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“This timeous book gives an immediate and accessible insight into the fascinating story of the contemporary stone sculpture of Zimbabwe, the diversity and power of which is brought to life in this visually rich compilation of many of the artists who have made this extraordinary African art movement world-renowned.”
CHRISTOPHER TILL, DIRECTOR, APARTHEID MUSEUM SOUTH AFRICA
(FORMER DIRECTOR, NATIONAL GALLERY ZIMBABWE AND DIRECTOR, JOHANNESBURG ART GALLERY AND MUSEUMS)
“This book, written by a passionate and experienced galleriest, tells the story of how this unique art form came about and took its place on the world stage. It enhances our understanding and appreciation of how a raw piece of stone is extracted with great labour from deep within the Zimbabwean soil, and skillfully and lovingly transformed into a valued piece of art.”
SUSI BRUNNER, MUSÉE VISIONNAIRE, ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND
“I am pleased and honoured to write this short testimonial for the new book written by Stuart Danks. Having supported many artists myself over the past 50 years, it is uplifting and encouraging to come across a gallery who cares for the artists they support and their long-term growth through good and lean times, and who advises and encourages them in artistic matters. This caring for the artists will extend also to the customers who support them, and so I thank Stone Dynamics Gallery for their commitment and dedication in this field, and hope they will continue for many years.”
ROY GUTHRIE, DIRECTOR CHAPUNGU SCULPTURE PARK
African artists have, over the years, had to overcome incredible hardships – including war and poverty – to survive, create and sell their work.
This is especially true of those artists based in Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia. Zimbabwe is a beautiful and diverse country. Its name means “Houses of Stone”, which is apt considering that the country boasts many internationally-renowned sculptors.
For sculptors, it is a land that enjoys rich natural resources, such as stone that can be transformed, under the hands of creative geniuses, into sculp- tures that are beautiful, immense and potent in their meaning and heritage.
This book celebrates Zimbabwe Stone Sculp- ture – those who create it and those who honour it. Stuart Danks is the founder of Stone Dynamics Gallery, based in Victoria Falls. For 30 years, he has been intimately involved with the creation, pro- motion, exhibition and sales of Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture. Many artists, including legendary sculp- tors Zachariah Njobo and Gladman Zinyeka, can credit Stuart for his tireless provision of a platform
for their work.
Join Stuart on this journey through the fasci-
nating history of Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture and its relevance today. Read about the artists who have created the sculpture that continues to fascinate the world. Take your time and pore over the superb photography that, good as it may be, can only give some insight into the resplendent art form that is Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture.
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