Founder

"I prefer to communicate directly with the stone respecting its natural elements. Together we create the sculpture. I believe that’s what makes my work so unique and powerful.”

Andamiyo finds inspiration from several sources and he become most well-known for his renderings of birds, animals and depictions of Shona people. “My Sculptures show my respect for the African wildlife and for the cul-tural values of the people,” he explains. 

Aron Kapembeza is one of Zimbabwes successful and most represented artists. Born in 1982, he is primarily a self-taught sculptor. His artistic talent was evident at an early age of 16 and through perseverance and dedication; he is one of Zimbabwes leading springstone sculptors. 

Benjamin started sculpting in 1996, and was influenced by his young brother, the renowned Royal Katiyo, who is famous mostly for his Quail birds. Benjamin started sculpting at the Gavazi Art Centre in Mvurwi and hasn’t looked back since.

Benjamin started carving at a tender age mentored by his brothers who where already successfully established as artists. “I made up my mind immediately”, he says, “sculpting would be my life carrier”. 

Bernard uses Spring stone, Serpentine and Opal stones in making his sculptures. He specialises in figures, animals and abstract. In his spare time, he enjoys watching television and listening to stories from old people and animals survived in the years of the Khoi Khoi people in the bushmen.

Bonwell started sculpting in 1993. His first sculptures were sold at Chapungu Art Gallery in Harare. He moved to Tengenenge in 1997, he then went to Chapungu Art Gallery in Harare for few years then he returned to Ten-genenge to settle down in 1999.

” I would want to thank my brothers and friends in giving me a hand and providing me with ideas in developing my own style. Even though I’m sill young have gained enough ground in establishing my artistic carrier”.

Soon after completing his education at Ordinary level, Brighton joined his brother Aaron Layson in stone carving. His brother was working at Gwindingwi sculptures. 

“Nature is his main inspiration.”

Bronson credits his father, Temba Gengezha, as his greatest inspiration. From 1975 until his untimely death in 2001, Temba's sculptures were immensely popular celebrated both locally and abroad for their style and artistry.