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 for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Female £1,985 inc VATLarge Stone Kneeling Girl Sculpture – Easy Feeling by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Easy Feeling by Vengai Chiwawa, Springstone
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Abstract £1,250 inc VATLarge Stone Figurative Sculpture – Telling a Story by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Telling a Story by Vengai Chiwawa
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Abstract £2,125 inc VATTable Top Stone figurative Sculpture – Ballerina by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Ballerina by Vengai Chiwawa
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Abstract £2,700 inc VATLarge Stone Abstract Sculpture – Story of My Life by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Story of My Life by Vengai Chiwawa, Springstone
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Animals and Birds £2,400 inc VATTabletop Stone Animal Sculpture – Africa’s Pride by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Africa’s Pride by Vengai Chiwawa, Springstone
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Contemporary £3,600 inc VATStone Woman Portrait Sculpture – Elemental Beauty by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Elemental Beauty by Vengai Chiwawa, Springstone
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Animals and Birds £4,500 inc VATLarge Stone Bird Sculpture – Happy New Family by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Happy New Family by Vengai Chiwawa, Opal Stone
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Contemporary £3,600 inc VATLarge Stone Female Face Sculpture – Raw Beauty by Vengai Chiwawa (Unique)
Raw Beauty by Vengai Chiwawa, Stone