David White
BORN:
David White was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
EARLY LIFE:
David grew up in a family of artists with diverse talents, one of his brothers is a guitarist in a popular group. He attended Gunguwo Primary School in his rural home in Chiweshe, in the northeastern part of the country, an area rich in serpentine stone. At the age of ten, he was introduced to stone sculpture by local artists and immediately decided to pursue it as a lifelong career. Recognizing his talent, John Nyakusengwa brought him to Harare, Glenview, to work as an assistant, where David gained exposure to a wider artistic environment. He later studied under Sam Kuvhenguhwa, whose mentorship helped shape David into the accomplished artist he is today. Over time, David developed his own style, focusing on sculpting human heads, with particular attention to hairstyles. The curls and textures in his sculptures express extraordinary femininity, which has become his signature.
LIVES:
He is based in Zimbabwe.
CAREER:
David White is a sculptor whose work celebrates the human form, with a specialization in detailed and expressive depictions of hair and facial features. His career has been defined by a strong foundation in traditional stone sculpting techniques combined with his personal artistic vision.
MATERIALS:
David primarily works with serpentine stone, utilizing its natural qualities to enhance texture and form in his sculptures.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
His work focuses on the human head, especially female portraits, with an emphasis on hairstyle and intricate hair curls. These details highlight femininity and character, making his pieces instantly recognizable.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
David’s sculptures have gained recognition both locally and internationally, with collectors drawn to his distinctive style and masterful stonework.
David White art for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Contemporary £13,200 inc VATMonumental Figurative Stone Sculpture – Woman of Authority by David White (Unique)
Woman of Authority by David White, Springstone & Inlays Red Jasper & Leopidolite & Avocado & Dolomite
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Contemporary £14,400 inc VATMonumental Figurative Stone Sculpture – Proud of my looks by David White (Unique)
Proud of my looks by David White, Springstone
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Contemporary £12,000 inc VATMonumental Figurative Stone Sculpture – African Queen by David White (Unique)
African Queen by David White, Springstone
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Abstract £5,400 inc VATLarge Figurative Female Bust Stone Sculpture – Loving my Curls by David White (Unique)
Loving my Curls by David White, Opal Stone
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Abstract £5,500 inc VATLarge Stone Female Bust Sculpture – Queen of Beauty by David White (Unique)
Queen of Beauty by David White, Opal Stone