Vengai Chiwawa
BORN:
1975
LIVES:
Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
PARENTS:
Father: Edward Chiwawa, who is a respected first generation Shona sculptor.
EARLY LIFE:
Vengai started carving sculptures when he was 7 and referred to himself as a professional artist by 15.
CAREER:
Vengai has exhibited in numerous exhibitions at The National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe, he also held workshops in Germany in 1999, and has since returned to Europe many times.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Shona Stone
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Vengai explores philosophical themes about the stages of life, and the importance of creating memories. He is deeply influenced by women, because he believes they have such an important role in society, yet he believes more needs to be done to improve their lives and hopes he can help achieve this through his work.
EXHIBITIONS:
The National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe
Vengai Chiwawa sculpture and furniture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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AbstractStory of My Life by Vengai Chiwawa
£2,700 inc VATStory of My Life by Vengai Chiwawa, Springstone
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Animals and BirdsAfrica’s Pride by Vengai Chiwawa
£2,400 inc VATAfrica’s Pride by Vengai Chiwawa, Springstone
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ContemporaryElemental Beauty by Vengai Chiwawa
£3,600 inc VATElemental Beauty by Vengai Chiwawa, Springstone
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Animals and BirdsHappy New Family by Vengai Chiwawa
£4,500 inc VATHappy New Family by Vengai Chiwawa, Opal Stone
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