A tribute to the multicultural roots of the Afrikaans language.

This digital artwork captures the essence of the acclaimed mural “Afrikaans: The Origin,” which traces the language’s rich 350-year history beyond its official recognition. The piece celebrates how indigenous people, European colonizers and traders, and Asian and African enslaved people all contributed to creating this unique creole language.

The artwork powerfully depicts hands reaching through time, symbolizing the human connections that shaped Afrikaans. It honors the fact that the first written record of Afrikaans was in Arabic script.

About the Original Mural:
Mural art: Nardstar*
Concept and research: Wisaal Abrahams
Calligraphy: Fareed Rhoda Jackson