Where creativity meets conservation
Rhinos, Rocks and Daisies is more than a name — it’s a story of resilience, creativity, and hope. Based in the rural communities of Louieville and Sheba in Mpumalanga, we work with talented young local artists who turn their passion for wildlife and art into breathtaking Raku sculptures and expressive sketches.
Under the guidance of renowned Raku artist Gustav Engelbrecht, these artists are not only developing rare artistic skills — they’re helping protect one of South Africa’s most vulnerable species: the Rhino.
Every artwork is one-of-a-kind. Every sale directly supports the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary
and helps uplift families and communities affected by poverty and unemployment.
Together, we are shaping futures, one piece of art at a time.
At Rhinos, Rocks and Daisies, every piece of art carries a story — a story of passion, perseverance, and hope for a better future. Our artists are young, gifted individuals from the Louieville and Sheba communities in Mpumalanga. Guided by master Raku artist Gustav Engelbrecht, they transform raw earth and simple sketches into powerful, meaningful art.
Each artist brings their own journey and unique voice to their work, with a shared mission:
to protect our precious wildlife and uplift their communities.
Discover the people behind the pieces
A passionate Raku artist with over 35 years of experience, Gustav has dedicated his life to both his art and his community. After years of exhibiting and teaching in South Africa and abroad, Gustav returned to Mpumalanga to combine his love of wildlife with community upliftment. Through Rhinos, Rocks and Daisies, he entors young artists in the ancient art of Raku and sketch work, empowering them to use their creativity to support rhino conservation and build better futures for themselves.
"Raku means ‘pleasure and enjoyment’ — and for me, it’s aout creating beauty with purpose, and helping others do the same."
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At the heart of Rhinos, Rocks and Daisies is a mission bigger than art — it’s about protecting one of South Africa’s most endangered species. We are proud to partner with Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, the world’s largest rhino orphanage and sanctuary.
This incredible organisation rescues, rehabilitates, and releases orphaned and injured rhinos whose mothers have fallen victim to poaching. Beyond rhino protection, they are deeply committed to conservation education and community upliftment in Mpumalanga.
When you purchase a piece of art from our collection, you’re not only supporting a local artist — you’re giving an orphaned rhino a second chance at life.
Raku is an ancient Japanese pottery technique that means ‘pleasure and enjoyment’ — and for our artists, it’s exactly that. Every sculpture begins with clay harvested from the earth, shaped by hand, and carefully dried.
Once ready, each piece is glazed and fired in an open flame kiln at extremely high temperatures.