A journey through contrasts

At the heart of it all lies the interplay between metal and colour: structure and movement, permanence and change. From this tension emerges a calm, powerful clarity.

Of new beginnings, doubt, light and shadow. Both good and challenging times coalesce into clear forms and conscious decisions. This is evident in Makeba’s assemblages; polarity here is not a stylistic device, but a result. That which remains when the superfluous gives way and the core becomes visible.

Metal as a medium

Metal is at the heart of Makeba’s art – strong, enduring and expressive. Combined with colour, it gives rise to works of powerful vitality. The cool surface meets intense colour, creating an atmosphere that moves the viewer and invites them to pause. Thus, metal becomes more than a material: a symbol of the fact that, when combined with colour, it can certainly radiate warmth...