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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 JUNE 2012

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CONTENTS
Features
U.S. DANCE GROUP HEARTENS
BULAWAYO YOUTH
A 15-day visit to Zimbabwe oering a packed program
of performances and teaching workshops. Their impact
was felt strongly by youth in Bulawayo.
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BULAWAYO BLOOMING
Intwasa means Spring a season for new life, new
beginnings, joy and fun. Spring is a season for
blooming.
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SPOTLIGHT
RUZIVO BAND MEMBERS AT ST GILES SPECIAL SCHOOL
RAP CHARTS SHOW
The competition seeks to expose and reward
talented Bulawayo artists
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CONTENT THIS MONTHS ISSUE
5 Arts in Photos
8 Books
9 Music Review
10 Spotlight Rap Charts Show
13 Article Ruzivo band members
at St Giles special school
14 Feature US dance group heartens
Bulawayo youth
18 Article The Very Begining
20 Article Bulawayo Blooming
22 Event calendar
23 Exhibition ENATTENDANT
On the cover: iNthunhtu kobulawayo,
Courtesy of Littchel N. Mathuthu
Editor: R. Baya
Production Coordinator: A. Z. Sobhuza
Creative Director: Littchel N. Mathuthu, DSI
Information is correct at press time.
Check www.intwasa.org for updates.
Kwanthuthu Arts is published monthly by
Intwasa Arts Festival at LAPF House, Suite 403,
8th Avenue & J. Moyo Avenue, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe. Signed articles do not necessarily
reect the ocial policy. 2012.
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The
Blooming
This issue is celebration of arts in their various forms whether
it be music, theatre, dance, fashion, poetry, visual arts, literary
arts or lm. Celebrating the artists as they express themselves
and share with us experiences, thoughts, observations of life
and life its self through the mediums of their choice. We
share with you their colourful works as they bloom in the
garden of the world and paint the canvas of life.
To capture these moments in words or pictures is what
Kwanthuthu Arts aims to achieve, through the proling
and celebration of all arts and artists from Zimbabwe and
all over the world.

Lets Celebrate
the bloom
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ARTS IN PHOTOS
Academy of Music performance
by Dance Motion USAs Jazz Tap Ensemble (JTE)
Dance Motion USAs Jazz Tap Ensemble (JTE) conducting a workshop
ARTS IN PHOTOS
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ARTS IN PHOTOS
Oppening of photographic exhibition
by GAUS ERIC titled ENATTENDANT while we wait
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BOOKS
TOGETHER
The two Zimbabwean writers featured in this collection of stories and poems could
not be more dierent. John Eppel is an English literature teacher in Bulawayo; Julius
Chingono, from Norton, near Harare, was a rock-blaster in mines for many years.
Eppel is a deliberate stylist, while Chingono is a deliberate anti-stylist. The western
literary tradition is pervasive in Eppels writing; Chingono is his own tradition.
In another sense, however, they could not be more similar. Both share an aversion
for those in power who exploit it to the detriment of all but their cronies and
themselves; both feel a deep compassion for the poor and the marginalized of
Zimbabwe. And they are both very funny.
Julius Chingono was one of the literary stars
at Intwasa 2007, memorable in particular for
his cooperation with Welsh poet Lloyd
Robson and with Bulawayo poet John Eppel.
John Eppel has participated at many Intwasa
literary events, including most notably the
readings at the Dinner with Poetry evenings
with Welsh poet Owen Sheers in 2006, and
with Julius and Lloyd Robson in 2007.
Together is perhaps the most remarkable
book Ive read in the last year, lending
credence to the certainty that stories
insist on being told.
Liesl Jobson, Fine Music Radio,
South Africa
This is southern African satirical writing
at its best.
Hazel Barnes, The Witness,
South Africa
Each segment of Together is a joy to read
and savor.
- Rosetta Codling,
National European Literary
Scene Examiner,
USA
'Where to Now? Short Stories from Zimbabwe'
edited by Jane Morris that was published 2011.
WHERE TO NOW
Together, published in 2011
The writing in this collection, at times
dark, at times laced with comedy, is set
against the backdrop of Zimbabwes
lost decade of rampant ination, violence,
economic collapse and the ight of
many of its citizens. Its people are left
to ponder where to now?
All the voices are Zimbabwean. Even
though some speak from the diaspora,
their inspiration comes from their
homeland and their stories tell of
Zimbabwe.
