Tinei Mashaya
BORN:
He was born in Nyanga Zimbabwe on 8th February 1978
EDUCATION:
Tinei owes much of his training and encouragement to his brother, Passmore Mashaya, and to Euwitt Nyanhongo, who are renowned artists in their own rights.
and was educated at Mazarura Primary and Secondary schools. During his childhood he discovered his natural artistic gifts while drawing scenery and wildlife and chose the life of a stone sculptor in 1992.
CAREER:
Tinei creates some of the most cutting-edge Shona sculptures to emerge from the southern African country in the past decade.
Mashaya’s work derives from real memories, events, and experiences and embraces the aesthetic endowments of African flora and fauna.
Today, he is regarded as a beacon of a new breed of enterprising artists and
EXHIBITIONS:
Tinei holds one-man exhibitions in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Holland.
Tinei Mashaya sculpture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Contemporary
In Prayer by Tinei Mashaya
£4,800 inc VATIn Prayer by Tinei Mashaya, Stone
Shona sculpture depicting a woman with her hands to the sky in prayer. Black and grey sculpture with rocks at the base.
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Contemporary
Swing to the Music by Tinei Mashaya
£21,600 inc VATSwing to the Music by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Animals and Birds
Let Your Light Shine by Tinei Mashaya
£2,400 inc VATLet Your Light Shine by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Contemporary
Giving a Lesson by Tinei Mashaya
£1,500 inc VATGiving a Lesson by Tinei Mashaya, Opal Stone
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Contemporary
A Woman’s Strength by Tinei Mashaya
£1,500 inc VATA Woman’s Strength by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Animals and Birds
Happy Together by Tinei Mashaya
£4,800 inc VATHappy Together by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Abstract
Morning Stretch by Tinei Mashaya
£8,640 inc VATMorning Stretch by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Contemporary
Dancing in the Wind by Tinei Mashaya
£4,200 inc VATDancing in the Wind by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Children
See my Newborn by Tinei Mashaya
£5,400 inc VATSee my Newborn by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Children
Supporting My Family by Tinei Mashaya
£7,200 inc VATSupporting My Family by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone
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Figurative
In Deep Thought by Tinei Mashaya
£1,200 inc VATIn Deep Thought by Tinei Mashaya, Opal Stone
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Animals and Birds
Secretary Bird by Tinei Mashaya
£7,560 inc VATSecretary Bird by Tinei Mashaya, Stone
Springstone sculpture of a secretary bird. Grey with a darker eye and wing detail.
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Abstract
Looking into the Future by Tinei Mashaya
£1,440 inc VATLooking into the Future by Tinei Mashaya, Opalstone
Unique, signed, Opal stone sculpture of the side of a smooth face and shoulder, contrasting with the rough edge of the stone which is still visible.
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Abstract
Stressing a Point by Tinei Mashaya
£540 inc VATStressing a Point by Tinei Mashaya, Stone , Serpentine
Unique green and brown coloured Serpentine stone sculpture of an abstract head and torso. The body and face are polished smooth while the hair has a rough texture.
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Abstract
Unite by Tinei Mashaya
£7,200 inc VATUnite by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique, signed, Springstone sculpture of a female figure. The woman is sitting with her legs crossed and her hands clasped together in front of her. She has a calm expression.
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Female
The Origin of Beauty by Tinei Mashaya
£5,688 inc VATThe Origin of Beauty by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique Springstone sculpture of the head of a woman with a long neck which is tilted, flowing hair and a serene expression.
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Abstract
Sisters in Harmony by Tinei Mashaya
£6,900 inc VATSisters in Harmony by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique signed Springstone sculpture of three female heads on very long necks.
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Children
Family Harmony by Tinei Mashaya
£12,960 inc VATFamily Harmony by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique, signed, Springstone sculpture of three figures. They stand together like a totem pole. The stone is a dark grey colour.
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Abstract
Caring Sisters by Tinei Mashaya
£5,760 inc VATCaring Sisters by Tinei Mashaya, Springstone , Stone
Unique abstract Springstone sculpture. The faces of two women are carved into the dark grey stone.