​Contemporary South African Art

Bonjisi, Witness

 

Born in 1975 in Mudzi, Mutoko - Witness is the second born in a family of seven.

 

Witness grew up in Domboshava, Chinamhora where he achieved his primary education.  He then moved to Mabvuku, on the outskirts of Harare and completed his secondary education.

 

In 1992, Witness bagan his sculpting career.  With the guidance of Lameck and the late Nicholas Mukomberanwa, he attended workshops in America and Switzerland which exposed Witness to many western artists.  This exposure revolutionized his artistic expression turning his pieces from what could have been best described as primitive into refined contemporary art.

 

In 1997 he started sculpting his own pieces.

 

His works can now be found in galleries and private collections all over the world.

 

Exhibitions:

 

2002 Zuva Gallery, Arizona, USA

2002 Shamwari Gallery, Oakland, SF, USA

2003 World Economic Forum, Switzerland