Saadjies was a Cool Capital initiative with the aim to make sculpture more accessible – both from the perspective of the artist and the viewer. The collection was uncurated with the small scale of the artwork making participation cost-effective and achievable to any artist, irrespective of their background or formal training.
Over 100 sculptures were received and these were exhibited and photographed outside traditional gallery spaces. The collection was formally exhibited in 5 South African locations and sculpture-bombing took place in more than 8 international cities. Photographs of the saadjies (seeds) spread online and ensured a true open source legacy for South African sculpture.
