Markham Announces Partnership With Local Visual Artist Norsky 96
Markham Announces Partnership With Local Visual Artist Norsky 96. Retail company Markham took to Instagram to announce that it has decided to partner with local visual artist Norsky 96 for an exclusive collection that is available online and the company’s physical store.
The post read, “Gilbert Mndawo, Norsky_96 Is a self-taught artist who does paintings and pen portraits. His inspiration comes from blending colours and nature. We’re so excited to be partnering with him on him and five other designers on an exclusive collection available online and in-store now.”
“I find inspiration in people and places around me,” says Gilbert Mndawo aka Norsky_96, on Markham’s website. “Colour, movement and culture are at the forefront of my designs. The creation of the viscose shirt was inspired by current trends, and my take on the summer edge and entry back into the outdoor world.” Markham is doing this collection to give young up and coming artists a chance to showcase their work at a national level. This is will not only help the young artists with exposure of their work but it will also help them earn some money that they can use to grow their brand.
Markham is part of The Foschini Group (TFG), which is a holding company with a comprehensive portfolio of 18 retail brands that include clothing, footwear, jewellery, sportswear, mobile phones, technology products and home stores. The company strives to be leaders in the fashion and lifestyle sectors of the retail industry in Africa. Their diverse brand allows the company to push the boundaries of the retail industry in new and innovative ways – helping it to achieve its goals. The Foschini Group has over 2000 stores across Africa, all of which boast its excellent in-store experience. The company now also has an online presence allowing the convenience of delivery to their door anywhere in South Africa.
