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Hot on the heels of winning at the prestigious National Arts Merit Awards held in February there is no end in accolades coming Dominic Benhura’s way.
The renowned international sculptor Benhura was presented with an Arts Residency certificate by a Canadian university —- The University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
He was given the Arts Personality Award at the 21st edition of the NAMA organized by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe.
Benhura shared the good news on his official Facebook page and followers immediately reacted.
A good number of his followers showed Benhura love through congratulatory messages.
Benhura has long been a world-renowned sculptor from Zimbabwe, with worldwide recognition coming his way over the years.
Last year in, May 14, James Brainard, the Mayor of Indiana city Carmel, proclaimed it as Dominic Benhura Day.
This followed the installation of Benhura’s sculpture as part of the permanent collection to the public Art Display, bringing value and cultural diversity to the city, labelled one of the safest in America.
The sculpture was commissioned by owner of Kuaba Gallery, Jayne During, who for the last 20 years has been handling Benhura’s work both locally and internationally.
The unveiling of Benhura’s new sculpture was presented by The Carmel Art District and Kuaba Gallery at Main Street and Veterans Way, next to the Carmel Chocolate Café.
According to the Kuaba Gallery website, Benhura‘s pieces are said to be, “daring and bold” as he strives to capture balance and movement physically and emotionally in his work.
“Inspired by nature and his family, the family dynamic is a theme found most often throughout his work,” a statement reads. Also featured on the website are works by Nigerian Chika Idu and Brazilian Christine Drummond
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