Craft, design makes a mark at HIFA

Main stage at HIFA were bigger and better.
As has become the norm, the festival exposes talented local and international artists to exhibit what they are made of. A stroll at the festival one is assured of quality entertainment.
Typical example is the Global Quarter- Craft and Design Centre, the hub of creative arts from Mozambique, Swaziland, South Africa and of course Zimbabwe who are showcasing a fine selection of original gifts, toys, home décor, accessories, fashion regalia, crafts and utensils behind the National Art Gallery.
Not only is the venue for craft and designs but it is also there is a free stage where a variety of performances to suit all ages.
The masked Villa 1 Nyau dancers, a multi award winning company from Harare is set to present gule wamkulu dance dance.
However, it’s true as they say that art imitates life and art is in many forms like sculpting, craving, music and dance and painting.
For those who enjoy their crafts there is a whole selection of ceramics.
Impressive are some of the refined ceramic pots by Edmore Gambiza (33), who is exhibiting for the first time.
Gambiza said: “We feel very humbled and honored to take part to such events as it not only market ourselves but gives us a platform to learn different artistic skills from different cultural backgrounds.”