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title: The Blyde - Colossal Youth
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# The Blyde - Colossal Youth

 by [Balwin Properties](https://news.balwin.co.za/news-events/author/balwin)

February 23, 2021

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**Artist: Anton Smit**

Anton Smit was born in Boksburg, Johannesburg, in 1954. He is a completely self-taught artist who started sculpting at 16 years old. He spends part of the year in his studios in the Western Cape and the other part at his Bronkhorstspruit Dam studios. He is globally admired for his giant heads and African sculptures. His works can be found in public and private collections across South Africa and internationally. His works can be made of metals, stones, and a unique cast mixture that combines metal with other mediums. Find out more about Anton Smit and his other work on his [website](https://www.antonsmit.co.za/).

![0070_Colossal-Youth](https://news.balwin.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/0070_Colossal-Youth.jpg?width=700&height=1188&name=0070_Colossal-Youth.jpg)

**Material:** GRP (Bronze Optional)

“My flesh covers the tough clay, my bones to rocks are metamorphosed, that’s the cold northern star burning in my eyes, those legs, those thighs, my monstrous trunk, my erect head, here it ends.” – Anton Smit

Find out more about this artwork on the artist [website](https://www.antonsmit.co.za/product/colossal-youth/).

![0071_Colossal-Youth-3](https://news.balwin.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/0071_Colossal-Youth-3.jpg?width=700&height=1188&name=0071_Colossal-Youth-3.jpg)

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