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VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 1 JUNE 2012

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US DANCE GROUP HEARTENS

FEATURES:BooksArts in PhotosEventsExhibitions

‘BULAWAYO BLOOMING’

THE VERYBEGINNING

BULAWAYO YOUTH

Blooming re�ects freshness,vigour, and youthfulness

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kwanthuthu’artsJUNE 2012 CONTENTS

Features

U.S. DANCE GROUP HEARTENSBULAWAYO YOUTH A 15-day visit to Zimbabwe o�ering a packed program of performances and teaching workshops. Their impact was felt strongly by youth in Bulawayo.

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BULAWAYO BLOOMINGIntwasa means Spring – a season for new life, new beginnings, joy and fun. Spring is a season for blooming.

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SPOTLIGHTRUZIVO BAND MEMBERS AT ST GILES SPECIAL SCHOOL

RAP CHARTS SHOWThe 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. MathuthuEditor: R. BayaProduction Coordinator: A. Z. SobhuzaCreative Director: Littchel N. Mathuthu, DSIInformation 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, BulawayoZimbabwe. Signed articles do not necessarily re�ect the o�cial policy. © 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole without permission is prohibited. Editorial, publishing and advertising o�ces: LAPF House, Suite 403, 8th Avenue & J. Moyo Avenue, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

TheBlooming

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 themselvesand 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 pro�ling 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 USA’s Jazz Tap Ensemble (JTE)

Dance Motion USA’s 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 di�erent. 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 Eppel’s 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 I’ve 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 Zimbabwe’s ‘lost decade’ of rampant in�ation, 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 you’re not a fan already you may not like this one but if you’re 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, don’t 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 o�cial 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 de�nes 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 SHOWOn the 7th of April www.da-grape-vine.com hosted its �rst event for the Bulawayo Rap Charts Show.

TAfter 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 wasn’t 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 di�erent styles of rap on the day which was a de�nite 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 “De�ning Myself” coming out soon.

Sean D.Lyrical insane is a producer and rapper from Bulawayo’s Riverside suburbs, He has been involved in music since high school. The track he submitted to the charts is 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 re�ection 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

SangstarrFlyboyz 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... she’s 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

Bulawayo’s 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 de�nitely 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 FishBHEKA 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 here’s 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. Here’s how you can take part…Submission 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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SPOTLIGHTRUZIVO BAND MEMBERS AT ST GILES SPECIAL SCHOOLHarare, 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 Mo�ett, 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- Mo�ett, 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 o�cials from the U.S. Embassy. In his remarks, the U.S. Embassy's Michael Brooke, Public Diplomacy O�cer 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 nonpro�t 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 year’s 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 exempli�ed 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 USA’s Jazz Tap Ensemble (JTE) enjoyed a 15-day visit to Zimbabwe o�ering 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 a�ord 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 don’t always approve of their interests in the arts because of the di�cult economic situation in the country and the few opportunities available for them to make a career of their talents.

DANCE HAS KEPT ME OUT OF

TROUBLE, OUT OF JAIL, AND ON

MY WAY TO A BETTER FUTURE

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 di�cult 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 wasn’t cool in the ghetto - I was supposed to play a sport.”

Another shared, “This has been the one constant good thing in my life. It’s saved my life in more ways than one.” The group’s 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 Africa’s 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 ‘Bulawayo’s Most Amazing Talents’ to support youth in developing their artistic skills.

‘Bulawayo’s 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 JTE’s 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 Attaché at the U.S. Embassy. “Through JTE’s interactions with various sectors, we have

identi�ed 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 Gri’Eshe, 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 America’s 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 o�ered 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.

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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 re�ects 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 rede�ne 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 gra�ti and �ne art in relation to identity within society. I explore how mankind manipulates their existence through changing their environment and how they are a�ected by it. My art is driven by ‘existentialist ideals’. Therefore, time, space and context can be perceived as integral for the justi�cation 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 a�rm our existence. Our computer and scienti�c generation has seen the world digitalised and documents and paper work and numbers are the new forms of asserting our existence. Gra�ti 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 e�ectively 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

EXHIBITIONART

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 ATTACKVENUE: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. Here’s how you can take part…Submission starts on the 20th of May and ends on the 9th of June 2012.

Bulawayo Rap Charts

For more information visitwww.da-grape-vine.com

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INTWASA ARTS FESTIVAL2012 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