Flower Abstract

Today's Featured Sculpture

Flower Abstract by Ignatius Zhuwakiyi

 

Ref No: 717

Title: Flower Abstract

Sculptor: Ignatius Zhuwakiyi

Medium: Opaline

Dimentions: 57x42x37

Weight: 38Kgs

Sculptor Information 

Ignatius Zhuwakiyi was born in Harare. He was the fourth born in a family of two boys and two girls. He is now married and has one son.

Ignatius grew up in St. Mary’s Township and went to school at Zengeza Primary School. He did his secondary education at Zengeza Two High Secondary School, but left when he reached the second form.

He started carving when he met Locardia Ndandarika at her home. He used to help her at every possible opportunity and especially at the weekends.

In 1989 at Chapungu he met other artists, and with the encouragement and guidance from them, Ignatius learnt a few tricks and tactics required when creating sculpture. Amongst these artists were Godfrey Manchinjili, Vitalis Muchenje and Axilia Tatisa.

In 1990, a group exhibition was organised called The Young Generation at the John Boeing Galleries. Ignatius exhibited some of his works and was rewarded with a B.A.T. Certificate as a result thereof.

Ignatius Zhuwakiyi is now a full time artist and enjoys sculpting torsos.

During his spare time he likes to listen to the radio, reading and going to church. He also enjoys visiting the other well-known artists like Ndandarika and Ronnie Dongo where they share their ideas of art.