Perched here, the yellow frame almost seems like a playful wink. This is the Table Mountain Viewing Frame Sculpture. It is more than just a photo opportunity. It is a celebration of Table Mountain.
This particular frame stands in the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District. It is one of seven frames scattered around Cape Town. Each frame offers a unique perspective of the iconic mountain.
Designed by local artist Porky Hefer, this frame stands 2.8 meters tall and 4 meters wide. Its bright yellow color, Pantone C109, makes it hard to miss. It encourages both Capetonians and tourists to pause. To capture a postcard-perfect memory.
The Table Mountain Viewing Frame Sculpture was erected to celebrate Table Mountain being named a New7Wonder of Nature in 2011. It is an interactive piece of art. It highlights the mountain’s beauty.
The popularity of these frames has turned them into mini-attractions. They encourage exploration of different areas of Cape Town. Areas that visitors might not otherwise discover.
David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront, noted that the Silo District offers a new angle. A new perspective of Table Mountain. This frame enhances that experience in a fun way.
Other frames are located at Signal Hill, Eden on the Bay, Cape Town Railway Station, Harrington Square, and Lookout Hill. Each location provides a distinctive view. Each tells a different story of the mountain.
Porky Hefer said that the frames highlight amazing scenery. They encourage people to take photos. To share the best views of Table Mountain. Each frame shows a certain aspect of the mountain. At different times of the day.
Wana Bacela, Area Manager of Table Mountain National Park, emphasizes that the frames give visitors an opportunity. An opportunity to capture Table Mountain’s true beauty.
Eamonn Fitzgerald of New7Wonders noted that the election of Table Mountain was a victory for an entire continent. The frames highlight this achievement.
Sabine Lehmann of Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company said it celebrates nature’s perfect design.
So, go ahead. Step into the frame. Capture your own unique view of Table Mountain. Share your photos. Become part of the ongoing celebration of this natural wonder. Let the Table Mountain Viewing Frame Sculpture be your gateway. Your portal to a lasting memory of Cape Town.