Chikeya critiques lifestyle through stone art

WHEN award-winning Stephene Chikeya (59) moved from his base, the TsindiGallery in Hatfield, Harare, to Chitungwiza Arts Centre two years ago, he had to make quick adjustments to be able to work during odd hours as power cuts had been accepted as the norm.

The fundamental reason for his migration was to minimise transport expenses to work as he stays in Chitungwiza and also utilise exhibition spaces at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre.

He remained determined and focused on his trade and produced stunning and meticulous social commentary carvings, which include and are not limited to the Deep Thinkers, Economists, Stork birds, Conversation, Ballet Dancers, Just Married and On Our Honey Moon.

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