Exhibiting for a worthy cause

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“Raising the Roof”, which is aimed at raising funds to roof a family home for the orphaned children in Nyamakoho , runs until October 27.

Gill Artherstone, who is putting up the show, said proceeds would go towards the setting up of an orphanage.
“It has been my dream to build a home for the orphaned children in Nyamakoho using the art and crafts that are found in those areas,” Gill said.
Renowned stone sculptor Benhura said he was happy to be associated with the exhibition that was being held for a worthy cause.

Tambira Arts is part of the Communities-Can-Do-It Trust, a non-governmental organisation, which has worked with the Dominic Benhura Foundation on a number of occasions.
Previously, Tambira Arts together with the Dominic Benhura Foundation have staged exhibitions to raise money for charity in Harare.

Already there are plans to launch a residential school of art in a scenic part of Ruwa just 28km from Harare as well as the Wild Tree Coffee Shop at the heart of the garden.
The first exhibition was held at Tambira Galleries in Arundel where contemporary works by leading Zimbabwean sculptors including Benhura showcased their works.

The show also included extensive private collection of contemporary and traditional African as well as Papua New Guinea artworks by the late director of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Professor Cyril Rogers, and his wife Betty.

Benhura is not only a renowned stone sculptor but a philanthropist as well. He sold his first piece as a professional artist at the age of 12. His works are bold and daring and he captures balance and movement both physically and emotionally.
His prime motivation is to explore new ideas, concepts, techniques and methods as well as to express and communicate powerfully simple ideas.

Nature, family and relationships with his children are his main inspiration for his sculptures.
Benhura often combines materials such as steel, wire and stone which work together in harmony to create a beautiful mixed medium.