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RICHIE MADYIRA
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Richie Madyira was born 1989 in show the pride and joy they take in For the 1-54 African Art Fair in
Harare, Zimbabwe. He graduated spoiling themselves with a bit of London and Frieze London 2022 a
with a diploma from the National “bling” on the weekends after a busy catalogue with 15 specifically created
Gallery of Zimbabwe School of week filled with work. works of Richie Madyira was printed.
Visual Art & Design in 2007. Under the title ‘BLACK LOVE
Richie Madyira’s work is mainly MATTERS’ (BLM) these artworks
At a young age, he was often caught rooted in his personal experiences; drew the attention of a wider circle
up in conflicting family discussions he creates stories of the living of art lovers internationally.
about religion and traditional rituals. conditions of poorer communities.
This has affected his perception Madyira strives to give hope and
of faith and religion and is often encourages people to free themselves
emphasised in his artworks. from situations that derail progress.
He draws inspiration from the
His paintings are very colourful and hardships of his childhood, what he
he enjoys painting predominantly senses, perceives and experiences.
figurative. His colour choice doesn’t Richie now lives in Cape Town,
fully represent the real world but South Africa, where he pursues his
creates happiness and harmony. For full time career as an artist.
the artist colours are the language to
his art. Richie Madyira is a successful artist
who participated in numerous The portfolio of
He portraits his fellow Zimbaweans, exhibitions in South Africa and also
immigrants like himself in South internationally. He showed with The Richie Madyira starts on
Africa, who came here in persuit of Travelling Art Gallery in various page 235
bettering their life. The paintings major cities within Germany.
