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A series of 21 art pieces, revealed day by day, by a different artist from across the spectrum of the

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And just like that, COVID-19 has changed the world. Its impact is still unimaginable. We have an opportunity to capture our new reality, this pivotal time in history, and use it for the benefit of others - immediately and sustainably. We aim to do this through the gifts of our country’s artists and the generosity of humanity.

WHY ARTISTS? Art and artists have always been a critical part of society and culture. They are the record keepers, beauty creators, truth revealers, thought provokers, empathetic visionaries, political disruptors, and human inspirers.

Like everyone, they are deeply affected by the calamity that is COVID19. Many have or will lose their livelihoods and have little means to survive.

But they absolutely must, the world needs them. Our country needs them. They make the world better, richer, wiser, fairer. They are humanity’s lens and the visual authors of our time.

We, a friendship and network of businesses, citizens and creators want to ensure this moment in time is remembered and captured. We are a kick-start team that is sure to expand and grow as time races, to include others in the eco-system, also interested in preserving culture and dignity and to be part of building up and sustaining communities in the face of imminent hardship. LOCKDOWN - SOUTH AFRICA 27 MARCH - 16 APRIL 2020: Introducing The Lockdown Collection (TLC)

This unique collection, featuring so many incredible creative minds will be celebrated with an “online” event on the evening of the 21st day (details to be released). This is an extraordinary opportunity for SA artists to provide leadership and generosity and to provide an opportunity in these challenging times. The aim is that that portfolio is VALUED and VALUABLE, now, after the crisis and always. This is key in this initiative, other than immediate response, is sustainability.

The proceeds from the sale of the pieces aim to raise money for:

1. The Solidarity Fund to help all vulnerable people of SA in their time of need 2. A Vulnerable (Visual) Artist Fund to support as many vulnerable individuals or organisations in the Visual Arts (for a start and to extend further if donations are significant) 3. The Participating Artist SUSTAINABILITY As momentum builds, we believe that all artists, if motivated by the challenge, can begin to create their own lockdown works inspired by their colleagues and heroes. An open call for these is imminent.

We believe these collections can also play a role in raising funds now and post Lockdown and the COVID19 period.

Any ideas welcome - we are a work in progress.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project built on an idea, driven by volunteers and interested parties and we are thinking and doing while creating. It is in itself a creative process and is far from perfect. We don’t have all the answers, but we have the purpose and passion.

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