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Courting Thundorf, Switzerland,
Circa 1980
Sampson Kuvenguhwa
Sculpture : stone
35 x 16 x 12 cm 13.8 x 6.3 x 4.7 inch
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35 x 16 x 12 cm 13.8 x 6.3 x 4.7 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Switzerland
Sam's exquisite Shona sculpture is a reflection of his deep-rooted connection to the Shona culture and way of life in Zimbabwe. His art captures the essence of what is important to him, from the rugged beauty of the countryside to the people and their traditions. Sam's work comes alive in his unique artistic space, Mapiti, which is a powerful symbol of his creative vision and beliefs. Discover the profound influence of Shona culture on Sam's works of art, and how he channels his personal experiences into captivating sculptures. Learn more about Mapiti, and how it embodies Sam's artistic style and philosophy. Join us on a journey of discovery and inspiration, as we explore the cultural significance of Sam's work and the unique artistic heritage of Zimbabwe.
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Sampson Kuvenguhwa (born 5 March 1953 in Mudzi District, Zimbabwe) is an acclaimed sculptor celebrated for creating deeply spiritual, dream-inspired works that blend Shona mythology with bold modern artistry ZimSculpt+10Artsy+10Artsy+10. Raised in a large Apostolic family, he first explored creative expression in childhood—learning woodcraft from his grandparents and pottery with his grandmother—before discovering his passion for stone carving around age ten ZimSculpt.
By 1974, Samson began carving soapstone on his own and in 1977 established his own group near Harare at what became the Kubatana Craft Center, later refining a distinct aesthetic he called “Mapiti". Inspired by Mapiti Mountain and shaped by ancestral understanding, his Mapiti style features sculpted forms evoking burnt wood, ancient clay, balancing rocks, clouds, and abstracted trees—imbued with a timeless, sculptural language Zim Holiday and Art+2ZimSculpt+2ArtPlacer+2.
In 1982, Kuvenguhwa's work won first prize at a regional exhibition including artists from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, and Tanzania YouTube+10ZimSculpt+10Artsy+10. He won second prize in 1992 at the National Gallery for and was invited to Chapungu Sculpture Park in 1989, though he maintained his independent practice thereafter Artsy+5ZimSculpt+5ArtPlacer+5. His art first reached international audiences in 1994, with solo exhibitions in South Africa (1995–96), followed by showings in Germany and Australia in the late 1990s ZimSculptZim Holiday and Art.
Today, Kuvenguhwa's sculptures are exhibited globally—in Australia, Belgium, Austria, Germany, the U.S., South Korea, and beyond—where his Mapiti style is recognized for its emotional resonance, cultural symbolism, and bold formal innovation Swiss-Zim Heritage Gallery+10ZimSculpt+10Zim Holiday and Art+10. His deeply felt artistic vision channels ancestral narratives and spiritual resilience into forms both elemental and evocative.
With a career spanning five decades, Sampson Kuvenguhwa remains a powerful embodiment of Zimbabwean sculptural tradition—his work continuing to inspire new generations, including his son Obey, who shares his father's sculptural talent.
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