Nyasha Chigama, "Broadcasters of Harmonies"
2023
Clay, glaze, red iron oxide, graphite, sprayed black slip
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a Ceramic artist from Harare, Zimbabwe, focusing on utilizing diverse clay mediums for expressive and investigative purposes. My work pushes the boundaries of conventional function and utilitarian norms, capturing experiences across different environments. I have coined the term "Vesptures" to encapsulate the essence of my work, which seamlessly blends vessel and sculpture into a singular, thought-provoking entity.
My work is defined by its versatile functionality and its transformative impact on both aesthetics and practicality. I am committed to exploring the fusion of ceramic sculpture and traditional Zimbabwean pottery within contemporary narratives, resulting in vessels that challenge perceptions of African womanhood in modern contexts.
Additionally, I actively experiment with smoke-firing and glazing techniques to imbue my work with depth and symbolism. My work serves as a visual representation of skillfully intertwined iconography and symbolism. Through my Vesptures, I aim to provoke contemplation and convey experiences, utilizing these forms as powerful tools for expression and communication.
The organic, rounded forms of my work serve as vessels of meaning, inviting viewers to engage with the significance of such forms. I am resolutely dedicated to reshaping perceptions of traditional ceramics from my culture, boldly challenging cultural diversity, and showcasing the limitless potential my way of making can accomplish.
ARTIST BIO
Nyasha Chigama is a contemporary ceramic artist who graduated with her MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2023. 2016 She graduated with a BFA from Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe. Recent exhibitions include 2024 NCECA exhibitions: Groundworks at Richmond Convention Center, Fury Furnaces at The ADA gallery, Untitled Miami 2023, SECAC 2023 Juried Show, Dark Materials at ADA, and several annual exhibitions at Gallery Delta in Harare.
She has also collaborated with the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and exhibited with Post Studios Arts Collective in South Africa. Nyasha Chigama’s work mainly focuses on how she adapts to different environments as a parent, African woman, and human being. She explores the copying mechanisms one adapts to in certain environments through autobiographical immersive experiences.
2023
Clay, glaze, red iron oxide, graphite, sprayed black slip
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a Ceramic artist from Harare, Zimbabwe, focusing on utilizing diverse clay mediums for expressive and investigative purposes. My work pushes the boundaries of conventional function and utilitarian norms, capturing experiences across different environments. I have coined the term "Vesptures" to encapsulate the essence of my work, which seamlessly blends vessel and sculpture into a singular, thought-provoking entity.
My work is defined by its versatile functionality and its transformative impact on both aesthetics and practicality. I am committed to exploring the fusion of ceramic sculpture and traditional Zimbabwean pottery within contemporary narratives, resulting in vessels that challenge perceptions of African womanhood in modern contexts.
Additionally, I actively experiment with smoke-firing and glazing techniques to imbue my work with depth and symbolism. My work serves as a visual representation of skillfully intertwined iconography and symbolism. Through my Vesptures, I aim to provoke contemplation and convey experiences, utilizing these forms as powerful tools for expression and communication.
The organic, rounded forms of my work serve as vessels of meaning, inviting viewers to engage with the significance of such forms. I am resolutely dedicated to reshaping perceptions of traditional ceramics from my culture, boldly challenging cultural diversity, and showcasing the limitless potential my way of making can accomplish.
ARTIST BIO
Nyasha Chigama is a contemporary ceramic artist who graduated with her MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2023. 2016 She graduated with a BFA from Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe. Recent exhibitions include 2024 NCECA exhibitions: Groundworks at Richmond Convention Center, Fury Furnaces at The ADA gallery, Untitled Miami 2023, SECAC 2023 Juried Show, Dark Materials at ADA, and several annual exhibitions at Gallery Delta in Harare.
She has also collaborated with the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and exhibited with Post Studios Arts Collective in South Africa. Nyasha Chigama’s work mainly focuses on how she adapts to different environments as a parent, African woman, and human being. She explores the copying mechanisms one adapts to in certain environments through autobiographical immersive experiences.
2023
Clay, glaze, red iron oxide, graphite, sprayed black slip
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a Ceramic artist from Harare, Zimbabwe, focusing on utilizing diverse clay mediums for expressive and investigative purposes. My work pushes the boundaries of conventional function and utilitarian norms, capturing experiences across different environments. I have coined the term "Vesptures" to encapsulate the essence of my work, which seamlessly blends vessel and sculpture into a singular, thought-provoking entity.
My work is defined by its versatile functionality and its transformative impact on both aesthetics and practicality. I am committed to exploring the fusion of ceramic sculpture and traditional Zimbabwean pottery within contemporary narratives, resulting in vessels that challenge perceptions of African womanhood in modern contexts.
Additionally, I actively experiment with smoke-firing and glazing techniques to imbue my work with depth and symbolism. My work serves as a visual representation of skillfully intertwined iconography and symbolism. Through my Vesptures, I aim to provoke contemplation and convey experiences, utilizing these forms as powerful tools for expression and communication.
The organic, rounded forms of my work serve as vessels of meaning, inviting viewers to engage with the significance of such forms. I am resolutely dedicated to reshaping perceptions of traditional ceramics from my culture, boldly challenging cultural diversity, and showcasing the limitless potential my way of making can accomplish.
ARTIST BIO
Nyasha Chigama is a contemporary ceramic artist who graduated with her MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2023. 2016 She graduated with a BFA from Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe. Recent exhibitions include 2024 NCECA exhibitions: Groundworks at Richmond Convention Center, Fury Furnaces at The ADA gallery, Untitled Miami 2023, SECAC 2023 Juried Show, Dark Materials at ADA, and several annual exhibitions at Gallery Delta in Harare.
She has also collaborated with the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and exhibited with Post Studios Arts Collective in South Africa. Nyasha Chigama’s work mainly focuses on how she adapts to different environments as a parent, African woman, and human being. She explores the copying mechanisms one adapts to in certain environments through autobiographical immersive experiences.