John Nengomasha was born in the capital city of Harare on
the 8th of February 1981, at
Harare Hospital. At the age of 3 years he moved, together with his family, from
Harare to live in Chitungwiza. He is the eldest son in a family of three, two
boys and a girl.
Nengomasha completed his academic studies, both primary and
secondary level, in Chitungwiza where he reached up to O level and acquired
good results. During his school days he showed great skill at drawing. His
inspiration came from growing up in Chitungwiza, where mostly stone carving was
practiced.
At the age of 14 years, John began his career polishing and
finishing the sculptures of Lincon Muteta. He also worked with another sculptor,
Tonderai Marezva. He acquired much experience through working with the already
established sculptors. He later moved and began to do his own things as a
fulltime sculptor.
John enjoys working with Springstone. His desire is to
modernize Shona art from what was practiced by the first and second generation.
He uses stone to express the movements in a person’s life.
Nengomasha has sold many of his sculptures in different
galleries throughout the world such as
the United States of America, Germany, Belgium; and also in local galleries eg.
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe, and Chapungu Sculpture Park.
John also has a passion for sports and frequently participates
in rugby. He is thankful for his parents and for the support they gave him to
create his sculptures.
The gallery is located at:
College of the Desert, Lot 3/Space #126A, Palm Desert
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