Eddie Masaya
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Eddie Masaya is a Zimbabwe
an sculptor.
Born in the Nyanga
district, Masaya showed little interest in sculpture until, while at school, he found a copy of The African Times containing an article about Zimbabwean stone sculpture. The article featured numerous artists, including Claud Nyanhongo and Bernard Manyandure
; it also mentioned Masaya's cousin Moses
. This was the first Eddie had heard of his cousin's profession, and he soon determined to travel to Harare
upon completion of his schooling and ask to work with his cousin. In 1980 he did so, spending two years studying and working with Moses. Together the men showed at the John Boyne Gallery in 1981. In 1982, Masaya went to Guruve
to work with Brighton Sango, a relationship which ended with the latter's death in 1995.
Masaya was among the first of the second generation of Zimbabwean sculptors to break away from the stylistic restraints imposed by earlier artists. His works are known for their ghostly quality, and are rougher in textures than those of the previous generation. He has exhibited worldwide, and his work may be seen at the Chapungu Sculpture Park
.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
an sculptor.
Born in the Nyanga
Nyanga
Nyanga may mean:*Nyanga Province, of Gabon*Nyanga, Gabon, a place in the province of Nyanga in Gabon*Nyanga River, in Gabon and Congo*Nyanga, Zimbabwe, a town*Nyanga National Park in Zimbabwe*Nyanga, Cape Town, a township in South Africa...
district, Masaya showed little interest in sculpture until, while at school, he found a copy of The African Times containing an article about Zimbabwean stone sculpture. The article featured numerous artists, including Claud Nyanhongo and Bernard Manyandure
Bernard Manyandure
Bernard Manyandure was a Zimbabwean sculptor.Manyandure was born in Nyanga, and derived much of his subject matter from local folklore. He was among the first sculptors associated with Frank McEwen's Workshop School, remaining with it from its founding in 1957 until 1973. Initially a commercial...
; it also mentioned Masaya's cousin Moses
Moses Masaya
Moses Masaya is a world famous Zimbabwean sculptor.Masaya became a student of Joram Mariga in 1957 and worked with him for two years. In 1970 he joined an outdoor studio run by Frank McEwen in Nyanga, remaining there until 1974. Much of his work is inspired by his Shona heritage...
. This was the first Eddie had heard of his cousin's profession, and he soon determined to travel to Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
upon completion of his schooling and ask to work with his cousin. In 1980 he did so, spending two years studying and working with Moses. Together the men showed at the John Boyne Gallery in 1981. In 1982, Masaya went to Guruve
Guruve
-Districts and areas:*Roundhouse*Delaware Mine*Natasha Valley...
to work with Brighton Sango, a relationship which ended with the latter's death in 1995.
Masaya was among the first of the second generation of Zimbabwean sculptors to break away from the stylistic restraints imposed by earlier artists. His works are known for their ghostly quality, and are rougher in textures than those of the previous generation. He has exhibited worldwide, and his work may be seen at the Chapungu Sculpture Park
Chapungu Sculpture Park
The Chapungu Sculpture Park is a sculpture park in Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe, which displays the work of Zimbabwean stone sculptors. Its was founded in 1970 by Roy Guthrie, who was instrumental in promoting the work of its sculptors worldwide...
.