Dancing Torso by Garrison Machinjili

Garrison is one of the best ‘torso’ sculptors in Zimbabwe today. The torso’s are stylised and angular on the hips. This particular model is very popular, showing his skill in capturing movement and grace in stone.

For centuries, botanical gardens around the world have featured sculpture throughout their grounds… Now, the (Naples Botanical) Garden is capitalizing on its “Gardens of Latitude” tagline to present more than 200 stone sculptures from Zimbabwe, which rests in the same 26 degrees north and 26 degrees south band around the equator that is the Garden’s focus.

Brian Holley, Executive Director at the Garden, says “I think 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,” he says. “But even more important will be the way that the sculptures enhance the experience of visiting the garden.”

Naples Florida Weekly