Eckel Nyamhondoro (1972) [view available works from this artist]

Eckel Nyamhondoro was born in Guruve District on August 4,1972. His totem is Soko Wafawanaka (Monkey) and he comes from the Korekore tribe. Eckel attended secondary school until 1990. Due to his large family of 15 boys and 14 girls (his father had 4 wives) and a shortage of money he could not carry on with school.

In 1992 he decided to live with his cousin Enos Chengo who inspired him to carve stone. He worked with him for four years. With his creative mind he became an independent artist in 1995. He then joined the Tengenenge Art Community where he has a permanent display. Eckel is now at a stage where he is able to teach others and hold his own exhibitions. He joined Rukodzi Shona Sculpture Studio for two years where he was practicing contemporary sculpture. He loves to carve springstone, opal, cobalt and fruit serpentine.

In 1997 Eckel Nyamhondoro exhibited at the Museum of Art Auditorium in San Diego and at the Art Institute in 1998. In 1999 he had an exhibition at the Museum Pierce of Zurich,and in Sarasota, Florida.

Eckel's work has also exhibited in Germany, Canada, Belgium, Italy, Holland, North Ireland, Poland, Korea and South Africa.

 

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