adminRashid Jogee, a talented painter and sculptor born to Indian parents in Bulawayo in 1951, has high hopes of winning the International Exhibition of Art to be held in Venice next month with his paintings.
The 62-year-old sculptor said the forthcoming exhibition would put back Zimbabwe on the world map, while inspiring other African nations.
“ The 2013 exhibition will help us showcase what we have in the arts sector. We want to embrace this opportunity to bring our country back on the world map. Our presence there will inspire other African countries willing to take part in the fine arts.
“I have already sent the paintings through the National Art Gallery. It’s a great honour to represent the nation as beautiful as Zimbabwe,” said Jogee.
Portia Zvavahera is a youthful talented artist to look forward to at the international exhibition of art this year. She is not just be a mere artist, but a neo-afro expressionist whose works are laden with meaning that cover themes of parental love, human isolation, historical injustices and indigenous religions.
She said there was nothing more important than representing the nation at such an acclaimed international level and promised to lift the nation’s flag high.
“Firstly, I want to thank the National Gallery of Zimbabwe for giving me and my colleagues the honour to represent the country. I will use all the knowledge I have to bring out the best of me,” said Zvavahera.
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