Fannie Mupanga
BORN:
Fannie Mupanga was born in Zimbabwe.
EARLY LIFE:
He grew up in Zimbabwe, where the rich tradition of Shona stone sculpture is deeply embedded in the culture. This environment fostered an early appreciation for carving and storytelling through form.
LIVES:
Fannie is originally from Zimbabwe and is associated with the wider community of Shona sculptors.
CAREER:
Fannie is a Shona sculptor, working within the long-established traditions of Zimbabwean stone carving. Their practice reflects the continuation of techniques and themes passed down through generations, while contributing a personal interpretation to the movement.
MATERIALS:
Fannie primarily works using traditional stone carving techniques, with materials such as springstone and opal stone, both valued for their durability and ability to achieve smooth, polished finishes.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
His sculptures often explore themes of love, unity, and family connection. Giraffes are a central and recurring subject in their work, frequently used symbolically to express relationships, harmony, and emotional bonds.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
Fannie’s work forms part of the broader Shona sculpture tradition and has been appreciated by collectors for its thematic consistency and skilled craftsmanship, particularly in the depiction of stylised animal forms.
Fannie Mupanga art for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Animals and Birds £4,800 inc VATLarge Shona Stone Giraffe Couple Sculpture – Staying Attached by Fannie Mupanga (unique)
Staying Attached by Fannie Mupanga, Opal Stone
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Animals and Birds £6,000 inc VATLarge Stone Animal Sculpture – Kissing Giraffes by Fannie Mupanja (Unique)
Kissing Giraffes by Fannie Mupanja, Opal Stone
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All Sculpture £3,600 inc VATLarge Stone Animal Sculpture – Kissing Giraffes by Fannie Mupanga (Unique)
Kissing Giraffes by Fannie Mupanga, Springstone
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Animals and Birds £6,000 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Giraffe Sculpture – Entwined by Fannie Mupanga (Unique)
Entwined by Fannie Mupanga, Springstone
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Animals and Birds £4,800 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Giraffe Sculpture – Mother’s Care by Fannie Mupanga (Unique)
Mother’s Care by Fannie Mupanga, Springstone
Unique Springstone sculpture of a mother giraffe and her calf.