Ignatius Zhuwakiyi

Who is Ignatius Zhuwakiyi?

Ignatius Zhuwakiyi is a Zimbabwean sculptor.

A native of Harare, Zhuwakiyi is the youngest of four, and grew up in St Mary's Township, Chitungwisa; there, he attended local primary and secondary schools. He left high school after his second year. After meeting Locardia Ndandarika he grew interest in sculpting, in 1989 becoming involved at the Chapungu Sculpture Park. Along with Godfrey Machinjili, Vitalis Muchenje, and Axilia Tatisa he exhibited at the "Young Generation" show at the John Boyne Gallery in 1990.