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Robin Kutinyu

Robin Kutinyu is a Zimbabwean-born sculptor whose work celebrates the sacredness of nature and the raw essence of humanity. From the age of five, he was captivated by wildlife, and under the guidance of his father, a sculptor, he developed a deep understanding of form, anatomy, and movement. By the age of ten, he had sold his first collection of birds and turtles, marking the beginning of a lifelong dedication to capturing the spirit of animals and humans in sculpture.

Kutinyu works primarily with natural materials, including alabaster, zebrastone, wonderstone, semi-precious stones, wood, wax, metal, cement, granite, marble, picturestone, sandstone, and jasper sourced from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Italy, Namibia, and Madagascar. In recent years, he has focused on bronze for its strength, durability, and creative flexibility, enabling him to craft delicate yet enduring compositions. His process emphasizes essence over perfection, aiming to reveal the intangible soul of his subjects rather than merely reproducing their outer forms.

Often retreating to the silence of the desert, Kutinyu finds inspiration in the raw energy of stone, moving massive materials with purpose and precision. “I try to capture the essence of my subject by capturing a certain moment of what is happening,” he explains. This philosophy informs every piece, whether animal or human, imbuing each sculpture with quiet power, vitality, and presence.

Robin Kutinyu’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra, Safari Club International in Reno, and Afridesia Gallery in New Jersey.

Currently, a wide selection of his sculptures is showcased at The Artists Gallery in Cape Town, reflecting his lifelong devotion to nature, humanity, and the transformative power of art.