文化交响曲

CULTURAL
SYMPHONY

在中国的当代艺术回声

Echoes of Contemporary Art in China

场地 | Venue​

Hong Art Museum, Chongqing

展览日期 | Exhibition Dates

2024.11.26 - 2025.2.28

开幕式 | Vernissage

2024.11.26 | 2 PM

主办单位 | ORGANIZERS

Keith
Zenda

(Germany)​

凯斯
曾达

(德國)

Keith Zenda is a distinguished self-taught artist from the rural village of Chirumanzu, known for his multiple award-winning works that capture the essence of African culture and the richness of Zimbabwean heritage. Starting his artistic journey at the age of ten, Keith’s art is deeply rooted in the Ubuntu spirit, drawing inspiration from local culture, vegetation, and wildlife. His vibrant canvases, filled with the colors and textures of Zimbabwe, narrate the beauty of his homeland, from bustling market scenes to serene landscapes bathed in the golden African sun.

Beyond his personal achievements, Keith is deeply committed to giving back to his community. He established an Art Centre dedicated to nurturing aspiring artists from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with mentorship, training, and opportunities to showcase their work. Through this initiative, he empowers young artists to find hope, inspiration, and constructive expression through art, promoting unity and social change.

Keith’s unique approach to art involves a mixed-media technique, combining various materials to create large, immersive works that demand attention and invite exploration. His advice to aspiring artists emphasizes the importance of creativity and originality: “Think outside the box and don’t limit your imagination. Always create something new and unique; this will open more opportunities in the market.”

凯斯·曾达是一位来自奇鲁曼祖(Chirumanzu)乡村的自学成才的杰出艺术家,以多次获奖的作品著称,这些作品捕捉了非洲文化的精髓和津巴布韦丰富的遗产。凯斯自十岁起就开始了他的艺术之旅,他的艺术深深扎根于Ubuntu精神,从当地的文化、植被和野生动物中汲取灵感。他那充满色彩和质感的画布,生动地展现了津巴布韦的美丽,从繁忙的市场场景到沐浴在金色非洲阳光下的宁静风景,每一幅作品都讲述着他家乡的故事。

除了个人成就,凯斯还致力于回馈社区。他创办了一个艺术中心,专门培养来自贫困背景的有志青年艺术家,为他们提供指导、培训和展示作品的机会。通过这一举措,他帮助年轻艺术家找到希望、灵感,并通过艺术进行建设性的表达,推动团结和社会变革。

凯斯的艺术采用独特的混合媒体技术,结合各种材料,创作出引人注目且引发探索欲望的大型沉浸式作品。他给有志艺术家的建议是:“跳出框架思考,不要限制你的想象力。始终创造新的、独特的东西,这将为市场带来更多机会。”