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Washington Matafi

Age: 41

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Previous Works

  • Growing Cell Not for sale
    Growing Cell
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  • Everlasting Not for sale
    Everlasting
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  • Spiral Of Life Not for sale
    Spiral Of Life
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  • Adaptable Not for sale
    Adaptable
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  • Unfurling Not for sale
    Unfurling
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  • Continuation Not for sale
    Continuation
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  • Continuation Not for sale
    Continuation
    Not for sale

Washington was born in Wedza, Zimbabwe in 1981. He started carving in 2000 as an apprentice to his well known ‘second generation artist’ and cousin brother Elvis Mamvura.

In 2003 Washington decided to go solo at his own place, he could now work on bigger pieces and experiment with style and technique. Washington’s unique pieces are mainly on Spring stone and green Opal stones. From then on Washington expanded his knots and twisting style in his sculpture.

His message in his sculptures aims to unite people from all walks of life the world over. In 2014 he introduced the three sided abstract. So far this form has been accepted very well in the market.

Exhibitions and workshops:

2014 Koln zoo, Hieldelberg Zoo (Germany)
2015 Hieldeberg zoo, Koln Zoo (Germany)
2016 Krefeld zoo, Hieldeberg Zoo (Germany)

Awards and achivements:

Young sculptor Award, organized by African Millennium Foundation 2006
Creativity and originality (Chitungwiza Arts Centre)) 2007 : Winner
National Arts Merit Award nominee 2009
National Arts Merit Award nominee 2013

For the first ever video interview taken of Washington visit:

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Just providing the opportunity for people to see the quality of sculpture that is being produced in Zimbabwe will be a surprise to most people. But even more important will be the way that the sculptures enhance the experience of visiting the garden.

Brian HolleyExecutive DirectorNaples Botanical Garden
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