Joining Together

Joining Together  – Shona Sculpture by Timothy Gwaravaza
For Sale ($3,200) | Hand-Sculpted in Springstone | Dimensions 44x33x9 inches

Joining Together is a Shona sculpture by Timothy Gwaravaza. A mesmerizing representation of connection, unity, and balance. Hand-sculpted from a single piece of rich Springstone, this contemporary Shona sculpture masterfully expresses intertwined relationships through graceful curves and seamless flow.

The piece consists of looping, abstract forms that appear to dance in harmony—evoking the rhythm of human bonds, whether between partners, family, or community. With no clear beginning or end, the sculpture celebrates the cyclical and enduring nature of meaningful relationships. Gwaravaza’s polished finish reveals the deep luster of the stone, while his sculpting technique emphasizes fluidity, continuity, and elegant minimalism.

A rising artist in the Shona sculpture movement, Timothy Gwaravaza bridges traditional stone-carving techniques with a modern, symbolic style. Drawing from Shona culture’s emphasis on community and interdependence, he distills complex emotions into bold yet simple forms. The composition of Joining Together reflects the Shona principle of ukama, which values extended family and relational harmony.

This artwork is equally an at home in a serene garden, an artful interior, or a public space piece, inviting viewers to contemplate connection in its purest form. Each curve invites reflection, and each angle reveals something new—just like the evolving nature of human interaction.

Joining Together is a striking choice for collectors of Shona sculpture and connoisseurs of symbolic, African contemporary art.

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Curated by ZimSculpt, the leading Shona Sculpture and Zimbabwe Sculpture art exhibitors.