The DBSA has recently relaunched and rebranded itself. For these purposes Fried Contemporary was approached to create a sculpture garden on the theme of the baobab, probably the most frequently discussed botanical phenomenon in Africa that has a pre-historic appearance providing for one of the most dramatic spectacles Africa has to offer.

Whilst the garden improves the aesthetic appearance of the main entrance, the sculpture garden project of the Development Bank of Southern Africa in Midrand strengthens the image of the DBSA as as an organisation that strives to support Southern African culture and arts as well as to contribute to sustainable development in the country.

The artists Collen Maswanganyi, Gert Potgieter and Susanna Swart installed the three large sculptures outside the main entrance of the DBSA and Daniel Mosako created a large painting for the entrance hall of the main building.

Collen Maswanganyi

Gert Potgieter

Susanna Swart

Daniel Mosako