LOCAL contemporary visual artist Prudence Chimutuwah is today, March 8, hosting an art exhibition to celebrate women’s month titled The Future Is Her at Nhaka Gallery in Harare.
In an interview with NewsDay Life & Style Chimutuwah said the exhibition reminded her that she could do anything and realise her dreams and goals.
The visual artist also noted that the theme of the exhibition spoke to different women in Zimbabwe who are hustling against all odds to make a mark on the marketplace.
“My work is mainly showing women, the spaces they are dominating and the strong image they are putting on when showing up in their workplaces.” Chimutuwah said.
The exhibition will showcase 25 artworks telling a story of resilience and strength by different women.
The contemporary artist pointed out that artists face challenges that include limited availability of art galleries in the country to showcase their work, adding that it could be better if there were more spaces available to showcase their talent.
In the piece The Future Is Her, there are two women wearing spectacles reflecting old Zimdollar notes which she said was a way of preserving history and giving the notes a new life and meaning.
Talent and passion in her craft runs in Chimutuwah’s blood which drove her to pursue art in high school and proceed to the National Gallery Visual Arts School. She specialised in collage and painting, with her work revolving around women’s experience, both economically and socially.
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In 2021 she came second at the Masked exhibition and international coverage for her paintings that incorporate old Zimbabwean bank notes.