In these pages you will meet the prostitute who gets the better of her brothers when
they try to marry her o, the wife who is absolved of the charge of adultery, the hero
who drowns in a bowser of cheap beer and the poetry slammer who does not get to
perform his nal poem. And many more.
Raisedon Baya, NoViolet Bulawayo, Diana Charsley, Mapfumo Clement Chihota,
Murenga Joseph Chikowero, John Eppel, Fungai Rufaro Machirori, Barbara
Mhangami-Ruwende, Christopher Mlalazi, Mzana Mthimkhulu, Blessing Musariri,
Nyevero Muza, Thabisani Ndlovu, Bryony Rheam, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, Sandisile
Tshuma.

Where to Now? is a co-publication with Parthian Books of the United Kingdom.
Together is a co-publication in South Africa with the University of KwaZulu-Natal Press and in
North America with the University of New Orleans Press.
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MUSIC
50 Cent just released (22 May) The Lost Tape mixtape
whilst still in hospital. Well, the show must go on and
go on it did. The tape is hosted by Dj Drama of the Gangsta
Grills fame. It features the track Remain Calm with Snoop
Dogg and Precious Paris which is already making waves on
radio. To cut the long story short, the G-Unit General played
it safe with this one dropping a tape that will maintain his
fan base. Basically, if youre not a fan already you may not
like this one but if youre into the 50 Cent sound and way
of dropping material then yes, go ahead and download
this one as you will notice that he has kept to his formula
of radio, club, streets and love tracks that have worked for
him in the past. Stand out tracks will have to be Murder One
which features Eminem and Araab Muzik on production.
The Riot Remix sees 2 Chainz and 'Fiddy" trading bars to
what could easily be one of the dopest collabos on the
tape.
THE LOST TAPE
MIXTAPE
50Cent releases The Lost
Tape mixtape hosted by
Dj Drama despite being
hospitalised...
Well, dont take our word for it, go ahead and download
the just released Gangsta Grillz Lost Tape by following the
link below and let us know what you think;
http://www.livemixtapes.com/download/17254/50_cent_the
_lost_tape.html
MOJITO
Check out this exclusive single
from K.A.R.M.A.H titled Mojito.
Of course we got the hook
K.A.R.M.A.H. is a crew from the City of Kings. The
group is made up of MayRaja aka Trigga who raps
and produces, Bizzle Bad-Boy and Boi-B. Mojito
happens to be their second ocial release after
"let you know" (wich is available on this website).
However, this is their rst single from their upcoming
mixtape titled F.A.T.E (season 1).
We managed to catch up with MayRaja and this is
what he had to say about the song.."The song simply
denes our lifestyles and ambitions as a crew as well
as the sound that trademarks K.A.R.M.A.H. Mojito wil
take you from a long hard day, to the detoxifying
nightlife then to bringing you back home
(and everything in between)."
Well, you be the judge, follow the link and let
K.A.R.M.A.H take you on a ride...
http://www.hulkshare.com/1j8ryopn7iak
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SPOTLIGHT
RAP CHARTS SHOW
On the 7th of April www.da-grape-vine.com hosted
its rst event for the Bulawayo Rap Charts Show.
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After four weeks of voting online Mac took the prize money with his song Bheka Thina Jo. With over 6000 votes Mac was
convincingly the winner ahead of Sangstarr who came in second with his song Last Night. Other participants in the
competition were Sean D who had won the previous competition with his song Higher which also received radio airplay,
Lyrical Insane was in there with Chiness Pi, Mista Fish with Radio Silence, KARMAH with Let You Know and Flyboyz
with Killer rounded up the Top 8.
he Bulawayo Rap Charts Show is a platform made possible by www.da-grape-vine.com to
support the abundant talent in Bulawayo. The competition seeks to expose and reward
talented Bulawayo artists that would have otherwise not have the chance to showcase
their skills. The competition starts online and ends with an actual event where artists end up performing
for an actual crowd. All expenses for this event are covered by Grapevine Clothing.
At the end of it all www.da-grape-vine.com with support from Grapevine Clothing and Distributions was giving away a Publishing
Deal and so the competition was erce. Sangstarr, Lyrical Insane, Gt Flykid from Flyboyz, Sean D and Mac took to the podium
and gave it their all. But after a battle between Mac and Sean D it was Mac who would impress the crowd to take home the
coveted prize. This means that Mac not only wins the US$100 cash from the online competition which he won by over 4000 votes
clear of Sangstarr but he also wins the Publishing Deal which will see him being a registered musician with ZIMURA (Zimbabwe
Music Rights Association) and having his music submitted to the media especially radio.
