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Jemira Chitakunye
SCULPTOR Takawira Taruvinga says it was always his destiny to venture into sculpture and, 16 years after he started on this journey, he has no reason to regret his adventure.
He says to become a successful sculptor, one needs passion and patience and the primary motive should not be driven by money. He feels the main driver should be a sheer passion for creating, imagining and making beautiful pieces that express what lies deep within one’s soul.
Taruvinga, 40, operates from Chitungwiza Arts Centre (CAC).
He said he fell in love with sculpting during his school days.
In an interview with H-Metro, Taruvinga said:
“I just fell in love with art, creating something out of a stone. It’s a passion that has fed me and helped me take care of my family over the years.
“It is what l love doing.
“I just imagine something then l make it, l do not use pictures.
“The stones I use are found in different places, in Mvurwi you find spring, cobalt, and opal in Chiweshe and dolomite in Mount Darwin.
“Each and every art has a meaning and the one l am making now is titled ‘Happy Reunion’ where two people have separated and now meet again.
“We are facing serious power challenges and this means we are now taking longer to finish working on just one sculpture.”
Online Reporter