Misheck Makaza
Born
Misheck Makaza was born in 1977 in Guruve, northern Zimbabwe.
Early Life
He is from the Shona tribe and was the sixth child in a family of seven. He completed his primary education in Guruve before beginning secondary education in Negomo in 1995, where he achieved five O Levels.
Career
After finishing school, he joined his brother Tinashe at Chapungu Sculpture Park, where Tinashe was undertaking a residency programme. Misheck initially worked as his assistant before beginning to create his own sculptures, which were soon purchased by visitors and collectors. Following his brother’s passing in July 2002, Misheck continued working full-time as a sculptor in his honour.
Materials
He works within the Zimbabwean Shona sculptural tradition, primarily carving stone.
Style & Subject
His work is inspired by the natural world, particularly mountains, clouds, and flowers. His sculptures often reflect flowing organic forms influenced by the landscape around him.
Misheck Makaza sculptures are available from the sculpture park.
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Contemporary £1,200 inc VATTabletop Stone Figurative Sculpture – Humble II (small) by Misheck Makaza (Unique)
Humble II (small) by Misheck Makaza, Opal
Unique Shona sculpture of a abstract figure in a humble pose with their hands on their lap. Made from Opal stone.
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Abstract £9,600 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative People Sculpture – Humble by Misheck Makaza (Unique)
Humble by Misheck Makaza, Stone