Bernard Matemera Artist

Bernard Matemera was a Zimbabwean sculptor. The sculptural movement of which he was part is usually referred to as "Shona sculpture" (see Shona art and Art of Zimbabwe), although some of its recognised members are not ethnically Shona. His whole professional career was spent at the Tengenenge Sculpture Community, 150 km north of Harare near Guruve.Bernard Matemera died in March 2006.

Personal facts

Bernard Matemera
Birth dateJanuary 01, 0014
Birth place
Southern Rhodesia , Guruve
Nationality
Zimbabwe
Date of deathJanuary 01, 0004

Search

Artist

Field of work
Sculpture
Movement
Sculpture of Zimbabwe

Bernard Matemera on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.africancontemporary.com