Tapfuma Gutsa

Tapfuma Gutsa

Tapfuma Gutsa (born 1956) is a Zimbabwean sculptor.

A native of Harare, Gutsa was studied sculpture with Cornelius Manguma at the Driefontein Mission School, later becoming the first Zimbabwean recipient of a British Council award. The scholarship allowed him to study in London from 1982 until 1985, where he received a diploma in sculpture from the London School of art.

Gutsa is unusual among Zimbabwean stone sculptors for the breadth of materials he uses in his work; his sculptures incorporate metal, paper, wood, and other foreign materials. He is the cousin of Dominic Benhura, who studied with him; he has also been a mentor to many young artists including Fabian Madamombe.

References

* [http://www.cama.org.za/CAMA/countries/zimbabwe/Projects/sculture/gutsa/index.htm Bio]


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