Constitutional Court Logo

CCAC #: 0447
Artwork title: Constitutional Court Logo
Artist(s): Carolyn Parton
Year made: 1995
Artwork type: Sculpture or object
Medium: Brass panels on a brass backing sheet
Dimensions (mm): 610 x 605
Source: Produced by Department of Public Works
Year acquired: 1996
Installation type: Integrated artwork
Location area: On public display
Signage:

The court logo speaks to the founding principle of the Constitutional Court – “justice under a tree”. It has 11 tree branches and 11 figures of white and black, representing diversity and unity in South Africa, as well as the 11 judges of the Constitutional Court.

Themes: Justice under a tree

CCAC 430658

Photographer: Ben Law-Viljoen
Photo copyright: CCT

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