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Farai Darare Sculptures

Shona, Zimbabwean, b. 1980

Farai Walter Darare was born in Murewa, Zimbabwe on March 16, 1980. He started carving when he was just seven years old and was inspired to become an artist by his very famous father, Casper Darare. His father wanted his son to go to college and university but Farai said once sculpting is in you, you can never get it out. When Farai graduated in 1996, he started selling his pieces full time. He took pieces to South Africa to sell and eventually stayed and worked with his father there for four years until his father tragically passed away. At first, he started with creative abstracts but soon he was carving busts and realist pieces. 

"I think and feel that I have my father’s touch. My strength lies in my amazing ability to create the exact work my father used to carve," says Farai. 

After his father's death, Farai returned to Zimbabwe. Farai says that women are the source of his inspiration. He loves to sculpt them and to uncover their inner beauty. He feels that women are not respected or appreciated enough and he wants to let the world know how important they are. Farai adds, "They are our mothers, sisters or daughters; they look after us and care so much about us. They are soft and warm and loving." Farai's work is very creative, original and well-polished. He is an enthusiastic and dedicated artist with great things ahead. His pieces are very popular and can be found in private collections all over the world.

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Artist: Farai Darare
Mermaid Springstone Sculpture, Abstract Shona Art, Circa 2000-2009
Mermaid Springstone Sculpture, Abstract Shona Art, Circa 2000-2009

Mermaid Springstone Sculpture, Abstract Shona Art, Circa 2000-2009

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"Mermaid" is a unique springstone sculpture by the Shona artist Farai Darare. It depicts a woman's face and an abstracted body that loops around to frame an oval of negative space. This piece is expertly carved to showcase two textures from the same stone. This sculpture weighs 30 pounds (approximately 13.6 kg). 16 3/4" x 8" x 5 1/4" art 30 lbs Farai Walter Darare started working as a washer and polisher for his father's sculptures when he was seven years old. He worked and studied under the renowned Shona sculptors Chikumbirike, Runyanga, Muropa, and his father Casper Darare...

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"Creating Spirits" is an original red jasper sculpture by Farai Darare. It depicts an abstracted figure holding a pot. 19" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/4" Farai Walter Darare started working as a washer and polisher for his father's sculptures when he was seven years old. He worked and studied under the renowned Shona sculptors Chikumbirike, Runyanga, Muropa, and his father Casper Darare...

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Farai Darare sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Farai Darare sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Farai Darare in stone and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Farai Darare sculptures, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez, Stephanie Lanter, and Betsy Enzensberger. Farai Darare sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,160 and tops out at $2,430, while the average work can sell for $2,295.