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Goodson Mlera

Age: 8

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Born in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, Goodson Mlera grew up with his family in the high density suburb of Tafara. There he successfully completed his primary and secondary education.

When he was young, Goodson was inspired by seeing the stone works of the well renown artist, Luxon Gutsa.
In 1999, when he was only eleven years old and in his sixth level of primary education, he was encouraged by the sculptor Jim Sephani to experiment with sculpting.

Goodson says, “At first my family did not like it. They wanted me to finish school and do a white collar job. But to my surprise, I now look after my parents through my sculpting profession. I was born an artist. I enjoyed the subject of drawing at school. The school teachers today are using some of the diagrams and maps I drew. My resolution is not only to be a serious full time artist, but also a successful one.”

During those early school years, Goodson had very little time to focus on sculpting. From 1999 to 2005, he was only able to carve in his spare time. Once he completed his O levels in 2006, however, he devoted himself to working full time as a sculptor. He has the ability to combine the natural and spiritual elements of stone and create sculptures that are both incredibly beautiful and emotionally expressive. His sculptures speak of
parenthood, innocence, protection and love.

He is committed to portraying the ever changing aspects of his culture. The durability of his messages spur him on to use increasingly harder stones. He enjoys the challenge of creating his works of art using one of the hardest stones available in Zimbabwe, Springstone.

Goodson has now been successful in establishing himself as one of Zimbabwe’s most talented, young artists. His works are original and creative and his reputation is growing quickly. His sculptures can be found in galleries and private collections around the world.

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There is much to love about the pairing of ZimSculpt and VanDusen. The combination of art and the garden enhances the experience of both. The larger Zimbabwean sculptures seem ideally suited to outdoor display: they are perfectly at home rising from a bed of perennials or standing tall beside Cypress Pond, and they act as dramatic accents to the Garden’s picturesque landscapes.

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