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Felix Mlungisi'Angel' original black stone Shona sculpture signed by Felix Mlungisi2004
2004
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'Angel' is original black serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Felix Mlungisi. In this work, the angel is stylized in the manner of the Shona sculptors: The angel leans to one side, their face round and eyes downcast. The angel looks to the right as their massive wing extends outward as though pointing to the heavens. The sculpture is brought to a high polish, making the figure seem otherworldly: the rich, deep black of the serpentine stone seems to contain the vastness of heaven. At the same time, however, parts of the sculpture are left as natural stone, emphasizing the materiality of the artwork.
Winged angels as a subject are found throughout art history, beginning with the goddesses Nike and Victory in the Greek and Roman worlds. At the end of the Roman empire and through the medieval, the image of Victory was translated into the Christian context and used for figures like Gabriel. Mlungisi's sculpture emphasizes the presence of the angel through the African continent as well as the spread of not only Christianity, but also the angel as a worldwide symbol of peace and goodwill.
44 x 30 x 12 inches
200+ lbs
Signed "Felix M." on the reverse along base
Overall excellent condition with no signs of wear or damage
Felix Mlungisi was born on the 26th of August 1980 in the Lowveld region of Zimbabwe, Masvingo Province. He attended school in the Sugar Estate School, Hippo Valley until his 'O' levels. In 1998, after completing school, he worked in the sugar plantations for a year, but he was drawn to art. His mother, who had relatives in the art business including her uncle Gladman Zinyeka, encouraged him. While he first learned through observation, later he realized he had a talent within. He got much inspiration from the works of Gladman Zinyeka and admired his style of creativity and concentration in the finishing lines. He didn't work with Gladman, but visited his place often. In 1999, he traveled to Harare where he joined Rangarirai Makunde as an assistant until 2003. Through stone, he communicates ideas and represents daily life. As Mlungisi says: "hence art is life itself."
- Creator:Felix Mlungisi (1980)
- Creation Year:2004
- Dimensions:Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Condition:Overall excellent condition with no signs of wear or damage.
- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
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Felix Mlungisi
Felix Mlungisi was born on August 26, 1980, in the Lowveld region of Zimbabwe, Masvingo Province. He attended school in the Sugar Estate School, Hippo Valley until the O level. In 1998, after completing school, he worked in the sugar plantations for one year. Felix was drawn to art by his mother who had relatives in the art business such as Gladman Zinyeka, her uncle. In 1999, he traveled to Harare, where he joined Rangarirai Makunde as an assistant until 2003. He got much inspiration from the works of Gladman Zinyeka and admired his style of creativity and concentration in the finishing lines. He didn't work with Gladman but visited his place often. While he first learned through observation, later he realized he had a talent within.
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