SANGSTARR, LYRICAL INSANE, GT FLYKID FROM FLYBOYZ, SEAN D
Otherwise as Mac would say, Bheka Thina Jo (look at us) Walk Dat Street Talk! We are only getting warmed up. Many thanks go out to
Mellow T, Vusa from Sbalie Ent, Byo Life, AVG and Rainbow Cinemas for helping us make this event possible. It wasnt easy but with
your continued support we can do more for Bulawayo arts!
MAC TOOK THE PRIZE MONEY
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After all has been said the artists took
to the platform and showed of their
skills. We were introduced to many
dierent styles of rap on the
day which was a denite
plus for everyone
watching. Mad shout
out to all the artists
who came out to
perform as
supporting acts
for the show these
are namely Khoi Khoi,
Madots, Scandalous and
Young Solo. Our comedian
Clive Chigubhu kept everyone
up to speed as he hosted the show
not forgetting his hilarious performances
all throughout the show.
Season 2 of the Bulawayo Top 5 Rap Tracks Charts started on the 10th of January 2012 and ended with performances on the
7th of April at Elite 400 in Bulawayo. The Here is an in-depth look at the artists that were part of the online competition and if
you like their music you are free to go to www.da-grape-vine.com Downloads page get the music for FREE.
SEAN D is a Hip-hop artist,
Consultant, Show organizer
under ROGUE ENT. He is
featured on the charts with a
song titled Higher. He believes
he is the Voice for the Voiceless".
Look out for his mixtape titled
Dening Myself coming
out soon.
Sean D.
Lyrical insane is a producer and
rapper from Bulawayos Riverside
suburbs, He has been involved
in music since high school. The
track he submitted to the charts i
s called Chinese Pi and he had
this to say about it, This song I did
for my girl Young Miss Beats on
soundclick. The ow is insane and
the beat is crazy!
Lyrical Insane
Sangstarr is a young and upcoming
artist in the City of Kings. Together
with the team he has worked with they
are a true reection of the Bulawayo
hip hop dynasty. Having worked with
the likes of Kwan Faya (Asaph), Pro, May
Raja (Trigga), Yung Tyran and producers
First Class, Terry Banks, Core-C, TuNyce
and a lot more, this kid is sure to go
places, and that'll be far. Download his
song Last Night on the website for free
Sangstarr
Flyboyz is made up of GT
Flykid and Kool Kidd. When
asked about their track
Killer they had this to say,
This track is about a smoking
hot chick who jumps into
the club and takes every
n*gga's attention when she
doing her thang on da dance
oor, basically killing the show...
shes a killer!
Flyboyz
A fresh-new group K.A.R.M.A.H
(Bizzle-badboy, Boi-B and MayRaja
a.k.a Trigga), Straight out of Skies
-city, these guys are slowly gearing
to take over. This track Let you know,
(just a message to anyone throwing negativity) is just to show
how they thrive o whatever is given to them.
K.A.R.M.A.H
This is ear candy to all
Bulawayo chicks and guys
that appreciate local music.
So let the music soothe your
spine and make love to your
ears. Tequila F.M is backed by
Bulawayos best dance crew called Antivirus. Ricco Rozzay and
Flowsick Syco make up the band. Facebook search Ricco Andrews
Rozzay and download the track 4 U from the website.
Tequila F.M
Mista Fish aka 3rd world eye aka
Iron monkey aka C.Wolf is most
denitely something unique.
Download his track radio silence
and enjoy the musical journey.
He believes that, Hip hop is the medium, an art and skill that I
have come to master over 20 years. So make sure you look
out for Mista Fish in 2012.
Mista Fish
BHEKA THINA JO is a track inspired by what Mac has become. In
this track he tells the story of how his music has changed him in
the last couple of years. He seems to be a bit more aggressive than
he usually is (in this track), as he talks about what he strives to
achieve and how he plans to do this. This track is self produced by
Mac under his record label FORBIDEN CHORDS which is responsible
for his current mixtape (BLACK NATURE) and his debut album
(Bheka Thina Jo) which is set to drop later this year.
