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Prudence Chimutuwah

Prudence Chimutuwah was born on 22 May 1989 and lives and works from her private studio in Harare, Zimbabwe. She studied at the National Gallery Visual Arts School from 2009 to 2011, where she majored in painting and sculpture.

Although initially drawn to stone sculpture, she found the field to be predominantly male-dominated in Zimbabwe, which discouraged her from pursuing it further for a time. However, in 2015, she discovered a passion for collage, leading her to collect materials for recycling and experimentation to produce her work.

Chimutuwah's work explores the emergence of the 21st-century woman as she steps into spaces traditionally dominated by men. She draws inspiration from the everyday lives of women—their economic aspirations, spiritual journeys, need for recognition, and their relentless energy.

Prudence Chimutuwah believes that women are the incubators of society—what they hold within, when nurtured, grows exponentially. This idea fuels her deep connection to women as a creative force.

Through her art, she seeks to channel authentic energy into women of her generation and beyond, narrating and depicting the evolving roles of women within patriarchal societies.

Chimutuwah’s artistic technique blends figurative painting, paper collage, and printmaking, primarily using stencils on canvas. Her figures are rendered in shades of blue, a color she considers personal and neutral, transcending racial boundaries. She aims to portray a universal woman, one beyond the limits of space, race, or creed.

Her work is subtly influenced by contemporary African fashion, texts, and symbols. Chimutuwah incorporates decommissioned Zimbabwean banknotes, old novels, magazines, and newspapers—materials that carry a profound sense of history and memory.

By integrating these elements, alongside African textiles, she creates art that evokes both nostalgia and authenticity.

Prudence Chimutuwah is represented by The Artists Gallery in Cape Town.

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