Harare — National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe marked International Women's Day over the weekend by exhibiting works that mirror the lives of women.

Various people from different backgrounds converged at the gallery to "celebrate womanhood" and witness the unsung story of women.

Over 300 people attended the official opening ceremony and among them men and children, all in support of the cause of women.

"The attendance was overwhelming and we are very glad that men also came to support women on their special day," said Rutendo Mutadzapasi, the gallery press officer.

Most of the exhibitions at the gallery mirror women as people who are resolute, powerful, hardworking and warm.

"Cheukwa" -- be recognised, a title of the works by Sabina Mutsvati represents the life of a hardworking African woman and who should be merited for her contributions in society.

Some of the sculptures by Colin Madamombe, who works on sculptures about women only, mirror the role played by women in society and motherhood.

Paintings by Leslie Johnson explore the daily activities played by Zimbabwean women and reflect on the responsibilities that women have. They show the element of sisterhood as women are captured with children on their backs pounding grain or plaiting each other's hair.

It is not all that rosy for women, as depicted by Portia Zvavahera whose works "Saka Todii" focus on women living in harsh economic environments and also on the challenges that come along when one is in a polygamous marriage.

Chiwoniso Maraire and Chisipite Girls High School provided music.

The exhibition will run until next month.