To all artists interested in taking part in our competition heres some good news. We are now receiving submissions to the next
Bulawayo Rap Charts Show which will have an online voting contest and an actual event at a venue to be announced on the 11th
of August 2012. Heres how you can take partSubmission starts on the 20th of May and ends on the 9th of June 2012. The online
competition will then start on the 16th of June 2012 and will end on the 11th of August 2012. The winners of the online competition
will be announced at the event (at the venue to be announced). The audience will also decide on who has the best performance of the
day and that performer will walk away with another cash prize. This means the website is giving away US$100 for the online voting
competition and another US$100 for the performance competition on the 11th of August. All you have to do is go to
www.da-grape-vine.com to know more! - Rizzla
Mac
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SPOTLIGHT
RUZIVO BAND
MEMBERS AT
ST GILES SPECIAL
SCHOOL
Harare, May 10, 2012: United States
based musical group Ruzivo concluded
their visit in Zimbabwe on Wednesday
by spending time with students from
St. Giles Special School in Harare, where
they donated $3,000 worth of marimba
equipment
We are so touched by the culture and the music and we
are so happy to be doing this, said Dana Moett, a
member of the musical group. We have been doing a
musical exchange for a number of years with our culture
program, but this exchange started when Ruzivo
fundraised and built the notes (for the marimbas) in the
United States and brought them here while a
Zimbabwean team built the stands and the resonators.
The equipment consists of four sets of marimbas- baritone,
tenor, alto and soprano- made of a special type of wood
sourced from South America.
Three members of the seven member Ruzivo band- Moett,
Rose Orskog and Lonnie Welsh- were joined by
Zimbabwean musicians- Jacob Mafuleni (Mbira
DzeMuninga), John Mambira (Bongo Love) and Martha
Thom (Vibe Culture)-- to perform marimba music for the
children and teachers at the school, eliciting emotional
reactions from the students and teachers.
St Giles Special School has a musical band called Stitches
which released its rst album in 2010. The group
performed songs for the visiting Americans, providing a
rendition of their songs- Mandirasa, Marara and Chembere
Dzemusango. Trust Mutekwa, (aka Ticha Muzavazi),
music director at the school, said the donation will change
the face of music at the school and perceptions of
disability in Zimbabwe.
He said the children at the school spent time hitting piles of wood
with marimba sticks hoping to come up with notes for their music.
Since January 7, 2009, we have not produced anything on the
marimba side because of poor equipment,unlike the mbira side
which has produced an album and has been part of HIFA since 2009,
said Mutekwa.
Another teacher at the school was in tears expressing her appreciation
to Ruzivo for their gesture.
I was crying because this is such a big gesture to be remembered.
People do not know that we exist, said Anna Mary Mupfanochiya. I
was touched because I know the value of the marimbas and for you
to pick us is the beginning of something, you have begun a beautiful
song with us.
The event was attended by ocials from the U.S. Embassy. In his
remarks, the U.S. Embassy's Michael Brooke, Public Diplomacy Ocer
at the U.S. Embassy, said the donation by Ruzivo was testimony to
U.S. values and continuing cordial relations between the people of
Zimbabwe and the United States.
This initiative is something that we hope to see continuing on a
bigger scale in Zimbabwe, the continuing partnership between the
people of Zimbabwe and the United States, said Brooke.
Ruzivo, a 2004 initiative of Matanho Project, a U.S. based nonprot
organization dedicated to improving the lives of Zimbabwean
musicians and their communities, provided Zimbabwean audiences
with a mix of traditional Zimbabwean music based on a combination
of marimba, bass guitar, drums and the mbira. The group is directed
by Paul Mataruse, a Zimbabwean living in the U.S. and draws its name
from the Shona word for knowledge.
Today is our breakthrough day; it is going to change the
face of our music at St Giles Special School and is also going
to change the face of disability in Zimbabwe, said
Mutekwa. That we believe because this years theme of our
Day of the African Child is on children with disabilities, we
have seen that art is a powerful in presenting a message
that kills the connotative attitude that we have about people
with disabilities as exemplied by Steve Kekana (Zimbabwe)
and Stevie Wonder (U.S.), said Mutekwa who is also a poet
Source: ZimPAS May 9, 2012
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U.S. DANCE
GROUP HEARTENS
BULAWAYO YOUTH
Bulawayo, May 17, 2012: Dance Motion USAs Jazz Tap Ensemble
(JTE) enjoyed a 15-day visit to Zimbabwe oering a packed
program of performances and teaching workshops. Their impact
was felt strongly by youth in Bulawayo.
During one of the workshops,
American and Zimbabwean artists
shared their personal experiences. JTE
Dancer Sandy Vasquez told the tale of her
Mexican immigrant parents working at a car wash,
unable to aord dance lessons for her. Another dancer
said he was physically threatened by gangs each time he would
go to and from dance class. They heard from the youth in Zimbabwe that parents
dont always approve of their interests in the arts because of the dicult economic
situation in the country and the few opportunities available for them to make a career of their
talents.
