The Artistic Journey of Debbi Morkel
Born and raised in Cape Town, Debbi Morkel’s love for art developed from an early age. Like many artists, her passion began with a childlike fascination for drawing and painting, which persisted into adulthood. In 2008, Morkel made a bold decision to relocate to the remote Karoo town of Fraserburg, driven by a desire to fully immerse herself in her creative pursuits.
Artwork: “Red Rocks & Yellow Sand”
In the remote and arid expanses of the Karoo, where the landscape is dotted with rugged hills and sparse vegetation, lies the small town of Fraserburg. It was there that a chance encounter between the MINROM CEO Oscar van Antwerpen and two young girls walking alone on a desolate road marked the inception of both the “Be The Good” non-governmental organisation and the Minrom Art Initiative. Oscar was deeply moved by the dire circumstances of the girls and the challenges faced by the town’s youths.
