Set of four original framed paintings by Waison Mupedza (1973-2015). Waison, an artist from Zimbabwe, created art that mirrored life in his village; landscapes, people, images from everyday life. Many of his works have a dreamlike quality. His works are in private collections worldwide. This set of 4 works was part of a charity auction in the 1990s.
We have a set of four original pieces, all framed identically with black frames and grey mats.
Born in 1973 in Seke, Zimbabwe, as a boy Mupedza attended Makumbi primary and secondary schools. His formal art education includes training at Driefontein Art Workshop, Mvuma, the BAT Art Workshop of the National Gallery Art Studio School, and the Dauya Technical College, Harare.
Mupedza began working in a small, postcard size format. As his skill and confidence grew, so did the size and complexity of his works. His colors are not the brights favored by most artists of Zimbabwe, but subdued hues evoking a contemplative mood. Early subjects focused on myth and folklore as real components of religious beliefs within the traditions of Africa. This, too, has evolved into abstracts, landscapes, and images of everyday life.
Abstract works are typically painted on a black background, creating a dreamlike quality in the work. Often, there are sprinkles of paint which may represent sounds attendant to the subject. His style shows a freedom from restraint, a sense of letting go.
Mupedza’s paintings of everyday life typically feature women as archetypal characters of biblical demeanor. These paintings celebrate the strength of women and their traditional roles in African culture. He sees women as both helpmate and equal counterpart, and attempts to portray this through his work.
He died tragically in 2015 ending what appeared a very bright future as an artist.
