Loving my Curls by David White, Opal Stone, Unique, 120cm high, 80cm wide, 69cm deep, Hair, Black, Abstract, Female sculpture

This piece is a striking, larger-scale Shona sculpture by Zimbabwean artist David White, celebrated for his distinctive portrayal of women’s hairstyles. This unique piece captures the essence of femininity through an abstract representation of a woman’s head adorned with voluminous, spiraling curls.

The piece features the bust of a woman. Her eyes closed and face relaxed as if caught in a moment of reflection or contentment. Her hair takes up the main focus of the piece. Tall, white curls rise above and out of the figures head. Each one looping around to into a small spiral, adding volume to her hair. The white of the Springstone allows her hair to stand out as the main focal point.

David White’s sculptures often focus on the beauty and elegance of women’s hairstyles. Using them as a central motif to explore themes of identity, beauty, and self-expression. In Loving my Curls, the exaggerated, swirling curls serve as a metaphor for the subject’s inner strength and confidence. The piece celebrating the natural beauty and individuality of the woman depicted.

The sculpture’s substantial size and the dynamic form of the curls make it a captivating focal point, suitable for both indoor and garden settings.