76 Youth uprising art piece

Following Route 67 up from Market Square towards the Donkin Reserve visitors would see a very interesting art piece just past St Mary's Cathedral. The 76 Youth piece was the result of a workshop collaboration and is a statement about the '76 generation and represents the spiritual journey undertaken by those who fought against oppression, … Continue reading 76 Youth uprising art piece →

Then and Now – Queen Victoria Statue and Public Library

One of Port Elizabeth's best known historic landmarks is the Public Library with the statue of Queen Victoria in front of it. The statue of Queen Vic was unveiled by major of Port Elizabeth, J.C. Kemsley, on 30 September 1903. It was carved from Sicilian marble by Edward Roscoe Mullins of London to commemorate the Queen's Diamond … Continue reading Then and Now – Queen Victoria Statue and Public Library →

The fishbone on Market Square

You often see chicken bones lying around in public. More than likely left overs from a KFC meal dropped while eating on the go. But what if you suddenly encounter a fish bone? One bigger than yourself? Well, then you either stumbled on what is left of a whale that washed up somewhere or you … Continue reading The fishbone on Market Square →

Identities under the freeway

After yesterday's post of the bus station art, we are staying on Strand Street under the freeway. Ten art pieces called Identities by artist Lubhi Mtathi can be seen on the freeway pillars. The series are all powerful and evocative portraits that depict young South Africans from a range of cultural backgrounds dispelling racial and … Continue reading Identities under the freeway →

Bus station art

Everybody who has taken the bus into town and gotten on or off in the downtown bus station would remember how dark and dodgy it used to be. Since it's been opened up as part of the Strand Street and Route 67 redevelopments things have changed a bit and its a lot more open and … Continue reading Bus station art →

Harbour Board Building entrance

The historic Harbour Board Building (often referred to as the 'White Building') on the corner of Flemming Street and Strand Street was built in 1904 and used for 70 years for harbor administration by the South African Railways and Harbours. Most people pass it while on the Settlers Freeway and only get to see it's … Continue reading Harbour Board Building entrance →

St Mary’s arch

The figure on the arch entrance way outside St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in the Port Elizabeth city centre

Downtown PE from the harbour

A slightly different view of downtown Port Elizabeth seen from on board of the Jester in the PE Harbour

34 Lights on Route 67

The Mosaic Stairs from the bottom of the Donkin Reserve up towards the Great Flag at the top is lined with 34 Lights. Each light has a different object on top of it. The 34 lights represent the journey along the Voting Queue and Mosaic Stairs, telling a story about past, present and future. The lights … Continue reading 34 Lights on Route 67 →

PE landmarks

The Donkin Reserve with Route 67 is my favorite photographic location in Port Elizabeth. There is so many different subjects to photograph and so many different angles to use. Over the years the Donkin Memorial (Pyramid) and the Hill Lighthouse has become iconic landmarks in Port Elizabeth and is well worth snapping a picture of.