by Danielle Olivier | Sep 12, 2018
Simon Back was born in Zimbabwe during an era of political isolation and civil conflict. He studied Fine Art in Cape Town before returning to Zimbabwe to teach in 1987. He currently lives and works in Mauritius. Using variations of ink, wash, acrylic, and collage,...
by Danielle Olivier | Sep 12, 2018
Tatenda Magaisa was born in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, and currently lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is an artist, researcher, and writer who obtained her MAFA in Fine Art from the University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa) in 2016. Magaisa’s...
by Danielle Olivier | Sep 12, 2018
Tawanda Reza was born in Bindura, Zimbabwe and is currently part of Animal Farm studio programme initiated by Admire Kamudzengerere. Drawing inspiration from folk-lore, family and the rural home, Reza’s paintings document memorable experiences and investigate social...
by Danielle Olivier | Sep 12, 2018
Thakor Patel was born in Gujarat, India. In 1980 he moved to Zimbabwe to help his cousin set up a print factory in Harare. There he lived until 2017 before migrating to the United States of America. The influence of print on his work is evidenced by the crisp forms,...
by Danielle Olivier | Sep 12, 2018
Troy Makaza was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he currently resides. He is a graduate of the National Gallery School of Visual Art and Design (NGSVAD), where he studied painting and sculpture. During his time as a student, Makaza set about developing his own visual...