Now that we are all back to work after the public holiday, we can all say a final goodbye to the greatest leader this country has ever seen, Nelson Mandela.
Our beloved Madiba was finally laid to rest on Sunday. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.
It seems to be the fate of great men to see their dreams unfulfilled. nelson Mandela was born into a country divided, one which he tried to bring together. It was a truly noble dream. A dream that he would see fullfilled and then come apart before his very eyes, but it seems that the last breath of this great man has once again brought this dream to light.
Madiba has had an impact on all of our lives, in one way or another. And I believe that only you truly know what he means to you, it is hard to explain. For me he was the freedom to be who I am and love who I love without the fear of being judged, but most of all, he was the epitome of forgiveness. If nothing else, I believe we should take that lesson with us; it doesn't matter what happened in the past, if you are willing to love and to forgive, you can move mountains.
"Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he conciders to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for eternity." - Nelson Mandela
Rest in peace Madiba.
The only thing we have left to say is:
Hamba kakhuhle Tata
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Frog
Todays featured sculpture
Frog by Fungai Mwarowa
Weight: 4kg
Genre: Animals
Stone type: Lepidolite
Sculptor Information
Fungai Mwarowa was born in 1964 and has been sculpting since the mid eighties. Initially he began as an assistant to Joram Mariga and from 1988 he pursued his own work. Encouraged by Mariga to work from harder varieties of stone, Mwarowa sculpts from Leopard Rock and Lepidolite.
The inspirations for his pieces, which usually take a week or more to complete, come from traditional Shona beliefs. In some work, however, Mwarowa tries to incorporate ideas from Western culture. For example, of his piece, Monkey (1994 Springstone) he says, “Traditionally, we have always lived in round huts, not straight houses like that in Western culture. We have always had this shape in our country, but I was trying to put Western shape in this piece”.
For the future: “I want to be a leading sculptor… Mr. Mariga taught me about the hard stone. I like his work because he is the one who inspires people to try their talents”.
Frog by Fungai Mwarowa
Weight: 4kg
Genre: Animals
Stone type: Lepidolite
Sculptor Information
Fungai Mwarowa was born in 1964 and has been sculpting since the mid eighties. Initially he began as an assistant to Joram Mariga and from 1988 he pursued his own work. Encouraged by Mariga to work from harder varieties of stone, Mwarowa sculpts from Leopard Rock and Lepidolite.
The inspirations for his pieces, which usually take a week or more to complete, come from traditional Shona beliefs. In some work, however, Mwarowa tries to incorporate ideas from Western culture. For example, of his piece, Monkey (1994 Springstone) he says, “Traditionally, we have always lived in round huts, not straight houses like that in Western culture. We have always had this shape in our country, but I was trying to put Western shape in this piece”.
For the future: “I want to be a leading sculptor… Mr. Mariga taught me about the hard stone. I like his work because he is the one who inspires people to try their talents”.
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
We made a big sale of seven yesterday and have to say goodbye to our beautiful sculptures. They will be in a beautiful home and garden. Here they are:
Name: Kneeling
Artist: Daniel Baradza
Stone: Springstone
Name: Watching
Artist: Bevan Katutwa
Stone: Springstone
Name: Sleeping Beauty
Artist: Gregory Mutasa
Stone: Springstone
Name: Mother and Child playing
Artist: Cassion Munhumdarima
Stone: Springstone
Name: African Queen
Artist: Lovemore Bonjisi
Stone: Springstone
Name: Rainbird
Artist: Hillary Nkanjo
Stone: Springstone
Name: Resting Bird
Artist: Bevin Chikodzi
Stone: Opaline
Name: Kneeling
Artist: Daniel Baradza
Stone: Springstone
Name: Watching
Artist: Bevan Katutwa
Stone: Springstone
Name: Sleeping Beauty
Artist: Gregory Mutasa
Stone: Springstone
Name: Mother and Child playing
Artist: Cassion Munhumdarima
Stone: Springstone
Name: African Queen
Artist: Lovemore Bonjisi
Stone: Springstone
Name: Rainbird
Artist: Hillary Nkanjo
Stone: Springstone
Name: Resting Bird
Artist: Bevin Chikodzi
Stone: Opaline
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Stone type: Dolomite
DOLOMITE:
Dolomite or Magnesian limestone, consists mostly of the
mineral Dolomite.
Most Dolomites are
secondary rocks,
probably formed when water, containing magnesium, seeped
through layers of limestone,
replacing the calcite with dolomite. Recrystallization probably destroyed most of
the fossils.