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But the Zimbabweans were to learn that dance was more than just
what it appears to be. American dancers told stories of how
communities of dancers in the U.S. had helped them through
dicult times. Said one of the dancers, Dance has kept me out
of trouble, out of jail, and on my way to a better future. The tap
dancers were more of a unit I got more than dance steps. I
learned to look out for other people. But dance received a lot
of discouragement, too. It just wasnt cool in the ghetto
- I was supposed to play a sport.
Another shared, This has been the one constant good
thing in my life. Its saved my life in more ways than
one.

The groups visit coincided with the Zimbabwe
International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo
during which time they performed for a VIP
reception hosted by His Worship Mayor
Thaba Moyo and one of Africas largest
international festivals, the Harare
International Festival of the Arts (HIFA)
where they performed twice to sold-
out crowds of over 800 people.
one constant
good thing
in my life
- and formal performances to highlighting the
importance of professionalism in the arts as a
potential driver of economic growth. JTE
participated in the Intwasa-sponsored Bulawayos
Most Amazing Talents to support youth in
developing their artistic skills.
Bulawayos Most
Amazing Talents
The 10-member Ensemble provided
audiences in both cities with dance, music
and technical workshops, youth and
community outreach events -
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The JTEs visit to Zimbabwe was supported by the United States Embassy in Harare.
The United States supports various cultural exchange programs and considers
investment in the arts an important priority, said Jillian Bonnardeaux, Cultural Attach
at the U.S. Embassy. Through JTEs interactions with various sectors, we have
identied a series of continuing programs to assist in the professionalization and
further development of this industry so that artists see it as a viable
career track and not only a hobby.
We look forward to welcoming more artists back to Zimbabwe and to expanding
the technical capacity of those who work to support the industry.
Source: ZimPAS May 17, 2012
JTE also spent multiple hours interacting with visual artists at the National
Gallery of Bulawayo, visiting artists in their studios and supporting their
endeavors, particularly a disabled artist who paints with her feet. They also
supported the local performing arts by attending GriEshe, for example.
investment in the arts an
important priority
THE VERY BEGINNING
Marching bands, played primarily by whites but blacks, introduced instruments that
otherwise would have remained an expression of classical musical traditions. Drums
and stringed instruments would combine with trumpets, trambones, tubas and later
saxphones. The music of West Africa and music created by slaves was translated in yet
another way by the infusion of Caribbean and Latin strains. And what would later
become known as popular song was incorporated with gospel, blues and feild hollers,
adding a rich texture to a music the world had never heard befor. The musical world in
America, lled as it was with its own marching music and faux classical interpertations
from Europe, was ripe for the transfromation that would become jazz.
Eventually, ragtime entered the scene toward the end of the 19th century, and the
rest is, as they say, history.
Source: http://tinyurl.com/bw3f96e
THE VERY BEGINING
A SHORT HISTORY
OF JAZZ
The origins of jazz, an urban
music, stemmed of the South
as well as the streets of
Americas cities. It resulted
from two distinct musical
traditions, those of West Africa
and Europe. West Africa gave
jazz its incessant rhythimic
drive, the need need to move
and the emotional urgency
that has served the music so
well. The European ingredients
pertaining to harmony and
melody.
The blending of these two
traditions resulted in a music
that played around with meter
reinterpreted the use of notes
in new combinations, creating
blue notes that express feelings both sad and joyous. The feild hollers of Southern
sharecroping slaves combined with the more urban, stylized sounds of musicians from
New Orleans, creating a new music. Gospel music from the church melded with what
became known in the 20th century as the blues oered a vocal ingredient that translated
well to instruments.
the transfromation that
would become jazz
BULAWAYO BLOOMING
INTWASA 2012 will celebrate colour, the beauty of colours gathering together in one city and one place. It will
celebrate diversity; diversity embodied in the uniqueness and plurality of identities and cultural expressions of
Zimbabweans and others that will gather for the arts feast. It will celebrate the blooming of life and business
after the economic meltdown and global economic crisis of the past years.
109 DAYS
TO GO
Intwasa means Spring a season for new life, new beginnings, joy and fun. Spring is
a season for blooming. A season for opening up and ourishing. A season in bloom
exudes energy and radiates diversity. Blooming reects freshness, vigour, and
youthfulness. This is exactly what the 8th edition of Intwasa Arts festival will be about.
