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

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;

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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The Africa Salon; my Art Collector Passport unlocks the experience…

At the Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank, Jozi, I visit Madlozi Contemporary Art Gallery’s show,  The Africa Salon, My Art Collector Passport unlocks the experience…as I am drawn in to bravely coloured walls, deep hued and mysterious, embracing glowing artworks … Continue reading

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Red Earth, Red Wine; Pangolin Protection…

My passion for Art, Community and Conservation, my long and happy association with Tusk Trust and Painted Wolf Wines, has borne the fruit of many fundraising events, and this is the latest… Together with many other artists, I have contributed … Continue reading

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A self portrait at midnight in the garden of good and evil; malaria muti, lion love, hot chocolate, hope and reminiscence…

I took my last dose of malaria muti last night, a process, getting better but could not sleep, many thoughts and memories rolling inside my head: bittersweet lost times with old friends, some evil times… hopeful new times with old … Continue reading

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Esther Mahlangu: hit painting, hip painting or hut painting!?

At Investec, my first up close view of an Esther Mahlangu artwork was a fiberglass pot painted in her studio, albeit signed by her. Used to the wonderful hand-built heavy clay pots of Gwayi and the finer earth- fired pots … Continue reading

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Tantalizing Textures; African Art

Note: all photographs are my own, unless otherwise stated. Heading to the art fair Thursday 15th February- my handpainted Muslin scarf and my Design//Life tote bag ready for action! I had painted marks onto a piece of fabric with my … Continue reading

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Before the Investec Art Fair; exploring galleries…

Cape Town Conference Centre -focus on Investec art fair and so much more to add to the bigger picture, the culture of Africa… Off the plane from Harare and to the waterfront to browse the crowds.. too much for me … Continue reading

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Njuzu; a Blue Man, a Winged Waterman, takes flight at our Art Exhibition

Njuzu, Shona/xangana winged water spirit, or Egyptian god resurrected? – our “Blue Man”, interpreted by Zimbabwean master wire Artist Johnson Zuze Continue reading

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Art Interview Lin Barrie; art, landscape, environment and the natural world

My art interview with Farai of StoryUntold in Zimbabwe youtu.be/WwwHVQcx-GQ #allthingsconnected Lin Barrie, Kelli Barker and Clive Stockil with “Winged Things’, mixed media on canvas, at the ‘Burnt Offerings, Re-Invention, Taking Flight” exhibition.Pikicha Gallery 2023

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