Richard Mupumha
"I am possessed by my forefathers' spirits, who were highly talented artists...I feel very proud developing and continuing with the art tradition my forefathers passed on to me...this is part of our heritage."
Richard was born in 1963 in Makoni, Zimbabwe. As a child, he used to mould animals from clay and was the best wood carver at school. In 1993, after a succession of unfulfilling jobs, he became a full-time sculptor.
In 1996 and 1998, Richard held successful workshops and exhibitions in Germany. Back home, he also did exhibitions at the National Gallery and the Springstone Gallery. In 2002, he travelled to Germany and Spain for more workshops.
Numerous prestigious galleries promote Richard Mupumha, including:
Gallerie Dielemann (Belgium)
The Sembach Gallery (South Africa)
Galerie Zvakanaka (The Netherlands)
plus many in the United States