Double Blocks by b. Sango

Born in 1981 in the small Zimbabwean town of Harare, B. Sango is one of Africa's talented contemporary artists. He began sculpting as a young boy under the instruction of his internationally acclaimed grandfather, sculptor Brighton Sango. A standout artist, B. Sango has also worked under other celebrated first and second generation Shona sculptors in order to perfect his artistic vision, creating cubist influenced stone sculptures that rank among some of the most cutting-edge work produced in the region.

Dating back to 1956 until today, stone sculptures in Zimbabwe are the best-known manifestation of African contemporary art. Northern Zimbabwe has uniquely large amounts of carvable stone. The stone was so important to the people that the name ‘Shona’ is derived from a word in their native language that means ‘house of stone.’ There is no technical artistic training in Shona sculpture. Sculpting skills are passed down through families and the large and hard stones are carved with only a hammer and chisel.