A fusion of artwork with a blend of artistic expression and personal style is a welcome surprise when visiting a local barber shop in Muizenberg.
Quinton Smith, owner of the Boho Barber Shop, who has turned the walls of his business into an art gallery to support artists in the area, says his vision was to transform open spaces into an eclectic experience.
“I wanted something unique,” says Smith.
“A group of artists from The Blue Planet Fine Art gallery in Muizenberg teach art classes and we came up with the idea to display their work on our walls.
“Curated by local artist, Franci Henny, our collaboration has created a welcoming environment that blends both personal style and artistic expression.”
Smith adds that different kinds of people from all walks of life gets to enjoy the art with the opportunity to purchase a piece.
“I have been in the industry for around 30 years and I just wanted to do something different.
“People can look forward to seeing all kinds of artwork on display as we have an entire wall dedicated to it.”
Meanwhile, the idea behind the collaboration was to get artists work seen, says local artist Henny.
“Talent alone is not enough to make a living as an artist. You also need to be a business person,” he says.
“The Boho Barber Shop offers a great opportunity to display original artworks that are available at affordable prices.”
