Gentle Gesture

Godfrey Kututwa

About The Gentle Gesture

Blending human gestures with the persona of a lion is signature Godfrey Kututwa.

Enjoy a brief youtube video for this artist, where Godfrey stands beside his wife, smiling, while his wife fields questions posed by the interviewer.

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Description	Blending human gestures with the persona of a lion is signature Godfrey Kututwa. Enjoy a brief youtube video for this artist, where Godfrey stands beside his wife, smiling, while his wife fields questions posed by the interviewer.
About the Artist	(Born 1967) Godfrey Kututwa was born in Nyanga, Zimbabwe. His education and subsequent work opportunities have been impeded due to his physical disabilities, as he cannot speak and is almost completely deaf. Godfrey began sculpting at the age of 21, encouraged by the venerable first generation sculptor Claud Nyanhogo. For several years Godfrey stayed with Claud as an informal apprentice. Since 1996 he has branched out on his own and has succeeded in creating his own name and style. His subject matter is predominantly inspired by nature, particularly animals and birds, rendering beautifully defined faces conveying a unique sensitivity. When depicting human figures, they often have closed eyes, endowing them with a devout virtue. Since the early 1990's, Kututwa's sculptures have graced leading Shona sculpture galleries. He has participated in international workshops in both England and Holland.
Culture	African & African American
Medium	Springstone
Size	43 1/2" height X 14" width X 9" depth
Signed	"Godfrey Kututwa" near bottom
Date of creation	Circa 2016
Condition	Excellent
Provenance	CC

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