Moses Masaya

Moses Masaya (1947–1995) was a Zimbabwean sculptor.[1][2]

Masaya became a student of Joram Mariga in 1957 and worked with him for two years. In 1970 he joined an outdoor studio run by Frank McEwen in Nyanga, remaining there until 1974.[3] Much of his work is inspired by his Shona heritage. Masaya has taught numerous artists, including his cousin Eddie.[4]

Masaya has exhibited widely internationally.[5]

Lucky Office, an aspiring young sculptor met Masaya at the age of 19, and has since also grown into one of Zimbabwe's leading sculptors.

  1. ^ "'Smooth' Moves". The Sacramento Observer. 31 March 2004. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  2. ^ "Moses Masaya (1947 - 1995), a large Zimbabwean Shona School carving of a stylised standing figure". www.the-saleroom.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Profile of Moses Masaya". zimsculpt. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  4. ^ "ZIMBABWE SCULPTOR EXHIBITS IN SONOMA". The Press Democrat. 19 June 2005. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  5. ^ Riggs, Thomas (1997). St. James Guide to Black Artists. St. James Press. p. x. ISBN 978-1-55862-220-3. Retrieved 5 September 2008.