Art teacher wants to inspire generations

Shingirirayi Mugodi

PRIMARY school teacher, Takudzwa Gwekwerere, is keen to inspire generations to take a huge interest in the power and value of art.

Speaking to H-Metro, Gwekwerere said many Zimbabweans do not appreciate the real beauty of art.

“I am a talented young man who is looking to inspire people the same way I’m inspired by a lot of professional artists out there.

“My wish is to teach art to many people and have my own art and tattooing studio.

“I enjoy art since I am an art teacher, who has been teaching primary school kids for the past four years,” he said.

He said he does not only paint portraits.

“I am a self-taught professional artist who is passionate about art and creativity as I do paintings, designs, teaching art as well as tattooing.

“I started drawing at a very young age when l was in primary school.

“I would draw people’s faces, flowers, animals and different things in my spare time in class,” he told H-Metro.

He, however, bemoaned the lack of appreciation of art by a bigger section of the country.

“I feel like a lot of people do not take it seriously.

“Art is something that I find peace, and so much joy in, whenever I am drawing.

“My mother provided the best inspiration because she would encourage me to pursue a career in art.

“l remember she bought me expensive art materials, with the little money she had at that time, l will never forget that.

“I started getting commission here and there and that motivated me to work harder and perfect my craft.

“I did a hyper realistic portrait of the late legendary, Oliver Mtukudzi, and had the privilege to give him as a gift, in person, when he was in Victoria Falls for a show.”