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week 35 of 2019
COCKEREL by Arthur Azevedo
A Metal sculpture of a cockerel, with well flourished, vigorous plumage. Each sheet of metal presents the muscular element of the bird’s anatomy. The comb emerges as a crown.
COCKEREL by Arthur Azevedo
A Metal sculpture of a cockerel, with well flourished, vigorous plumage. Each sheet of metal presents the muscular element of the bird’s anatomy. The comb emerges as a crown.
THE MERCIFUL SERVANT by Zebedee
ChikoworeVillage idyll in a triptych. A representation of how good deeds guarantee paradise.
THE RESURRECTION OF OSIRIS by Antony Howarth
A three columned base rises distinctly to accentuate a right curving breast interceding outward curved wings all below forward facing head.
AOTW- CAVE HOUSE by Thomas Mukarobgwa
In a convocation of colour defines a terrain that is mountainous; in the far sight, there is a cloudy pillar of blue at centre supported by two hillock to either side that are calm greens that frame a dawn like glowing red that pulls the eye as key patches form an absorbing section
The Dance By Kingsley Sambo
A dance floor features a menagerie of dancers glide through the scene. Diagonal and vertical lines form the inorganic while the band of musicians in the stands
Pit of Fools By Lindy Cripps
From behind a curtain, the harlequin emerges leering down at a quartet of spectators. Their demi-sepulchral forms are engrossed in the exploits on stage left;
Proud Woman By Phineas Kamangira
A buoyant face with smooth inward flowing ridges that slope down to a smiling lip creates gradation to an oval head elongated at both ends and somewhat
Making History By Samkhele Mhlaba
The voluminous top is blue and radiant, shaped in a batwing manner, suggestive of levitation and embodying the sky. The base is steady and in contrast the
Bust of Charles Mungoshi By Michael Mugabazi
A representation of a man with his chin raised slightly upward; embodying introspection and focus. Smooth textures achieved by stippling, with a lighter tone
Untouchables By Semina Mpofu
An orb with spiky projectiles, mass suspended in space as the sphere represents a dynamism that is to be untouched. A paradox wherein movement is to be made
Warrior By Paddy Webster
The warrior stands his ground; gazing into the distance with a look of determination, his tunic with a motif of vines and flowers is a gentle contrast to the dark column
Portrait of Oliver Mtukudzi By Thandazani Ndlovu
A monochromatic study of a head, value serving as the focal emphatic point as shadow and light breakeven; the result being form. Texture is broad in the organic
Witchcraft By Theresa Mungure
One-Hundred and Nineteen figures strewn about a sequential narrative focused on the banalities of life subverted by the occult; an unbridled analysis of the evil within
Bread and Butter Issues By Victor Nyakauru
Buck, Overfed By Bernard Manyandure
An antelope seated, front legs elongated when compared to the truncated hind legs. The mass of the beast is evident upon first look, the curvature of the medium
AIDS WALL By Various Artists
Where is my Head By John Takawira
Stuck between Truths and Beliefs, the figure stands truncated, with a sense of consciousness as an arm searches and scours for where the head used to be. The medium is impeccably sculpted and line differentiates the two different textures in the piece, a rough stipple being present in the figure’s hair. The piece is
War Bird By Helen Lieros
Blended colour and forms in a dreamlike state, the titular bird burns furiously at right as a phoenix does; evocative of revolution and how it cannot be easily thwarted.
Still Life By John Hlatywayo
A bold colour palette. At centre a bowl with three fruits at far right a pedicel is most pronounced. Dark blue notes imbricated from the khakhi- green patch that is rife
Black Sunlight By Dana Whabira
What escapes zero volume and infinite density when all implodes to oblivion? The inverse reality generates a blankness beyond measure, alas escapable in its