--- title: The Blyde - The Fruit of the Spirit description: The Fruit of the Spirt Scuplture by Anton Smit can be found at the Blyde Estate - Balwin Art image: https://news.balwin.co.za/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/0015_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit-4.jpg --- [![Balwin Properties](https://balwin.co.za/img/balwin-property-logo.svg "Balwin Properties")](https://balwin.co.za) - [Home](https://balwin.co.za) - [All Developments](https://balwin.co.za/developments) - Explore Balwin - [The World of Balwin](https://balwin.co.za/balwin-world) - [Why Choose Balwin?](https://balwin.co.za/introducing-balwin) - [Corporate Profile](https://balwin.co.za/corporate-profile) - [Investor Relations](https://balwin.co.za/investor-relations) - [Awards](https://balwin.co.za/awards) - [Past Developments](https://balwin.co.za/past-developments) - [Balwin Sport](https://balwin.co.za/balwin-sport) - [News & Events](https://news.balwin.co.za/news-events) - [Contact Us](https://balwin.co.za/contact-us) [Purchase Now](https://salesmap.co.za/balwin-launch/#/) Menu - [Purchase Now](https://salesmap.co.za/balwin-launch/#/) - [Home](https://balwin.co.za) - [All Developments](https://balwin.co.za/developments) - [The World of Balwin](https://balwin.co.za/balwin-world) - [Why Choose Balwin?](https://balwin.co.za/introducing-balwin) - [Corporate Profile](https://balwin.co.za/corporate-profile) - [Investor Relations](https://balwin.co.za/investor-relations) - [Awards](https://balwin.co.za/awards) - [Past Developments](https://balwin.co.za/past-developments) - [Balwin Sport](https://balwin.co.za/balwin-sport) - [News & Events](https://news.balwin.co.za/news-events) - [Contact Us](https://balwin.co.za/contact-us) # The Blyde - The Fruit of the Spirit by [Balwin Properties](https://news.balwin.co.za/news-events/author/balwin) February 23, 2021 [![Share on Facebook](https://www.lean-labs.com/hubfs/LLv2/images/icon-blog-facebook.png?noresize)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.balwin.co.za%2Fnews-events%2Fthe-blyde-the-fruit-of-the-spirit%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://www.lean-labs.com/hubfs/LLv2/images/icon-blog-linkedin.png?noresize)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.balwin.co.za%2Fnews-events%2Fthe-blyde-the-fruit-of-the-spirit%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://www.lean-labs.com/hubfs/LLv2/images/icon-blog-twitter.png?noresize)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.balwin.co.za%2Fnews-events%2Fthe-blyde-the-fruit-of-the-spirit%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.balwin.co.za%2Fnews-events%2Fthe-blyde-the-fruit-of-the-spirit%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=The%20Blyde%20-%20The%20Fruit%20of%20the%20Spirit) ![](https://news.balwin.co.za/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/0015_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit-4.jpg) **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/). ![0014_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit-5](https://news.balwin.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/0014_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit-5.jpg?width=700&height=1188&name=0014_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit-5.jpg) **Material:** GRP (Bronze Optional) “Embracing space. My dreams are coloured by the passage of the night. My passion is distorted by a shifting inner light.” – Steve Find out more about this artwork on the artist's [website](https://www.antonsmit.co.za/product/toiva-ya-toiva-embracing-space/). ![0007_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit](https://news.balwin.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/0007_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit.jpg?width=700&height=1188&name=0007_The-Fruit-of-The-Spirit.jpg) [https://www.antonsmit.co.za/](https://www.antonsmit.co.za/) [@antonsmitsculpturepark](https://facebook.com/antonsmitsculpturepark) [@anton\_smit\_sculptor](https://instagram.com/anton_smit_sculptor) ### Related Articles ##### [![The Reid - Faith Stone](https://news.balwin.co.za/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Faith-Stone-1-2200x2933.jpg) Art • February 23, 2020 The Reid - Faith Stone 2 min read](https://news.balwin.co.za/news-events/the-reid-faith-stone) ##### [![The Blyde - Kungwini Head](https://news.balwin.co.za/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/0042_KUNGWINI-HEAD-1.jpg) Art • February 23, 2022 The Blyde - Kungwini Head 2 min read](https://news.balwin.co.za/news-events/the-blyde-kungwini-head) ### About Balwin - [About Balwin Properties](https://balwin.co.za/introducing-balwin) - [The World of Balwin](https://balwin.co.za/balwin-world) - [Careers](https://balwin.co.za/careers-at-balwin) - [Customer Portal](https://my.balwin.co.za) ### Developments - [All Developments](https://balwin.co.za/developments) - [Why Choose Balwin?](https://balwin.co.za/introducing-balwin) - [Awards](https://balwin.co.za/awards) - [Past Developments](https://balwin.co.za/past-developments) ### Legal - [Procurement Terms & Conditions](https://balwin.co.za/terms/LET-PMT-002_Procurement_Terms-and-Conditions_Rev-03.pdf) - [Website Terms & Conditions](https://balwin.co.za/terms/Terms-and-Conditions.pdf) [![Balwin Properties](https://balwin.co.za/img/balwin-logo.png "Balwin Properties")](https://balwin.co.za/) #### Download the Balwin Properties App The Balwin app provides a convenient platform for residents to access content, services, and development-related information directly from your phone. 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