John Nengomasha

John Nengomasha was born in the capital city of Harare on the 8^th of February 1981, at Harare Hospital. At the age of 3 years he moved, together with his family, from Harare to live in Chitungwiza. He is the eldest son in a family of three, two boys and a girl.Nengomasha completed his academic studies, both primary and secondary level, in Chitungwiza where he reached up to O level and acquired good results. During his school days he showed great skill at drawing. His inspiration came from growing up in Chitungwiza, where mostly stone carving was practiced.At the age of 14 years, John began his career polishing and finishing the sculptures of Lincon Muteta. He also worked with another sculptor, Tonderai Marezva. He acquired much experience through working with the already established sculptors. He later moved and began to do his own things as a fulltime sculptor.
John enjoys working with Springstone. His desire is to modernize Shona art from what was practiced by the first and second generation. He uses stone to express the movements in a persons life.
Nengomasha has sold many of his sculptures in different galleries throughout the world such as the United States of America, Germany, Belgium; and also in local galleries eg. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe, and Chapungu Sculpture Park.John also has a passion for sports and frequently participates in rugby. He is thankful for his parents and for the support they gave him to create his sculptures.