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Caring Mother
original springstone Shona sculpture by Brighton Mutongwizo2002
2002
$3,600
£2,741.40
€3,130.50
CA$5,058.44
A$5,550.08
CHF 2,923.51
MX$66,024.03
NOK 37,449.87
SEK 34,196.84
DKK 23,387.86
About the Item
'Caring Mother' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Brighton Mutongwizo. The sculpture presents a moment of motherly devotion, with a woman's tall figure embracing her child. Their faces are calm and content, with downcast eyes and full lips. In capturing these figures, Mutongwizo plays with the texture and finish of the stone, using a fine polish to emphasize the softness of skin alongside natural and rough textures to describe the texture and movement of hair.
springstone
26 x 8 x 5 inches, sculpture
1.25 x 7 x 7 inches, base
27.25 x 8 x 7 inches, overall
not signed
acquired directly from the artist
overall excellent condition with no signs of wear or damage
Brighton Mutongwizo was born on the 15th of March, 1975. He did his primary education at St. Matthew Ngundu School in Chihota, Marondera and then went on to graduate from Ushewokunze Secondary School in Seke in 1989. Brighton’s brother, Kennedy Musekiwa, a renowned artist, instructed Brighton on the technicalities of sculpting. By assisting his brother, Kennedy with the finishing works of some of his sculptures, Brighton was able to gain valuable experience and has gone on to become a talented artist in his own right. Brighton relies on his daily living experiences for inspiration, bringing these images to life in his sculptures. He has exhibited in Zimbabwe and in the United States. A vibrant and dedicated sculptor, his work can be found in private collections and galleries around the world.
- Creator:Brighton Mutongwizo (1975)
- Creation Year:2002
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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- Condition:Overall excellent condition with no signs of wear or damage.
- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
- Reference Number:Seller: 11077g1stDibs: LU60537406622
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