Vrystaat is a state of mind and a way of life. It feels like home. The space between the Vaal and Orange River where Boere spend their days growing our finest food. They battle drought, disease, predators and theft; all for the glorious existence of living a simple life, close to the earth. Life is vast, open spaces, sunrises, sunsets, the freedom, the smell of rain when it comes, Rugby, ‘Koeksisters’, ‘Braaivleis’, ‘Pannekoek’, ‘Kerk Basaar’, ‘Melktert’, ‘Skaap Potjie’, Malva Pudding, hard times, good times, cold winters and sweltering summers - this is community. The camaraderie that comes with ‘in it together’ makes this a life worth living and a place worth loving.

The design comprises of historic prints that dates back to the 1800’s by various renowned artists. A collection of Birds, Fish, African Wildlife, Botanicals and Insects are combined to form new worlds that carry a feeling of whimsical wonder and delight. Jasmyn Krynauw uses scale in creative ways and repurposes texture and colour to tell new stories, both real and surreal, with these magnificent masterpieces.