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CEMENT & CONCRETE SA LAUNCHES
Cement & Concrete SA ( CCSA ) has announced that the new consolidated industry body is open for business and set to take the lead on all matters relating to cement and concrete in South Africa . The single non-profit entity , CCSA , was established through an extensive and thorough process of engagement with various stakeholders to consolidate The Concrete Institute ( TCI ), Concrete Society of Southern Africa ( CSSA ) and the Association of Cementitious Material Producers ( ACMP ). The body will create longterm shared value and industry growth in South Africa through driving collaboration , skills development , innovation , and the highest standards in sustainable cement and concrete materials and products . Working with industry role players to develop the value propositions of cement and concrete is one of the identified objectives of CCSA . Other goals include : to promote the value creation story of the cement and concrete industry in South Africa , supporting research as a means of increasing the ongoing expertise base , and the promotion of industry standards and audit compliance among members and industry role players . www . cemcon-sa . org . za
COMBINING ARCHITECTURE WITH ART
Christopher MacClements is a classically trained architect from Pretoria residing in Cape Town . He completed his Masters at the University of Pretoria and identifies as a multidisciplinary creative and designer , and self-taught graffiti artist , large scale muralist , illustrator and visual artist .
Although registered as a Candidate Architect , he has shifted his focus towards his commissioned graffiti , mural , fine art , illustration and graphic design career . His love for these ( including architecture , film , industrial design etc .) has culminated in a multifaceted design and creative approach that draws inspiration from all his respective fields of interest . He considers each discipline a string to his bow – each one equally as instrumental in hitting the mark and finding his voice as a creative and designer .
For MacClements ( as he is formally known as an artist ) creative exploration and collaboration inspire his creative journey . He describes himself as someone who tries daily to explore and interpret the inner workings of his mind and the minds of others through the circuitous process of design , collaboration and questioning . He believes his mentality and approach to the above was inspired by the teachings of his Grandparents , Ian ( Architect ) and Patricia MacClements , who taught him to see the world through this very particular yet open lens .
Since his move to Cape Town in 2016 , he has hosted 3 Solo Exhibitions and formed part of 2 Group Exhibitions . Additionally , amongst other creative successes , he was chosen as part of Design Indaba ’ s Emerging Creative Class of 2020 and has since received praise for his works in other reputable South African publications ( VISI , House & Leisure , SA Art Times ).
As his primary focus now is mural , graffiti , illustration and architectural fine art work he is available for commissions . www . macclements . com
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