The public artwork titled Happy Head is a 230m2 four-sided mural installed on the rooftop of newly renovated residential development The House that Stanley Built adjacent to the trendy 44 Stanley Avenue precinct.

Visible from 360 degrees out to surrounding areas, Happy head functions both as a bold, memorable landmark visible from kilometres away, as well as to subtlety reinforce the anthropomorphic ‘House-that-Stanley-built’ concept by personalising the building, creating a sense of fun and humour instantly accessible to the target demographic. The stark character of the building itself provides a strong contrast with the smiley face character, to further drive both the humour and the element of surprise.

Happy head
Public art commission at The House that Stanley built
37 Stanley Avenue, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg
Design and concept by Michael MacGarry
Installed by SJ Artists