James Phiri is one of three children and is the second born. He is married with two children, a boy and a girl. James went to school at Nyanhunzi Primary school in Guruve and then on to Secondary school in Epworth near Harare until he was 15 years only.  Both his parents passed away so he… Read more

Colleen was born in 1964 and died in 2009. Colleen holds a somewhat inspirational role within the stone sculpture movement as she was one of only a handful of women sculptors in Zimbabwe, and often considered the best. Her work added a new dimension to the complexity of Zimbabwean stone sculpture through her commitment to… Read more

Walter Mariga carves his distinctive sculptures in the hardest and most beautiful Zimbabwean stones. An internationally exhibited artist, Walter’s apprenticeship with his father Joram Mariga, one of the founders of the Shona sculpting movement, connects him directly to the first generation – and that lineage is evident in his work. Walter Mariga’s father, Joram (now deceased)… Read more

Bernard was born in Makoni near Rusape in East Zimbabwe.  He attended his O’Level education at Inyati High School in Rusape in 1992.  He went to Chibaya Farm where he worked for two years in 1994 and then moved to Harare where his father was working.  He tried looking for a job in Harare but failed… Read more

Victor Matafi went to St Henry`s school for Boy’s and sat primary and secondary in Hwedza. Victor was inspired by his brothers Washington Matafi and Elvis Mamvura and developed his own style. He started sculpting at a tender age and believes it is an inborn thing since many of his family are artists. He started… Read more