pass over”,* says Falko One when discussing *The Walking Gallery’s, The
Crossing* artwork.
The *Walking Gallery* currently consists of five hard-to-miss artworks
sweeping the mall; Mane Land, Octopool, Drink Green, Jack The Beanstalk and
The Crossing with more commissions to come.
Find the art, and let the art find you at The Zone @ Rosebank.
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