Category Archives: theatre

Take Note! Look! Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF) 2025

Posted on October 8, 2025 by wineandwilddogs

Cheuka is a Shona word that refers to the observation or noticing of both tangible and intangible things that surround us. Look; the act of noticing, noting, remarking, or observing; observation by the senses or intellect; cognizance; Cheuka Harare Art … Continue reading →

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Of Art and Emigrants, of Creativity and Immigrants; Zimbabwe to the World, at home, and in the Diaspora…

Posted on January 3, 2025 by wineandwilddogs

Of Art – writing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, film, photography, theatre and music; Of Emigrants and Immigrants…Zimbabwe to the World, at home, and in the Diaspora.. #allthingsconnected is my mantra … it’s the tail end of 2024 and the beginnings … Continue reading →

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Helen Lieros, my mentor and master artist: A Practice Underpinned by Persistence and Perseverance;

Posted on December 9, 2024 by wineandwilddogs

Read on- a wonderful article and great memories of Helen Lieros- here is “Sacrificial Goat, mixed media, by Helen – a formidable yet truly accessible artist- a legend indeed- by Tandazani Dhlakama… The late Helen Lieros occupied herself with advancing … Continue reading →

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Art Interview Kelli Barker; Bodies, Make Up, Art Fitness Health and Ethics in Zimbabwe

Posted on May 27, 2023 by wineandwilddogs

youtube.com/watch Listen to Proudly Zimbabwean make up artist Kelli Barker in a thoughtful and well informed interview, with Farai of  Story Untold Zimbabwe, ahead of our art exhibition “Burnt Offerings, Re-Invention, Taking Flight” Kelli’s relationship with her fellow creatives and … Continue reading →

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Winged Victory; Beyond Beyoncé

Posted on July 26, 2021 by wineandwilddogs

My work on Nike, the winged Greek goddess of Victory- Constantly sketching and musing over the power of this image…. here I am working on canvas with my own handmade mopani hardwood charcoal …. Nike, who is celebrated in the … Continue reading →

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Balance for Better: Art, re-designing the Woman’s Space….

Posted on April 5, 2019 by wineandwilddogs

“Balance for Better: Redesigning the Woman’s Space” opened at the Zimbabwe National Gallery last night. I was thrilled to be able to attend;“Thank you National Gallery of Zimbabwe and team for a tight and well-curated art #exhibition , thought-provoking dance and theatre, stimulating company- … Continue reading →

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The Njuzu of the Save River; Mermaid or Myth…you decide, I know what I believe..

Posted on January 22, 2017 by wineandwilddogs

The Njuzu of the Save River , as told by Nzanza Sekai in his recent excellent article on the Save River and Birchenough Bridge, called “Celebrating Rain and the flooding of the Save River”… is a story long told by … Continue reading →

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Allure of the Seas has claimed Kelli and Anton- they have left Africa to sail The Carribean…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by wineandwilddogs

Kelli and Anton have joined Allure of the Seas, gone from African shores for the next nine months. Allure of the Seas has just been named Best Cruise Ship by Travel Weekly readers for the second year in the row. … Continue reading →

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Mahenye Charitable Trust and Changana Culture; beading and beautiful ladies…

Posted on March 25, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

The Changana ladies at Chief Mahenye’s village have a strong tradition of beading…. Look at these deeply gathered skirts that they embellish with numerous seed beads… Some of my personal necklaces, bought from these talented ladies… NOTE: excerpt from my … Continue reading →

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Kelli cruises the world with Vincent Van Gogh, Tequila, Worms and Grasshoppers..

Posted on January 26, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Kelli Barker from Zimbabwe, Africa is cruising the world on the Holland America ship, ms. Statendam- having joined Steiner Leisure as a Health and Beauty therapist! Anton Milner has joined Steiner, working as an International Fitness Professional, on the Royal … Continue reading →

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