Statements through art
Bold Creations reveals the true diverse heritage of Namibia through artistic expression.
Bold Creations makes jewellery ornaments and corporate gift sculptures, and does interior and exterior furniture designs.
Petrus Shiimi, a co-owner, opened up about their creations.
Shiimi mentioned that Bold Creations, as an arts entity, is aware, and strives to sustain the environment through using recycled material as much as possible, in an optimal way, so that little or nothing goes to waste.
“Each project is different in nature and execution. This creates a need to buy some of the material we may not have, as different projects require different material,” he said.
Asked what their source of inspiration is for their creations, Shiimi mentioned it is multi-sourced. “We draw inspiration from our different cultural backgrounds, from modern trends, our individual imaginations and research through different kinds of media.”
He pointed to the Bold Creations Arts Café and Waka Moo projects as some of the initiatives they are proud of. The Arts Café provides a platform for visual art creators to showcase their work and reach new segments of the market.
“We do the 3D lettering (signage) for Windhoek Fashion Week, stage backdrops and signage for Voigush Africa.
“We are proud to be associated with the Waka Moo project because of our involvement since its inception - the making of the first puppets.
Waka Moo has also given us the opportunity to work on a variety of project types,” said Shiimi.
Bold Creations is also active in the entertainment space, having done backdrops for numerous entertainment shows.
According to Shiimi, what separates their designs from the rest, is their attention to the artistic aspect of design. “We try to combine art with function, so that our work reflects us as a company, but also meets the requirements of our clients,” he said.
Speaking on some of the setbacks they have experienced, Shiimi pointed out that time and money are the biggest obstacles.
“There just isn't enough of either, but we don't necessarily perceive these as setbacks, but reasons to innovate and challenge ourselves to deliver to our clients and to ourselves,” said Shiimi.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
Petrus Shiimi, a co-owner, opened up about their creations.
Shiimi mentioned that Bold Creations, as an arts entity, is aware, and strives to sustain the environment through using recycled material as much as possible, in an optimal way, so that little or nothing goes to waste.
“Each project is different in nature and execution. This creates a need to buy some of the material we may not have, as different projects require different material,” he said.
Asked what their source of inspiration is for their creations, Shiimi mentioned it is multi-sourced. “We draw inspiration from our different cultural backgrounds, from modern trends, our individual imaginations and research through different kinds of media.”
He pointed to the Bold Creations Arts Café and Waka Moo projects as some of the initiatives they are proud of. The Arts Café provides a platform for visual art creators to showcase their work and reach new segments of the market.
“We do the 3D lettering (signage) for Windhoek Fashion Week, stage backdrops and signage for Voigush Africa.
“We are proud to be associated with the Waka Moo project because of our involvement since its inception - the making of the first puppets.
Waka Moo has also given us the opportunity to work on a variety of project types,” said Shiimi.
Bold Creations is also active in the entertainment space, having done backdrops for numerous entertainment shows.
According to Shiimi, what separates their designs from the rest, is their attention to the artistic aspect of design. “We try to combine art with function, so that our work reflects us as a company, but also meets the requirements of our clients,” he said.
Speaking on some of the setbacks they have experienced, Shiimi pointed out that time and money are the biggest obstacles.
“There just isn't enough of either, but we don't necessarily perceive these as setbacks, but reasons to innovate and challenge ourselves to deliver to our clients and to ourselves,” said Shiimi.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
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