Mutual Feeling by Victor Matafi, Unique, Springstone, 74cm high, 30cm wide, 22cm deep
Unique abstract Zimbabwean Springstone sculpture.
Mutual Feeling by Victor Matafi is part of the Spirit in Stone Exhibition
Spirit in Stone
Zimbabwean Sculpture Exhibition
Presented by The Sculpture Park
Churt, GU10 2LB
Summer 2025
- Affordable and investment stone artwork
• Proceeds support the Sanganai Sculpture Academy in Zimbabwe
• Live sculpting on-site from resident artist Biggie Chikodzi
• Hundreds of beautiful traditional and contemporary Shona sculptures on display
These are not just sculptures, they are stories of survival and spirit, carved under the harsh sun of rural Zimbabwe. Over sixty, predominantly female artists create in extreme conditions, without shade or clean water. Spirit in Stone honours their resilience. Proceeds support clean water and shaded workspaces at Sanganai Art Centre.
The Artist
Born in 1983, Victor Matafi grew up in Zviyambe area of Hwedza district Zimbabwe which is his current country of residence. He is married and has one son.
After school he started work farming with his parents before joining his brothers carving stone sculptures. Initially sharing ideas with his brothers, Washington Matafi and Elvis Mamvura, Victor developed his own style.
He works in Opal, White and Springstone. His work is exhibited in Canada, Holland, Austria, USA, Germany and England.
