Alfred Mutuke
BORN:
March 9, 1985, in Gutu, Masvingo, Zimbabwe,
EARLY LIFE:
Alfred Mutuke was quite young when he discovered he had a passion for sculpting. Â He started by carving wooden cooking tools. Alfred moved to Harare in 2001 to pursue his passion, once he had completed his education at Matizha Primary School and secondary studies at Chikwerengwe Secondary School,
It was in Harare, he met an artist called L. Gonde, who became his mentor and taught him all he knew in stone sculpture, teaching him essential skills such as washing and finishing stones. By the end of 2002, with Gonde’s guidance and inspiration, Alfred began creating his own sculptures. In 2004, he became an acknowledged independent artist in his own right.
Alfred works mainly with hard stones, including Springstone and fruit stone, His sculptures are admired and exhibited worldwide, with pieces being sold in countries such as the USA, Canada, and the UK. Alfred is a member of the Chitungwiza Arts Centre, contributing to Zimbabwe’s vibrant sculptural tradition.
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Alfred Mutuke
As Long as You Love Me by Alfred Mutuke
£4,500 inc VATAs Long as You Love Me by Alfred Mutuke, Springstone,
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Alfred Mutuke
A Woman’s Strength by Alfred Mutuke
£600 inc VATA Woman’s Strength by Alfred Mutuke, Opal Stone
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Alfred Mutuke
We Belong Together by Alfred Mutuke
£600 inc VATWe Belong Together by Alfred Mutuke, Opal Stone
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Alfred Mutuke
Motherly Love by Alfred Mutuke
Original price was: £600.£300Current price is: £300. inc VATMotherly Love by Alfred Mutuke, Springstone
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Abstract
Together in Harmony by Alfred Mutuke
£960 inc VATTogether in Harmony by Alfred Mutuke, Stone
Unique Shona stone sculpture of two birds with their necks entwined