Simon Chidharara

BORN:
1980

LIVES:
Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe

EARLY LIFE:
Began sculpting as an apprentice with his brother Kenneth when he was 11.

EDUCATION:
Simon finished his secondary education before becoming a sculptor full time.

CAREER:
Simon is a founding member of the Nyanga Arts Centre, and had a residency with Zimart in 2007.He was the first third generation artist to travel overseas to show his work directly to an audience internationally.

MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Shona stone

SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Women or feminine spirits, the natural world and birds and mammals.

EXHIBITIONS:
National Gallery of Zimbabwe


Simon Chidharara sculpture and furniture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below: