There is only three more weeks to enjoy the "Dominic Benhura: Stone Sculptures from Africa" exhibition.
From his stone depictions of a charging elephant, gargantuan black scorpion and menacing king cobra to the elegantly carved sculptures of adoring families and children at play― Benhura will enthrall you with glimpses of his native homeland while eloquently bridging the divides of an ocean and cultures.
“Dominic Benhura's love for his family and homeland is showcased throughout this exhibition of extraordinary stone sculptures,” explains Exhibition Coordinator Andy Behrle.
“Dominic Benhura's love for his family and homeland is showcased throughout this exhibition of extraordinary stone sculptures,” explains Exhibition Coordinator Andy Behrle.
The universally identifiable images and accompanying, hands-on art activities will help the local community connect with the fantastic people, animals and artistic world of Benhura, the love of his family and the natural resources of Zimbabwe.
This life-sized stone sculpture of an African elephant, as depicted by Dominic Benhura, is on display now at the Arizona Museum for Youth.“From the time I started sculpting, a day could not go by without using my hammer and chisel,” explains Benhura. “It has become my life. I work nearly every day, Sunday to Sunday. I cannot do without it.”
The larger artworks will be available to touch and further connect families to this magical land. Accompanying the artwork will be photographic and textual panels showcasing the geology, geography, and sociology of the region, artist, and stone.
“Benhura's elegant talent and vision brings the best of Zimbabwe to the Valley of the Sun,” says Behrle.
Journey to the great lands of Africa through the art of Dominic Benhura, and let the Arizona Museum for Youth be your tour guide. You’ll be amazed at how much this community has in common with your friends on the other side of the globe. Finally, we’re all a world apart no more!
“Dominic Benhura: Stone Sculptures from Africa” runs through Sunday, March 29th, 2009, thanks, in part, to the generous collaboration of Scottsdale’s Zuva Gallery, an award-winning destination for contemporary art.
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