EMBROIDERER | VISUAL ARTIST
“I love this project because it is about possibilities. Through the celebration of strong women, we see what is possible. We see what can be achieved by sharing their acts of bravery and empathy. I believe that it reminds us of the power of acting and contributing, in a time when things can feel hopeless, and that as a collective, we can be small parts of big acts.”
Danielle is an embroiderer from Cape Town, South Africa. While working in various digital realms, her hobby of sewing became her vocation. When she is not buried in a mess of threads, she can be found taking photos of loved ones and painting on an iPad. All of these mediums tied together with a deep love for colour and portraiture
ARTIST | CURATOR | ILLUSTRATOR | ANIMATOR
“I decided to get involved with the #giveheracrown initiative, because it aligns perfectly with my values. Bringing more light, beauty and positivity to the world through art and bringing beauty, hope and upliftment into the lives of others.”
Balekane is a visual artist, curator, illustrator and animator based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She specialises in mixed media collage working both digitally and traditionally.
VISUAL ARTIST
“We are constantly creating the future, and so we must be mindful to think of the people coming up behind us. We must open doors for them through our actions.”
Mark is an African Visual Artist. Originally a graphic designer, He is a prolific and versatile creator, with a portfolio that explores the cadences of African identity and spirituality, often through the cultural aesthetic of Afrofuturism.
PAINTER | DIGITAL ARTIST
“I love this project because it is about possibilities.Through the celebration of strong women, we see what is possible. We see what can be achieved by sharing their acts of bravery and empathy. I believe that it reminds us of the power of acting and contributing, in a time when things can feel hopeless, and that as a collective, we can be small parts of big acts.”
Danielle is an embroiderer from Cape Town, South Africa. While working in various digital realms, her hobby of sewing became her vocation. When she is not buried in a mess of threads, she can be found taking photos of loved ones and painting on an iPad. All of these mediums tied together with a deep love for colour and portraiture.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
“I like the idea of paying it forward. For a while now, being able to use what I do for a living to affect another person’s life positively has been important to me. We’re all here with each other so let’s do our best to take care of each other.”
Sphelele, aka Ellsphee is a multidisciplinary Creative Director currently based in Durban, South Africa. His key focus areas include Animation, Design, Motion Design, Graphic Design, and Illustration.
The work he creates is largely inspired by people and other art forms such as music, photography, and film. He also feels inspired by the magical experience that each person shares purely by just being here on Earth.