Singi Chihota
BORN:
1975
LIVES:
Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
PARENTS:
His Father Luke was a basket weaver and stone sculptor.
EARLY LIFE:
His father became his mentor and he began carving at the age of 12.
EDUCATION:
Singi joined the Tengenenge Art Colony in 1989, and by 1996 he was mentoring young artists.
CAREER:
2009 Artist in residence for Zim art in Singi, which gave him the opportunity to represent himself outside of Zimbabwe
AWARDS:
He was awarded a highly recommended certificate by The National Gallery of Zimbabwe and in 2000 one of his pieces of was chosen to be permanently exhibited at Harare Airport.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Serpentine stone
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Human family, the spirit world and nature.
EXHIBITIONS:
Mobil Anglo-American Zimbabwe Heritage Exhibition
The Museum of Fine Arts in San Diego
Singi Chihota sculpture and furniture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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AbstractMother’s Pride by Singi Chihota
£1,440 inc VATMother’s Pride by Singi Chihota, Avocado Stone
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AbstractBlooming Flower by Singi Chihota
£1,440 inc VATBlooming Flower by Singi Chihota, Leopard Stone