Sabina Mutsvati opens her latest art show today at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare. As a skilled fine artist and costume and fashion designer, she created this exhibition called Ndishonongoreiwo to honor hard-working women. The show celebrates those who bring stability to their homes every day, shining a light on these women's strength, dedication, and important contributions to society.
The Embassy of Ireland supports this special exhibition, which happens during a time when powerful women receive attention worldwide. Mutsvati has kicked off 2025 strongly by using her art to explore women's experiences and challenges. She combines old traditions with modern ideas to tell stories and express culture. Mutsvati encourages everyone who loves art to attend her exhibition.
Mutsvati feels excited about her solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, where she addresses several important issues. The timing matches with Women's Month, though Mutsvati believes February, known as Kukadzi in her language, should actually be considered Women's Month. She still celebrates alongside others through her meaningful artwork. Her talents allow her to connect with audiences on multiple levels.
Before this solo show, Mutsvati participated in many group exhibitions. Her storytelling talents shined last year in a Women's Day presentation titled Only What is Revealed Can Be Known. Building on that success, she returns with Ndishonongoreiwo, which already attracts interest from art lovers, collectors, and critics around the country. People appreciate her unique perspective and artistic vision.
Her exhibition includes Mutsvairo: A Sweeping Chronicle, which Mutsvati describes as reimagining everyday objects as carriers of history, memory, and change. The installation features the Zimbabwean broom (mutsvairo) as more than just a cleaning tool. Instead, it becomes a storyteller representing time, labor, and womanhood throughout generations. Each broom tells part of a larger cultural narrative.
These brooms represent the quiet strength of women who used them—mothers, grandmothers, and daughters who swept homes and courtyards for centuries. The exhibition features 600 brooms arranged to form a dress shape, symbolizing both tradition and movement. Mutsvati describes this as both a dance and labor that shows women's essential but often unseen work. The artwork honors their contributions.
Mutsvati invites viewers to see the broom as a symbol of endurance, care, and cultural identity. By reshaping these ordinary objects, she challenges how people view them and presents them as historic artifacts carrying the marks of those who held them. The installation creates a conversation between past and present, between everyday function and artistic expression. It reminds us that simple objects carry deep meaning.
According to her professional background, Mutsvati excels as both an artist and designer known for creative storytelling and cultural expression. Her work mixes traditional and modern elements, pushing boundaries across art, design, and new technologies. Her virtual reality project Futuristic Pagan from 2023 appeared at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe and earned nominations for prestigious awards. Her innovative approach continues to evolve.
Her costume design skills stood out in Ndima Ya Mai, a dance production that impressed audiences with its cultural authenticity. Mutsvati has served as Creative Director at Dzimbanhete Arts and Culture Interactions since 2021, developing important cultural projects. She also works freelance planning wardrobes for TV commercials, bringing careful attention to visual storytelling. Her diverse talents cross many creative fields.
Her artistic approach breaks conventions, starts conversations, and celebrates the meeting point between art and heritage. Last year brought great success when she collaborated with Chipo Mapondera for the Copenhagen Film Festival, where they showed art collections exploring Shona's spiritual practices through virtual reality technology. Their work received international acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
Thanks to her versatility, Mutsvati has won many fans through her creative edge. She believes strongly in high-quality exhibitions, and today's event promises excitement. She ranks among Zimbabwe's popular artists alongside Portia Zvavahera, Virginia Shalom Kufakwatenzi, and others making their mark nationally. Her contributions enrich the country's artistic landscape.
Her exhibition coincides with the high international demand for Zimbabwean art. Though she has gained recognition abroad, she still seeks more appreciation from her home country. With her amazing versatility and tremendous talent, Mutsvati heads toward greater success with nothing left to prove about her artistic abilities. Her future contains endless creative possibilities.
The Embassy of Ireland supports this special exhibition, which happens during a time when powerful women receive attention worldwide. Mutsvati has kicked off 2025 strongly by using her art to explore women's experiences and challenges. She combines old traditions with modern ideas to tell stories and express culture. Mutsvati encourages everyone who loves art to attend her exhibition.
Mutsvati feels excited about her solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, where she addresses several important issues. The timing matches with Women's Month, though Mutsvati believes February, known as Kukadzi in her language, should actually be considered Women's Month. She still celebrates alongside others through her meaningful artwork. Her talents allow her to connect with audiences on multiple levels.
Before this solo show, Mutsvati participated in many group exhibitions. Her storytelling talents shined last year in a Women's Day presentation titled Only What is Revealed Can Be Known. Building on that success, she returns with Ndishonongoreiwo, which already attracts interest from art lovers, collectors, and critics around the country. People appreciate her unique perspective and artistic vision.
Her exhibition includes Mutsvairo: A Sweeping Chronicle, which Mutsvati describes as reimagining everyday objects as carriers of history, memory, and change. The installation features the Zimbabwean broom (mutsvairo) as more than just a cleaning tool. Instead, it becomes a storyteller representing time, labor, and womanhood throughout generations. Each broom tells part of a larger cultural narrative.
These brooms represent the quiet strength of women who used them—mothers, grandmothers, and daughters who swept homes and courtyards for centuries. The exhibition features 600 brooms arranged to form a dress shape, symbolizing both tradition and movement. Mutsvati describes this as both a dance and labor that shows women's essential but often unseen work. The artwork honors their contributions.
Mutsvati invites viewers to see the broom as a symbol of endurance, care, and cultural identity. By reshaping these ordinary objects, she challenges how people view them and presents them as historic artifacts carrying the marks of those who held them. The installation creates a conversation between past and present, between everyday function and artistic expression. It reminds us that simple objects carry deep meaning.
According to her professional background, Mutsvati excels as both an artist and designer known for creative storytelling and cultural expression. Her work mixes traditional and modern elements, pushing boundaries across art, design, and new technologies. Her virtual reality project Futuristic Pagan from 2023 appeared at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe and earned nominations for prestigious awards. Her innovative approach continues to evolve.
Her costume design skills stood out in Ndima Ya Mai, a dance production that impressed audiences with its cultural authenticity. Mutsvati has served as Creative Director at Dzimbanhete Arts and Culture Interactions since 2021, developing important cultural projects. She also works freelance planning wardrobes for TV commercials, bringing careful attention to visual storytelling. Her diverse talents cross many creative fields.
Her artistic approach breaks conventions, starts conversations, and celebrates the meeting point between art and heritage. Last year brought great success when she collaborated with Chipo Mapondera for the Copenhagen Film Festival, where they showed art collections exploring Shona's spiritual practices through virtual reality technology. Their work received international acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
Thanks to her versatility, Mutsvati has won many fans through her creative edge. She believes strongly in high-quality exhibitions, and today's event promises excitement. She ranks among Zimbabwe's popular artists alongside Portia Zvavahera, Virginia Shalom Kufakwatenzi, and others making their mark nationally. Her contributions enrich the country's artistic landscape.
Her exhibition coincides with the high international demand for Zimbabwean art. Though she has gained recognition abroad, she still seeks more appreciation from her home country. With her amazing versatility and tremendous talent, Mutsvati heads toward greater success with nothing left to prove about her artistic abilities. Her future contains endless creative possibilities.
