The Walls of Robben Island

The walls of Robben Island prison.

Life Silhouetted, Copyright Silverleaf 2015

Between the Walls, Copyright Silverleaf 2015

Toward the Light, Copyright Silverleaf 2015

If these walls could speak

In a 100+ year old house, there are traces of past history and previous formulations at every turn. Behind stairs and basement shelves, the true colours–the deeper history–of this house’s walls are revealed.

Wall Detail – Old Stair Line, Copyright Silverleaf, 2015

Wall Detail, Copyright Silverleaf 2015

While above ground, the brick meets modern times with the same mysterious flavour of irreverent imperfection.

Library Wall, Copyright Silverleaf 2015