About
Who Are We
Luc van der Walt
Luc is a full-time artist with an international audience and a background in social development. He has worked with children affected by conflict and displacement in refugee camps across the Middle East and in rebel territories of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the founder of Flowers for Africa, he has spent the past seven years collaborating with communities in South Africa to create meaningful artistic opportunities.
Lisa van der Walt
Lisa, an artist and designer, shares a passion for using art as a bridge for connection and empowerment. With experience working with vulnerable children, she believes in the power of creativity to unlock potential and transform lives.
The Exchange
If you’d like to be part of this mission, here’s how you can support:
Purchase an original painting or a print.
Share our story and the work of these young artists.
Help expand the reach of this project through meaningful connections.
With each artwork sold, 50% of the proceeds go directly to the young artists, while the remaining 50% supports a local soup kitchen, allowing more children to benefit from this initiative.
This work is guided by the spirit of Ubuntu —“I am because we are.” In this spirit, Luc, the project’s founder, does not receive any financial compensation for his role. For him, the fulfillment and energy he gains from being part of this initiative is enough.
We do not accept donations. Instead, by recognizing the value in these paintings and purchasing a piece, you affirm the potential and abundance within these young artists. This approach fosters empowerment, sustainability, and self-reliance.