In addition, the artists, often referred to as Shona sculptors, draw inspiration from their ancestral heritage, dreams, and the natural world.Consequently, each piece reflects a deep connection to the environment and the stories passed down through generations. From the selection of the serpentine ...
"Rabbit art speaks of women's daily lives. It narrates how they live with their children, how they celebrate life, and it also teaches, particularly girls who engage in drug abuse not to abuse drugs," Zibengwa said. Today, artists like Zibengwa are carving their place in the male-domi...
Known as one of the pioneers of found object art in Zimbabwe, Zuze has groomed many artists of the same genre who used his template to create their own identities. He said art in itself is a powerful means of self-expression, as it communicates messages that cannot always be described in...
Artists of Zimbabwe All the artists mentioned below have their works in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Unfortunately, Zimbabwe is currently ruled by the iron-fisted dictatorRobert Mugabeand foreigners are not welcome. Tourism in Zimbabwe is at an all time low. As a...
Dear Art Lovers and Supporters, Zimbabwean artists are facing an unprecedented crisis. The political and economic challenges have plunged many artistic households into extreme poverty. With the arts sector heavily reliant on international buyers and tourists; the current political uncertainty and economic...
Known as one of the pioneers of found object art in Zimbabwe, Zuze has groomed many artists of the same genre who used his template to create their own identities. He said art in itself is a powerful means of self-expression, as it communicates messages that cannot always be described in...
and sculptors. The workshop was successful and attractive to Africans because McEwen did not impose artistic theories on them or their works. Firmly believing that any formal teaching was inappropriate, he set instead an example of energy, enthusiasm, andcriticism, teaching the artists to evaluate ...