"Porcelain" by Eupite Majengwa

Artist Bio:

Eupite Majengwa, born in 1971 in Chiweshe, Zimbabwe, is a renowned stone sculptor and father of seven. Beginning his artistic journey as a painter with his father, he transitioned to stone sculpting in 1986, influenced by his younger sibling, Sydney Majengwa. Eupite's works, which beautifully capture themes like women bathing and detailed torsos, are inspired by the stone's innate characteristics. In 1994, his art gained prominence at the Tengenenge Art Community, especially among aficionados like Tom Bloomfield. He also received accolades from the World Art Foundation through a special acknowledgment from Nobert Simon of the Netherlands. Rooted in his cultural heritage, Eupite's creations are not just artworks; they narrate stories of womanhood and daily life.

Eupite describes his carving process as a transcendental experience deeply rooted in his cultural heritage. He believes that his sculptures convey powerful messages. Eupite's work passionately captures the essence of womanhood and reflects on everyday life, a sentiment he summarizes by saying, "My art intricately portrays the structures of women and our daily routines."

Country of Origin:

• Hand carved in Zimbabwe

Dimensions (in inches):

• Depth: 5"
• Width: 7"
• Height: 17"

Type of Stone:

• Dolomite
• Dolomite is a beautiful white or pink stone that resembles marble. The crystals of dolomite sparkle in the sun It is found throughout Zimbabwe and is composed of calcium, magnesium and carbonate.

Shipping:

• Subsidized U.S. FedEx Ground shipping: $30
• Smaller pieces like this are shipped with FedEx Ground in a large box. These pieces are fragile and we take care to ensure your sculpture arrives safely. Shipping fine art is expensive, so we subsidize the cost of shipping for you.
• A declared value is included in each shipment so a signature upon delivery is required. 
• Delivery in the New York area is available.
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Display:

• This piece can be displayed inside or outside as weather will not harm the stone. Shona sculpture is the perfect addition to any garden design!

About Shona Sculpture:

Stone sculpture in Zimbabwe, dating from 1956 until today, is the best-known manifestation of African contemporary art. Northern Zimbabwe has uniquely large amounts of carvable stone. The stone was so important to the people that the name ‘Shona’ is derived from a word in their native language that means ‘house of stone.’ There is no technical artistic training in Shona sculpture. Sculpting skills are passed down through families and the large and hard stones are carved with only a hammer and chisel. Hemingway Gallery purchases this sculpture directly from the Shona artists in Zimbabwe and has imported the monumental stone artwork since the early 1980s. These fine modern sculptures are unparalleled in both carving skill and design. Hemingway holds long-standing relationships with artists like Bywell Sango, Sylvester Mubayi, Witness Bonjisi and many more.

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Our Pricing:

Our pricing correlates directly to the asking prices of artists in Zimbabwe and the costs of importing their artwork to the U.S.

Further Information:

Please email us at info@hemingwayafricangallery.com or call 212-838-3650 with the SKU # for further information on this piece.