It will be about growing and opening up to new audiences, acts, and artists; opening
up and embracing both the old and the new, the known and the unknown, local and
international. It will be about encouraging intersections between the arts, business and
other sectors; growing new partnerships while strengthening old ones
Intwasa Arts Festival
INTWASA 2012 will be an energetic, exciting,
and joyous celebration of arts and culture
capturing the spirit and mood of a season
in blooming.
Blooming
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PROFILE
I THINK THEREFORE I AM
Tafadzwa Gweta
y art is based on the philosophy of
existentialist thought. Inspired by
the concept coined by philosophers
such as Jean Paul Sartre and Rene
Descartes, I think therefore I am.
M
This idea gave rise to diverse questions that challenged
reality and existence of matter and mankind. We are
constantly challenged in this life that we live to prove
ones existence through actions and physical possessions.
I approached the issues of identity as a means of questioning
our contemporary life in our modern Africa. As a result of
encounter people are constantly challenged to redene
themselves. Encounter with cultures, fashion, technology,
language and religion. Through my exploration of the modern
African identity my art was characterised by the use of symbols.
Recognisable symbols such as letters, numbers, images
signsand ngerprints.
As an artist, my search is for absolute expressiveness and
concept through my exploration and fusion of grati and
ne art in relation to identity within society. I explore how
mankind manipulates their existence through changing
their environment and how they are aected by it. My art is
driven by existentialist ideals. Therefore, time, space and
context can be perceived as integral for the justication
of my art.
existentialist
ideals
I have had a fascination with the use of masks
fused with text and identity numbers with
ngerprints. Elements that combine to arm
our existence. Our computer and scientic
generation has seen the world digitalised and
documents and paper work and numbers are
the new forms of asserting our existence. Grati
has been an area that has very prominent traces
of human existence that highlight characteristics
such as emotion, time, situation and context.
Accompanied by the use of images and signs,
a composition is created based on recognisable
symbols that eectively communicate a state of
mind or a state of existence. My core challenge
is to nd the balance between art as being
merely an aesthetic object and art that possesses
a functional quality.
Recent paintings of mine have a fusion of science and art.
The element of the contemporary identity which is based
on the systematic documentation of individuals and of
how the world is supported by it. I challenge that which
questions our identity and requires of our personal details.
Our authentic identity has been used with what I like to
call a forensic approach where I explore our identity
through focusing on the ngerprint and placing an
emphasis on individual uniqueness.
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITION
ART
Currently showing at the Marshal
Baron Gallery is a photographic
exhibition by GAUS ERIC titled
ENATTENDANT while we wait.
This is an interpretation of the
impact human beings have on
the environment.
VENUE:
THE NATIONAL GALLERY IN
BULAWAYO
THE INTWASA SHORT
STORY COMPETITION
Write a short story and have the chance
of winning $500. The Intwasa Short Story
Competition is an annual literary event
seeking to promote original creative writing
talent in English. The winning story will be
awarded the Yvonne Vera Award which
carries a $500 cash prize.
Rules:
* There is no particular theme
* Entries must be written in English
* Entries should be previously
unpublished
* Only one entry per person
* All work must be original
* Entries must be typed.
* Maximum words are 3000 words.
* The competition is open to all
Zimbabwe citizens and residents
* Entries must be submitted by
July31,2012
* Late entries will not be accepted.
* Only the short-listed candidates
Send stories to Intwasa Short Story
House, Bulawayo or info.intwasa@gmail.com
Showing in the smaller galleries is
the KIDS ART ATTACK comprising
of painting by school children.
KIDS
ART ATTACK
VENUE:
THE NATIONAL GALLERY IN
BULAWAYO
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Bulawayo Rap Charts Show which
will have an online voting contest
and an actual event at a venue to
be announced on the 11th of
August 2012. Heres how you can
take partSubmission starts on the
20th of May and ends on the 9th of
June 2012.
Bulawayo
Rap Charts
For more information visit
www.da-grape-vine.com
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INTWASA ARTS FESTIVAL
2012 EXHIBITION
Artists are invited to submit works i.e.
photography, video, installation and sound
artworks for selection for the 2012 exhibition
that will open on the 20th of September.
Please Note The Emphasis is on photography,
video and sound media. We are not looking at
whether an artist deals precisely with sound,
video and photography full time. Artists who
wish to present installations or assemblage work
are also urged to present their work or make
proposals. Proposals/pictures of the work to be
sent via email to info@intwasa. org or
info.intwasa@gmail.com