Artist Profile - Webster Mubayirenyi

I was born in Zimbabwe in 1976 and pursued my Visual Arts Education at B.A.T School of Arts under the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, graduating with with a first class pass. In 2009, I achieved the esteemed Progressive Artist award, marking my proficiency in printmaking, sculpture, fabric design, and visual arts.

My artistic inspiration is drawn from the spiritual and dream realms, focusing on creating beautiful landscapes through colorful abstraction. I explore political, traditional, and international themes, engaging with global social activities. Utilizing acrylic and oil paint on canvas, I often derive subject matter from traditional farming methods, incorporating terraced techniques both locally and internationally. Vibrant ethnic colors characterize my work, serving to promote and highlight the significance of agriculture and farming in Zimbabwe’s economy.

Influenced by esteemed artists such as Luis Merque, Handert Warsser, and Collin Carr, I continually experiment with styles and approaches in my artwork. It brings me great pleasure to have exhibited my work worldwide, with the added pride of seeing it acquired by art enthusiasts and collectors globally.

EXHIBITIONS

I have exhibited extensively locally in Zimbabwe and
abroad.  Some notable Exhibitions I participated in include :

• 2008: Dumella / B.A.T Workshop
• 2009: Enriching Women / Gallery 200Delta
• 2009: Unity / Gallery Delta
• 2010: Mavambo / National Gallery of Zimbabwe
• 2011: COTCO Exhibition / National Art Gallery
• 2012: Freedom Revisited / Gallery Delta
• 2012: Artist in Stream 3 / Gallery Delta
• 2012: Traditional Family and Religion / Gallery Delta
• 2013: Artist in the Stream 4 / Gallery Delta
• 2014: Artist in the Stream 5 / Gallery Delta
• 2014: Wayfinding / Gallery Delta Harare
• 2014: Summer Exhibition / Gallery Delta Harare
• 2014: Annual Exhibition / National Art Gallery
• 2014: National Merit Award / National Art Council of Zimbabwe
• 2015: Exhibition Veranda Gallery
• 2015: Annual Exhibition / National Gallery of Zimbabwe
• 2015: Migration / Gallery Delta Harare
• 2015: Famous Portraits of Zimbabwe / National Gallery of Zimbabwe
• 2016: National Merit Awards / National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
• 2016: Tera IV Landscape Exhibition / Gallery Delta
• 2016: Exhibition / Verandah Gallery
• 2016: Landmark Exhibition / Gallery Delta Harare
• 2016: World Geese Exhibition / Harare
• 2016: Aspects of Africa / Verandah Gallery
• 2016: Annual Exhibition / Inheritance National Gallery of Zimbabwe
• 2016: Landscape Summer Exhibitions / Gallery Delta Harare
• 2017: National Merit Awards / National Arts Council of Zimbabwe

AWARDS

Here is a list of awards and recognitions I have received:

• 2000: Cyril Rogers Award of Distinction
• 2009: Second Prize / Dumela B.A.T Workshop
• 2009: Special Mention / Unity / Delta Gallery
• 2010: Progressive Award / National Gallery of Zimbabwe
• 2014: National Merit Award Outstanding Two-Dimensional Work / National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
• 2016: National Merit Award Two-Dimensional Work / National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
• 2016: First Prize / Facet / Gallery Delta Harare
• 2017: National Merit Award for Two-Dimensional Work / National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
• 2018: National Merit Award of Golden Certificate
• 2019: Illustration and Painting First Prize Green Economy competition for the arts
• 2020: Award for painting titled "Focusing on Green Economy"

These awards span across the years and highlight my achievements and contributions to the artistic landscape, showcasing excellence in various dimensions of visual arts.