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From the City
Acrylic
68x50cm
R3000-00 |
Fruit Seller
Acrylic
68x50cm
R3000-00
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Born and raised in the
bustling town of
Bulawayo, Kudakwashe Gavi always appeared
very aware of his surroundings, watching, admiring and absorbing
all in his environment. Showing raw talent from an early age,
Kudakwashe was encouraged to portray his interpretation of his
world in the form of art. This sparked an inherent desire within
him to turn this talent into a career.Following his completion
of school in 1999, Kudakwashe went on to study Art at the
Mzilikazi Art and Crafts Centre in
Bulawayo,
Zimbabwe
from 2000 to 2001. During his studies, Kudakwashe was introduced
to many influential artists and art associations. After
completing his course, he was invited to participate in what
turned out to be his first group exhibition - held at the Visual
Artists Association of Bulawayo in 2001, which officially
launched his professional career as an artist.At seeing the
budding potential of this African artist, in January 2002 the
National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe in
Bulawayo
awarded Kudakwashe with a sponsorship, offering him a working
studio, including all the art materials needed for a year. This
bolstered Kudakwashe’s determination to succeed and develop as a
noteworthy artist. He stayed on as a resident artist at the
gallery studios from 2002 to 2004, during which he participated
in a number of local and national exhibitions.
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Afternoon Chat
Acrylic
68x50cm
R3000-00 |
The Gossipers
Acrylic
68x50cm
R3000-00 |
Style & Format
His work is about people especially mamas and experiences of the
past and events that he sees happening in daily life. His
African art draws inspiration from people, and situations around
him; sometimes evolving them into abstract parables. His art
displays use of rich colours and bold images.
Exhibitions
Visual Artist Association of Bulawayo (VAAB) - 2001-2005
Ilanga nya 2002 – Zimbabwe
Planet Arts Studios 2002 – United Kingdom
African Images 2002 – United Kingdom
Private Positions 2003 – Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Mobile Heritage 2003 – Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Cotton Quest 2004 – Zimbabwe
Khululeka “Be Free” 2006 – Zimbabwe
I Notice Nature 2006 – South Africa |
Low Business
Acrylic
50x68cm
R3000-00 |
Mamas at the Market
Acrylic
50x68cm
R3000-00 |
New signature 2008 - Alice art gallery
South African Art Collection Gallery 2008 / 2009 / 2010 – V&A
Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Collections
National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe, in Bulawayo
First Rand Merchant Bank
Planet Arts Studios
Private collections in Zimbabwe, South Africa, United Kingdom,
Germany and Holland |
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