Colour Ikamva traveled and worked in schools and NGO’s within South Africa , Zambia and Rwanda during 2014 and 2015
Colour Ikageng 2015
Matchboxology & Colour Ikamva hypothesised that changing the physical atmosphere of a school could cost efficiently improve the educational outcomes. In collaboration with artist Ricky Lee Gordon & facilitator Megan King, Ikamva Youth (a brilliant education NGO) funded in part by DuLux (the paint people). The university M&E study revealing the undeniably positive impact is available upon request cal@matchboxology.com.
Documentary by Dane Dodds (FLY ON THE WALL Productions) Music by Gary Morris
Taking stock of the physical changes that have shaped Thembalidanisi Primary school over a month we painted a total of 17 classrooms, 8 bathrooms and a kitchen. All the poles that run between the courtyard and corridors wear a new bright yellow coat. We replaced and painted 6 doors, 22 door latches and 10 chart boards inside the classrooms. We replaced 40 of the broken windows and 256m2 of the failing ceiling has been fixed. Toilets have new taps, tanks and tiles and the unblocking of drains has allowed the school its running water. Working with the students has been so important to us, to not just paint the walls of a school, but to build relationships and invest our time in listening to their mind’s ideas and in whatever small way we can, try to contribute to their sense of wonder and excitement that should be the cornerstones of all discovery and education
Śūnyatā Studios: Seseh Bali / Nilwella Sri Lanka