The Last Prayer, Chapungu Sculpture Park - Loveland, CO - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The plaque reads:

"I know my spirits will hear me and respond."

"Gladman Zinyeka
Born in 1962 in Gutu District. Died in 2001

Separated from his parents during the struggle for liberation, Gladman Zinyeka settled in Harare in 1983 and started to sculpt in 1985.

His role model was Samson Kuvhengurwa, whose very innovative work deeply impressed him. Zinyeka depicted the everyday life of those he knew. He acutely expressed the suffering of the poor and unemployed. "I stand for the poor! I am lucky because I can shout through the stone!"

Zinyeka worked mainly in Springstone, using unworked parts of the stone and different textures to great effect. He also produced some striking works in Opal Stone and other materials.

The sudden death of Zinyeka in 2001 was a sad loss for the arts community in Zimbabwe." (from (visit link) )

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Last Prayer Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Gladman Zinyeka Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1998 Materials used: Springstone Location: Chapungu Sculpture Park

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