Locardia Ndandarika
1st Generation Shona Artist – Zimbabwean, 1945 – 2023
EARLY LIFE:
Locardia Ndandarika began making clay models as a child, using traditional methods.
CAREER:
In 1964 she married Joseph Ndandarika, divorcing him in 1978. During their marriage she learned more about sculpture, and later turned to it full-time. In 1986 she became a member of the Workshop Gallery; she was also invited to work at the Chapungu Sculpture Park
AWARDS:
Locardia is a skilled welder, having received awards for her work with metal. She was a mentor, tutoring many aspiring sculptors.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Stone, metal
EXHIBITIONS:
Locardia Ndandarika has exhibited and held workshops in the United States, the Netherlands, South Africa, and New Zealand since 1997
Locardia Ndandarika sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Contemporary £4,794 inc VATLarge Figurative Sculpture – Tall Lady by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
Tall Lady by Locardia Ndandarika, Springstone
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Contemporary £6,250 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Sculpture – Couple Embraced by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
Couple Embraced by Locardia Ndandarika, Springstone
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Children £7,250 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative People Sculpture – The Family by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
The Family by Locardia Ndandarika, Stone
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Contemporary £6,200 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative People Sculpture – Two Heads Are Better Than One by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
Two Heads Are Better Than One by Locardia Ndandarika, Stone
Unique abstract springstone sculpture that shows two heads and two arms on one torso. The smooth stone faces contrast with a textured lower part giving the impression of fabric.
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Contemporary £1,800 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Male Sculpture – The Proposal by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
The Proposal by Locardia Ndandarika, Sapoline
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Contemporary £4,800 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Love Sculpture – The Family by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
The Family by Locardia Ndandarika, Sapolite
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Abstract £3,600 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Water Sculpture – Protective Mermaid by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
Protective Mermaid by Locardia Ndandarika, Sapoline
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Contemporary £7,200 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Figurative Sculpture – Harvest Festival by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
Harvest Festival by Locardia Ndandarika, Serpentine
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Abstract £3,850 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Natural Sculpture – Leaf Man by Locardia Ndandarika (Unique)
Leaf Man by Locardia Ndandarika, Opaline