Rising Tide

Stefan Smit, a prominent South African artist, is celebrated for his contemporary figurative oil paintings and large-scale murals. Smit’s portfolio includes painting a six-story building for Sea Walls and headlining the Cheltenham Paint Festival in London. Residing in Cape Town, he has been invited globally to showcase his talent, most recently spending 2 months in London for a residency with Daler-Rowney. His art is featured in galleries, prestigious events such as the LA Art Fair, public spaces, and private collections. Smit's distinctive style has enabled him to engage in diverse projects, including a notable collaboration with India’s cricket captain, Virat Kohli and collaborations with brands like Nike, Sony and Ray-Ban.

Pollution, especially plastic pollution, contaminates marine habitats, bioaccumulates in marine species, and contributes to ecological imbalances with unknown and far-reaching consequences.