ART54 was an art showcase along Sea Point promenade (in Cape Town’s ward 54). The project intended to create an opportunity for artists to create and display public art. 

Stonecast was commissioned by artist Greg Benetar and architect Jon Jacobson of Metropolis Design to undertake the manufacture of 13 specially designed benches for the promenade and the Camps Bay beachfront.  We collaborated on the project and the result is a variety of quirky, fun public seating platforms that transform the urban landscape and encourage public interaction.

All these items have been cast in high compaction concrete and coloured with oxides and cold colour to achieve the desired effects. They are heavily reinforced with appropriately sized galvanised re-bar and were permanently installed.

This project has proved that the interaction between people and interesting works of art facilitates positive dialogue and encourages understanding and consideration between people from all walks of life.