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Masimba Hwati

Zimbabwe in Cultural Transition

The history of Zimbabwean visual culture is a complex journey from ancestral the acres to morden day and futuristic times. This history is punctuated by dramatic transformations and redefinition of values. The visual culture of this nation is highly dependent on the myths, legends and beliefs that govern the culture of the people of Zimbabwe.

A Thousand Icons on a cultural desktop

Definitions
1) A relative aura that exists around objects, has an ability to evoke memories and trigger emotion and thought through visual interaction.
2) The visual ability of an object to stimulate
3) An Intuitive stimuli force generated by objects through visual interaction. Definition or classification of this force is based on varied response.

Visual arts at HIFA

An installation by Masimba Hwati
Artist, designers, illustrator, and film maker - Left to right: Masimba Hwati, Paul Maposa, Baynham Goredema, Ryan Chokureva, Langton Chari, Kennywell Satumba
Models in their attire
Art enthusiasts mingle with artsits and models at the exhibition
Fine artist Gareth Nyandoro at HIFA
Hope Masike modelling in the fashion show at HIFA
Singer Dudu Manhenga modelling in the fashion show at HIFA
An installation by Masimba Hwati
Part of the arts enthusiasts in the National Art Gallery
A model with an exquisite head dress
Shona stone sculptures
Shona stone sculptures
Baynham Goredema with Victor Nyajeka, fashion designer

The visual arts have also been a feature at HIFA. The annual exhibition is usually in the National Art Gallery and mainly features up and coming artists. This same show featured a fashion show in amongst the installations in the gallery. Popular at the exhibition was an installation by Masimba Hwati called Toward Redemption which featured a Volkswagon seemingly taking off in flight leaving a trail of its parts behind.

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