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

Eagle Works

                                                     A ceramic eagle as done by Tendayi

Hand crafted with great care and precision, very impressive

I personally cannot help but to feel that Tendayi puts a part of himself in the ceramic art works, his works can actually be seen in town. This actual piece of work of the eagle, was for eagle life ministries. The attention to detail is phenomenal and and actually if you look at the first picture you will see how the fish is being gripped by the talons of the eagle.

Show casing our first artist

Our first artist being showcased is:

                                                             TENDAYI DLAMINI

32780/4D ENTUMBANE                                                      CELLPHONE: +263 773 661 259

P.O ENNTUMBANE                                                              EMAIL: tdclay74@mail.com

BULAWAYO                                                                         OR tendaiarts@yahoo.com

Follow him on Facebook/Tendai Dlamini

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATE IN CERAMETICS

INSTITUTION:                                                    MZILIKAZI ART AND CRAFT CENTRE

PERIOD:                                                               JANUARY 1989-DECEMBER 1993

CURRENT OCCUPATION

FULL TIME CERAMIC TUTOR/ PEER EDUCATOR

SPECIALIST IN CHRISTIAN/BIBICAL SCULPURES e.g ROMAN CATHOLIC CERAMIC SCULPTURES

SPECIALIST IN CERAMIC TOMBSTONES

SPECIALIST IN CERAMIC HUMAN FEATURES (POTRAITS)

AWARDS

·         ISIGODLO SAMAKHOSI-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED-2005

·         14^TH V.A.A.T EXHIBITION: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IN CEREMICS-2000

·         13^TH ANNUAL V.A.AB EXHIBITION AWARD-1999

·         FIRST CLASS AND SECOND CLASS: PAINTING AT MANYEWU PRIMARY SCHOOL-1986-87

GROUP EXHIBITION

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-ANNUAL V.A.A.B EXHIBITION 1999-2010

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-THATHA RADIO 2007

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY HARARE-H.I.F.A -2007

·         HARARE DOMBORAMARWI EXHIBITION-2006

·         HARARE GALLERY DELTA EXHIBITION

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-ISIGODLO SAMAKHOSI-2005

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-IMAGES OF BULAWAYO-2005

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY HARARE-F.A.C.T COTTCO-2003

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY HARARE-ZIMBABWE HERITAGE BIENNIAL EXHIBITION- 2002 – 2003

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-THATHA BHASIKITI-2001

·         ILANGA-NYA EXHIBITION, BEITBRIDGE (VAAB) -2001

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-THATHA MWELE-2000

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-THATHA CAMERA -2009

·         NATIONAL ART GALLERY BYO-EISTEDDFORD SOCIETY CHILD EXHIBITION (Manyewu primary)  -1987-1989

COMMISIONED WORK

1.       NOMADLOZI KUBHEKA                                 LINK FEST ARTS PROMOTION LOGO (2002) (hands                                                                            drum beater)

2.       PRISCILLA SITHOLE                                          BLAWAYO (AMAKHOSI) (2010) HUMAN CD HECK

3.       PEDZISAI SITHOLE                                            FILMING (SWAZILAND) (2011) (75cm sculpture/                                                                                                person carrying a camera)

4.       RAISDON BAYA                                                 INTWASA AWARDS CERAMIC TROPHIES (2011)

5.       FATHER MARTIN                                              ISAIAH’S HOMES OF LOVE –HANDS CARRYING A                                                                                               BABY IN CERAMIC (2010)

6.       FATHER MIJECK                                                                EMGANWINI CATHOLIC CHURCH -14 STEPS TO THE                                                                          CROSS<ON CERAMIC WALL TILLS> (2005-2006)

7.       FATHER PETER                                                   ENTUMBANE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (1.5M                                                                                               CERAMIC SCULPURE OF SACRED HEART OF JESUS)                                                                           (2013)

8.       CAPE TO CAIRO HOTEL                                   WATER FOUNTAIN (2011) (gold 35cm lady carrying a                                                                        pot)

9.       SNAPPY’S NIGHT CLUB                                  WATER FOUNTAIN (2013) (gold 1.2m lady holding a                                                                         pot)

10.   ST PATRICTS HOTEL                                         GREAT ZIMBABWE (2013) (silver 50cm Zimbabwe                                                                             bird)

11.   TREVOR CHIRIMAMBOWA                           TROPHIES (2013) 45cm gold hands carrying a red (M.M.P.Z)                                                         rebbon