Religious Art

One of the most famous images that have even been used as tattoos

Art around religion

A painting of Jesus Christ

Born: c. 5 B.C.

Died: c. 30 A.D. (crucifixion)

Birthplace: Bethlehem, Judea

Best known as: The son of God in the Christian religion

Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of the Christian religion, a savior believed to be both God incarnate and a human being. He is also known as Jesus Christ, the term "Christ" meaning anointed or chosen one. Most of the details of his life are unclear, and much of what is known about his life comes from the four Gospels of the Bible. The Gospels tell the story of Jesus's auspicious birth in a stable in Bethlehem, and then of his life as an adult, a teacher with miraculous powers who foretold his own death to his closest followers, called apostles. Jesus, betrayed by the apostle Judas, was crucified by the Romans, and his resurrection three days after his death was taken as proof of his divinity. The date of Jesus's birth to Mary is celebrated each December 25th as Christmas Day. The occasion was used as the base year for the modern Christian calendar, though researchers now believe that earlier estimates were inexact and that Jesus was actually born between 4 B.C. and 7 B.C. The date of the crucifixion is now marked as Good Friday, and the resurrection celebrated as Easter.

Read more: Jesus of Nazareth Biography (Biblical Figure/Religious Figure) | Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/jesuschrist.html#ixzz2zvOOO4Mw

The art behind a religious artifact

I look at the artwork that was done by the hindu people to pay homage to their god Ganesh a Hindu God of success.
The elephant-headed God is Ganesh or Ganesha. Ganesha is considered the Remover of Obstacles and the Lord of Beginnings, the patron of arts and sciences, and the God of intellect and wisdom as well as being the patron deity of Librarians.

The Monument in the City of Kings

Statue of Father Zimababwe

The Statue In Honor of a great man

A lady poses with statue of Joshua Nkomo

Bulawayo has some talent in the rapping form......

 

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I came across some of the most interesting an talented young individuals straight from Bulawayo. I felt I had to share this and let people see what artistic ability these individuals have from the City of Kings.

The Hosho Player

A sculptor of a Hosho Player

This is a sculptor of a Hosho Player, this is basically a person who is playing a traditional hand held musical instrument that comes in pairs. This instrument was used in the ancient period along side with the Mbira by locals who wished to invoke the spirits. The instruments helped define a mood whether a mood for battle or a mood for joy and celebration.

The skull images

Image of a human skull

Look at his attention to detail

Almost realistic

To be or not to be, Shakespeare expressed in Othello. When looking at this human skull one cannot help to think of those words being recited by a thespian. 











This skull looks almost realistic, attention to detail gives the sculptor a realistic look. Even the color and texture looks like it hah been dug up. This sculptor was actually done in commemoration of world AIDS Day

Some more Works from Tendayi

This weekend

this weekend there will be a modelling show with some class, working class I should say. Miss professional Zimbabwe, check it out

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 By far the most touching video montage I have ever seen

Sculptor of an elephant

Tendayi's masterpiece of and elephant playing

                 This here is a statue of an elephant as done by the artist Mr Tendayi Dhlamini.
In Bulawayo and Matabeleland the imagery of an elephant represents, great strength and trustworthiness. It is even used as the crest to represent the provincial rugby team. When looking at that picture one can see his attention to detail in the making of such a master piece. It even looks like the elephant is playing with its trunk.

Comotion at National University of Science and Technology

The Mask sculptors

He calls this the annoying mask

He calls this the smiling mask

Breast Cancer.

Artwork that advocates for breast cancer activism

Pink candle holder for breast cancer awareness

Artwork that has power to remind all to check for breast cancer

I know what my Thursday night will be like

On Saturday I was at the Bradfield shops with my friend as it was one of those lazy days. Only to come across some sweet soulful music being played by this live band. I have never heard of them but their music was so familiar as if the  they had been music I listen to on a daily basis.

The group is called The Outfit. And like a perfect fitting suit you should try them out. If anyone is interested and is in Bulawayo, they should try and make your way to Horizon Bar and Lounge- Restaurant o the 27th of March as they are having an Album Launch Concert. Doors open at 7pm. Hopefully I can also get a chance to interview them. Entrance is only $5 but it is worth every penny

Wheels of fortune

 A new work of art that has been done by Tendayi lately he calls it the "Wheels Of Fortune"

This Art work  can be seen at the National Art Gallery In Bulawayo

This coming week

This coming week is we will be having an interview with Tendayi, and we will be discussing his art work and other issues that had inspired him to become an artist. So you need to check this out, stay tuned and see what we have in store for you.

Tendayi at work

Calabash art work

 In this work, I feel that Tendayi expresses emotion of sadness and being lost.

 In this calabash art work, he manages to express the image in a full figured and fertile design.In tradition the wife normally brings her husband his calabash before him to drink his traditional beer, this brings an element of servitude in a relationship.

 This image seems to be a fusion of different symbols put together,i see a woman on top defining that woman have the ability to lead and overcome patriarchal society and still fulfill the role in traditional society.

A trophy

Tendayi calls this the Trophy and furthermore it is in the figure of an African woman nothing more beautiful can be selected to highlight one's accomplishments. The fruitfulness of true beauty captured here

Stigmatized

 This is art work with more than a meaning as it looks at and shows the stigma that surrounds HIV AIDS

Works about mbira

 This is a CD rack, with an African musical touch

 This work of art to me gives the view of man serenading his loved one with the magical notes of the mbira, This an artistic reflection of romance

I appreciate his attention to detail

 Some more art work of the mbira imagery