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| Artist Information |
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| Artist: |
Musekiwa, Kennedy |
| Birth Place: |
Marondera, Zimbabwe |
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| Bith Date: |
5/29/1962 |
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Biography:
Kennedy Musekiwa was born on May 29, 1962 in the Marondera region, a high plateau bordering the eastern mountain range of Zimbabwe. He was first inspired by toy making and began his work in 1985 under the tutelage of his cousin Victor Mtongwizo. Later, Kennedy was influenced by first generation elder sculptor Joseph Ndandarika, a world acclaimed master sculptor.
At first, Kennedy worked on a small scale, but as years passed he dedicated himself full time to stone sculpture, working on exquisite small pieces of which he built a reputation. He expanded his creativity to sculpt what most have described as "breathtaking" larger pieces. His work is inspired by his own imagination, his environment, experiences and mood at the time. It has been often described as "varying from traditional spirit themes" to "eloquently following the natural shape of the raw rock" from which he draws the form.
His works have been extensively exhibited for many years in Europe, South Africa, Botswana, Canada and in particular the United States - Los Angeles Museum Of Natural History, San Diego Natural History Museum and Spirits In Stone Galleries, and Arti-Gras 2003 in Jupiter Florida.
As the most successfull international acclaimed artist of the third generation of sculptors, Kennedy has recently founded a carving cooperative in which he tutors and encourages over twenty young artists every day.
Internationally renowned for his magnificent masterpieces, Kennedy, captures the beauty of African heritage and transforms African stone into individual art forms that tell a story. He is now considered a master sculptor and has been highly recognized by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe for both his personal and artistic contributions and his effort to promote young artists.
Many of Kennedy's earlier works are featured in the book Spirits In Stones/The New Face Of African Art by Laura Anthony Ponter.
In addition to carving, Kennedy Musekiwa is a competent carpenter and welder. He fashions his own carving tools from metal. He uses chisels made from discarded truck springs and hammers from scavenged auto engine parts. Kennedy prides himself on being both creative and resourceful. One of the new products he is bringing out is beautiful candles which symbolize human beings.
Kennedy is married to Sarah Musungate and has five children.
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Sculptures created by this artist:
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| Name: Resting Old |
| Artist: Musekiwa, Kennedy |
| Price: $2,800 |
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| Name: Love Birds |
| Artist: Musekiwa, Kennedy |
| Price: $2,875 |
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| Name: Feeling Guilt |
| Artist: Musekiwa, Kennedy |
| Price: $950 |
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