A World of Luxury

Stork - About the exhibition
Gopolang Gae

When it was time to unveil Stork Country Blend, we created something to showcase its indulgent buttery richness and effortless spreadability in a truly unique way. The Edible Spreadable Luxury Exhibit is a fusion of fine art and fine dining, crafted entirely from Stork Country Blend, the first of its kind, that’s as different as the product itself. It’s a testament to how our butterspread brings a world of luxury to your table, making every meal effortlessly indulgent.

But who would be responsible for carving such an audacious masterpiece? Who else but Cow Mash, an avant-garde artist with a radically unique eye and bold style, known for exploring different materials and textures in her work. Renowned for working EXCLUSIVELY in black, this piece would present a number of firsts for her as well. Challenging her skills not only with a different medium but also with creating a piece that wouldn’t live forever.

Drawing from her rich background, which always serves as inspiration for her work, she endeavoured to see just how far she could “spread” her artistic reach. Deep in the recesses of her dearest memories, she found The Communal Bowls—used for baking in traditional South African homes, just as her grandmother had done. To her, these bowls represent more than just kitchenware; they are vessels that bring people together, much like Stork fosters connection and community.

The resulting piece, aptly titled “Gopolang Gae” (Remember Home), was a moving labour of love. A fragile yet powerful sculpture, it symbolised the bowls that unite, sustain, and build communities through shared experiences and meals made with love. Its elevation represented past generations uplifting the next, culminating in the present where we are still brought together by these bowls—albeit in more attainable luxury.

Reflecting on the experience of creating the sculpture, Cow Mash said, “The material Stork Country Blend is so smooth and silky, it really felt like dancing with velvety luxury.”

Once completed, it was truly a tasteful masterpiece deserving of a prominent display. And so, we gave it one—but only for a day. Because this piece of art was not just made to be admired; it was made to be consumed. At an exclusive exhibit hosted by Cow Mash herself, a select number of guests were invited to consume the sculpture—both metaphorically and literally. In a carefully curated setting, sculpted bread pieces adorned the artwork, encouraging guests to do the most taboo thing one can do to art: destroy it.

The result? An unforgettable experience of luxury, community, and reinvention. Something new, something special—just like our Stork Country Blend. A world of luxury. So easy to spread.

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Stork - About the artist

Cow Mash, born Kgaogelo Mothepa Mashilo in Limpopo, South Africa, in 1994, is a distinguished contemporary artist renowned for her evocative sculptures and profound explorations of identity. Graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Technology in Fine Arts from Tshwane University of Technology in 2017, she further achieved a Master of Technology in Fine Arts, also with honors, in 2021. Her artistic journey delves into themes of cow metaphors, gender studies, and generational transformation, reflecting a deep engagement with her heritage and societal narratives. Notably, Mash contributed to significant public artworks, including life-size sculptures of Francis Baard and Oliver Tambo, cementing her role in South Africa’s cultural landscape. Her accolades include winning the PPC Imaginarium fashion category in 2019, and she has showcased her work in esteemed exhibitions such as the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London and New York. In 2024, she held her inaugural solo exhibition, “RE GONA,” at Berman Contemporary in Johannesburg. Currently based in Pretoria, Cow Mash continues to captivate audiences with her innovative and thought-provoking creations.

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