Expressive and innovative works from young painters in Mbare are part of the broad "Raising The Roof" exhibition which opened at Dominic's Studios in Greendale at the weekend. Complementing the paintings are examples of fine artisanal pieces from rural communities in Zimbabwe. Both these collections of work make the statement that art runs in the veins of Zimbabweans. The work shown from communities underlies it's beauty as elemental, sculptural form.
A third dimension is contributed by the work of an American artist based in Zimbabwe -- Carol Jenkins -- who has donated a collection of fine prints, which have been inspired by African form.
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