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Peter Gwisa

Peter was born in 1980. He finished his primary education in 1994. He did not continue with his education because money was too tight.

After a year or so of unfulfilling work in a local factory, Peter met a well-known sculptor called Raymond Chirambadare. He was really interested and enthusiastic about this creative art form, as art was already his hobby, so Peter decided to give up his job and join Raymond to train to be a sculptor. Peter says, "I was ready to learn because I was talented in art. Raymond was the one who taught me how to carve stones. He was kind and patient and so I managed to learn easily ... Now I am able to create ... [it's] my career for life."

Peter assisted Raymond for five years and they worked together as partners for a further four years until Raymond passed away in 2006. Peter now works independently at Chitungwiza Arts Centre.

Peter's work has been displayed in galleries in Germany, South Africa, the Netherlands and the United States amongst others. He is looking forward to finding an upcoming artist to teach.