The texture of Dolomite is very variable and the beds are
often thick and highly jointed.
This
white, cream or grey rock weathers to brown or pink.
Fish Eagles Catch
Todays featured sculpture
Fish Eagles Catch by Euwitt Nyanhongo
Ref no: 299
Weight: 45kg
Genre: Birds
Stone type: Springstone
Sculptor Information
Fish Eagles Catch by Euwitt Nyanhongo
Ref no: 299
Weight: 45kg
Genre: Birds
Stone type: Springstone
Sculptor Information
Euwitt Nyanhongo was born in 1973 in
the Nyanga district of Zimbabwe. Euwitt is one of the sons of Veteran
Zimbabwean sculptor, Claud Nyanhongo. He has a brother called Gedion
and a sister called Agnes, both of whom are also very prominent
sculptors.
Born into an artistic family, Euwitt began sculpting at an early age. During school holidays he often assisted his father in finishing off pieces. At school he excelled in art. Under the guidance of Claud, Gedion and Agnes, Euwitt began sculpting full time in 1993. He is the family’s youngest upcoming artist.
Euwitt prefers to work from the hard Springstone and Nyanga Serpentine found in the area where he was raised. He believes that his inspiration is derived from the Nyanga mountains and it is these ‘’spiritual rocks’’ that provide him with vision – so he often spends time working in the mountains.
His work portrays his human affinity with nature, animals, spirits and mythological beliefs of the Shona Tribe. In the last two years, Euwitt has created some larger pieces of sculpture in addition to his small to medium sculptures. He has gained much recognition and has been invited to join an annual residency sculptor programme for young upcoming sculptors.
Born into an artistic family, Euwitt began sculpting at an early age. During school holidays he often assisted his father in finishing off pieces. At school he excelled in art. Under the guidance of Claud, Gedion and Agnes, Euwitt began sculpting full time in 1993. He is the family’s youngest upcoming artist.
Euwitt prefers to work from the hard Springstone and Nyanga Serpentine found in the area where he was raised. He believes that his inspiration is derived from the Nyanga mountains and it is these ‘’spiritual rocks’’ that provide him with vision – so he often spends time working in the mountains.
His work portrays his human affinity with nature, animals, spirits and mythological beliefs of the Shona Tribe. In the last two years, Euwitt has created some larger pieces of sculpture in addition to his small to medium sculptures. He has gained much recognition and has been invited to join an annual residency sculptor programme for young upcoming sculptors.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Leaning
Todays featured sculpture
Leaning by Mike Sullyari
Ref no: 1903
Weight: 17kg
Genre: Abstract
Stone Type: Springstone
Sculptor Information
We apologise, the artist has not furnished us with a biography.
Leaning by Mike Sullyari
Ref no: 1903
Weight: 17kg
Genre: Abstract
Stone Type: Springstone
Sculptor Information
We apologise, the artist has not furnished us with a biography.
Friday, 8 November 2013
Protected By Bird Spirit
Todays featured sculpture
Large Thinking by Mike Sullyari
Ref no: 1562
Weight: 89kg
Genre: Spiritual
Stone Type: Opaline
Sculptor Information
Large Thinking by Mike Sullyari
Ref no: 1562
Weight: 89kg
Genre: Spiritual
Stone Type: Opaline
Sculptor Information
Obert Mukumbi was born on the 11th of
January 1974 in Mashonaland central Bindura Indengu Village. He grew up
and attended school in the same area.
Soon after school Obert came to Harare where he joined his brother Kennedy Musekina who was a well-known artist. He natured Obert from the basics up to where Obert stated mastering his own stone sculptures.
Obert went to different schools for him to gain much more experience in stone sculpting. Young Africa, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Badzimba and Chikumbamarara School of art.
Obert’s work concentrates on things that he archived on day-by-day life. Working on hard stones such as Springstone, Opal, Cobalt, Fruit Serpentine, etc.
Exhibits: Holland, Venezuela, USA, Portland. He wishes many more years to exhibit quality work.
Soon after school Obert came to Harare where he joined his brother Kennedy Musekina who was a well-known artist. He natured Obert from the basics up to where Obert stated mastering his own stone sculptures.
Obert went to different schools for him to gain much more experience in stone sculpting. Young Africa, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Badzimba and Chikumbamarara School of art.
Obert’s work concentrates on things that he archived on day-by-day life. Working on hard stones such as Springstone, Opal, Cobalt, Fruit Serpentine, etc.
Exhibits: Holland, Venezuela, USA, Portland. He wishes many more years to exhibit quality work.
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