Taurai Mupaso
Born
Taurai Mupaso is a Zimbabwean sculptor, born on August 3, 1978.
Early Life
He began sculpting while still in school under the guidance of Kennedy Phiri and Creto Simon.
Career
After a brief period of industrial work, he returned to his artistic practice in 2000, he rejoined the sculpting world, joining the Chitungwiza Arts Centre in the process. His work has earned recognition from the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe. He is a father of two and balances his artistic career with interests in snooker and football.
Materials
He primarily works with locally sourced Springstone, often combining raw, natural surfaces with polished or textured finishes.
Style & Subject
Taurai is known for abstract and figurative sculpture, with a strong focus on owl figures, earning himself the nickname “Owl-man.” His work reinterprets owls as charming creatures, sculpting them to invoke sympathy by transforming them into whimsical, friendly, and almost comical characters. Owls are often feared in African traditions, being associated with witchcraft and as harbingers of evil and death. Through his approach to sculpting them in such a way, he seeks to challenge and change negative perceptions of these birds.
Taurai Mupaso sculptures for sale from The Sculpture Park are detailed below:
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Animals and Birds £4,995 inc VATLarge Stone Owls Sculpture – Apple Of Me Eye by Taurai Mupaso (Unique)
Apple Of Me Eye by Taurai Mupaso, Opal Stone