Kuwirirana, Chapungu Sculpture Park - Loveland, CO - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The plaque reads:

"The elders gather to discuss and solve problems of the village."

"Joram Mariga
Born 1927 in Nganga, died December 2000

Known as the father of Zimbabwe stone sculpture, at 73 years old Joram Mariga was still very active and still led by example. His career was inextricably linked with the early days of the art movement and from his Nyanga studio he influenced many to take up stone sculpture, including John and Bernard Takawira, Moses Masaya and Chrispen Chakanyuka; the latter being influential in starting the Tengenenge art community. Much admired by Frank McEwen he "Whispered the Gospel of sculpture" throughout Zimbabwe and was regarded with much affection and respect.

His own works often reflect his cultural beliefs in a very strong and distinctively personal style.

Mariga died tragically in a road accident in December 2000. The sculpture movement lost it's father and mentor." (from (visit link) )

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Kuwirirana Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Joram Mariga Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1996 Materials used: Springstone Location: Chapungu Sculpture Park

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