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Wesley MawemaWesley Mawema

Wesley Mawema

Manifestation of Expression
September 5 - September 26, 2006 Reception: Thursday September 7, 2006 6-8 PM

Press Release

The work of Wesley Mawema is a testament to Shona Sculpture, a sculptural movement begun in Africa in the twentieth century and becoming collected throughout the world. “Shona” is an African way of life that believes in the fundamental relationship between the physical world and the spiritual world. Shona sculptures are an expression of the belief that every rock contains a “spirit essence that will influence how the stone will be shaped.” The work of Mawema is a stunning example of this dual relationship between the material and the art derived from it. Though simple in form, the profundity of Mawema’s work is evident through his precision and his graceful style. Wesely Mawema is originally from Victoria Falls, Zimbawe and learned the Shona Sculptural style from his father. He states that his work is inspired by “a belief in hope, compassion and the human spirit.” Wesely Mawema currently lives and works in British Columbia.



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