"Visions" by Godfrey Matungamidze, Circa 2000-2020
- Biographical / historical:
Godfrey Matungamidze is a sculptor based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Matungamidze was born in Gutu, Zimbabwe in 1976. He went to school in Gutu where he developed a strong interest in technical subjects including art. After his secondary education, he migrated to Harare to pursue his dream of becoming a serious artist and started working with his late uncle, Glad Man Zinyeka.
Godfrey Matungamidze began his career as a stone sculptor working as an assistant to his late uncle Glad Man Zinyeka, a well-established second generation stone sculptor who died in 2000. Following the death of his uncle he worked with the artist Rangarirai Makunde. In 2001 Godfrey started working on his own, continuing with the style primarily instilled by his late uncle but with his own interpretations. His work consists of abstract sculptures, and he is a master in head abstracts.
- Subjects:
- Sculptures
Art
Access and use
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- The Ross Parker Collection is open for research.
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA