Bernard Nkanjo

Bernard Nkanjo (born March 24th, 1970) is a sculptor from Harare, Zimbabwe.

He completed his education in Harare and thereafter started working as an assistant to Garrison Machinjili. He was taught how to wash the sculptures, handle the tools, and different carving techniques, before he started carving on his own. Nkanjo studied for 3 years under renowned sculptor Garrison Machinjili. Today he often works alongside his brother, Snowden, where their love of birds is evident in both of their works. His brother is equally popular as a sculptor from Zimbabwe, and is famous for his birdbaths.

Over recent years his works have become increasingly popular among local and international buyers. His sets of birds engaged in varying activities have proven to be highly successful. 

Nkanjo is a keen observer of nature and he regularly visits the city’s dams and rivers to watch birds in their natural habitat. He is never without his sketchbook, which he uses to record their different poses and later translates them into sculptures. Bernard makes use of a combination of media, using stone for the bodies and metal for the legs of the birds. Occasionally wood is also used. His attention to detail is obvious, the composition of the group is outstanding, they are always full of movement, some are feeding whilst others look up as if watching for danger. All of these qualities make Bernard’s work simply irresistible. He works mostly in the various Serpentines but prefers to use Opal, when it is available. Always cheerful and hard working, Bernard is starting to find a place for himself in the ranks of Zimbabwe’s new generation of stone sculptors. 

Bernard is now married with two children, and lives and works in Chitungwiza.  In his spare time he loves to fish, hunt, and bird watch. 

You can purchase sculptures from Bernard Nkanjo at our gallery in Newport Beach or Palm Desert.

The gallery is located at: 

504 South Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662

College of the Desert, Lot 3/Space #126A, Palm Desert 

Also visit our website:

www.Meyave.com

Peter Chidzonga

One of the most popular sculptors from Zimbabwe, Peter Chidzonga, first began sculpting in 1991. Although his parents were against it he pursued his love of sculpting and eventually he sold his first piece, for a good price, to a teacher at his school in Goteka. His grandparents then realized how valuable sculpture could be and gave him more support.

From 1995 to 1996 Peter worked with Ishmael's older brother Biggie Kapeta, a well-known sculptor, as his assistant at Chapungu Gallery. When his residency there ended Peter went back to Ishmael. In 1997 Ishmael died and Peter started working by himself.

Peter's work has been shown in galleries in Canada, UK, USA, the Netherlands, France and others, as well as at the prestigious Chapungu Gallery in Harare.

The gallery is located at: 

504 South Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662

Also visit our website:

www.Meyave.com

Sculptures for Interior Designers!

There is something about the use of floor sculptures in design that speaks of modern sensibilities and excellent taste. Floor sculptures in a home definitely make a terrific fashion statement. A floor sculpture does not only add a high level of style, it also functions as a strong focal point, a commanding presence that can easily influence not only your attention, but also the tone and decorating inspiration for the whole room.

Floor sculptures come in all shapes, colors, materials and sizes. Often beautiful and interesting, these artistic pieces were all the rage in the late 19th century and, clearly  continue to be popular to date. The Impressionists started the ball rolling and now modern floor sculptures continue to offer visual fascination in a room. The ’60s and ’70s produced some really evocative modern pieces, which continue to be in demand today.

Nowadays, contemporary African-style floor sculptures depict all the relevant elements in our lifetime. The styles represented cover a rather wide range and the media keep on getting more innovative as the years go by. Many of these floor sculptures are abstract in form, but they clearly speak to the psyche so that you can easily tell if they are supposed to be dramatic, playful, whimsical, etc.

Make no mistake about it; these floor sculptures are actual works of art. Whether built by celebrated artists, unknown artisans, or mass-produced by commercial enterprises, they, as a rule, effectively create a form of visual interest, very often captivating and moving.

Our gallery is located at: 

504 South Bay Front, Newport Beach, CA 92662

Also visit our website:

www.Meyave.com