Kennedy Musekiwa
BORN:
1962
LIVES:
Marondera region of Zimbabwe
EARLY LIFE:
He was first inspired by his cousin, Victor Mutongwizo, and in 1985 began to work under his guidance
Kennedy has also worked as a welder, carpenter but dedicated himself more and more to creating stone sculptures full of life and expression.
CAREER:
At first, Kennedy worked only on a small scale but as the years went by, he dedicated himself on a full time basis to sculpting, working on exquisite small pieces on which he built himself a reputation. He expanded his creativity and began to carve large pieces, including life-size types.
In his workshop, he mentors many young and upcoming artists in the art of stone sculpturing. One of his former trainees includes Terrence Musiyiwa, the founding member of AVAC Arts. He gained distinction by participating mainly in exhibitions at the National Arts Gallery of Zimbabwe (NAGZ).
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Stone
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Figurative
EXHIBITIONS:
His works have been extensively exhibited in Europe, South Africa, Botswana, Canada and in particular the USA.
Kennedy Musekiwa sculpture and furniture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Family £475 inc VATTabletop Figurative Stone Sculpture – Our New Baby by Kennedy Musekiwa (Unique)
Our New Baby by Kennedy Musekiwa, Springstone
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Contemporary £6,000 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Love Sculpture – Serenading You by Kennedy Musekiwa (Unique)
Serenading You by Kennedy Musekiwa, Springstone
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Abstract £1,200 inc VATTabletop Stone Sculpture – Sharing a Moment by Kennedy Musekiwa (Unique)
Sharing a Moment by Kennedy Musekiwa, Opal Stone