Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Wallen Mapondera: repurposing materials to address social, political, and environmental issues

Wallen Mapondera: Mixed media sculptures "express the social, political, and environmental concerns of his native Zimbabwe"  Read more from his Artsy Bio

Excellent example of synthesis of Materials, processes, and Ideas

"Laboratory" 2020,  Cardboard, Waxed Thread, Ink and Waxed Paper on Canvas

"Trap in Plain Sight", 2018-2022, Textile, Wax Paper, Cardboard and Waxed Thread

"Ronga Dondo II" 2020, Egg Trays, Glue, on board

"Kange Mbeu Kurim Kwandikona" I-IV, 2019, Papier-mâché and Fishing Line

"Nhereka Nhereko" 2019, Metal Bed Base, Wood and Cardboard

"Deliberate Impressions" 2020, cardboard, wax paper, cotton thread, and ink on canvas

Wallen Mapondera at Tyburn Gallery in London