Zimbabwean artist Troy Makaza is renowned for his innovative use of a signature hybrid medium: painted and woven silicone. Originally a painter, Makaza’s deep interest in form and texture led him to develop this unique practice, which allows him to cast, paint, weave, and tie the material, creating complex, tapestry-like works that defy traditional categorization.
Over the past eight years, his art has evolved into a powerful commentary on the contemporary Zimbabwean experience. Makaza viscerally and philosophically addresses compelling issues of politics, history, and power, exploring their impact on the daily lives of ordinary people from the perspective of a globally-engaged artist. His creations resonate with traditional crafts like weaving yet are unequivocally contemporary, articulating a new paradigm for what modern Zimbabwean and African art can be—both internationally engaging and locally compelling.
Makaza has received significant early-career acclaim from critics and collectors. He was featured in the 2018 survey of Zimbabwean contemporary art at the Zeitz MOCAA and won the prestigious Tomorrows/Today prize at the 2019 Investec Cape Town Art Fair. His work is held in major institutional collections, including the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech and the Rollins College Museum of Art, as well as in esteemed private collections like that of Jorge Pérez in Miami.
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Zimbabwean artist Troy Makaza is renowned for his innovative use of a signature hybrid medium: painted and woven silicone. Originally a painter, Makaza’s deep interest in form and texture led him to develop this unique practice, which allows him to cast, paint, weave, and tie the material, creating complex, tapestry-like works that defy traditional categorization.
Over the past eight years, his art has evolved into a powerful commentary on the contemporary Zimbabwean experience. Makaza viscerally and philosophically addresses compelling issues of politics, history, and power, exploring their impact on the daily lives of ordinary people from the perspective of a globally-engaged artist. His creations resonate with traditional crafts like weaving yet are unequivocally contemporary, articulating a new paradigm for what modern Zimbabwean and African art can be—both internationally engaging and locally compelling.
Makaza has received significant early-career acclaim from critics and collectors. He was featured in the 2018 survey of Zimbabwean contemporary art at the Zeitz MOCAA and won the prestigious Tomorrows/Today prize at the 2019 Investec Cape Town Art Fair. His work is held in major institutional collections, including the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Marrakech and the Rollins College Museum of Art, as well as in esteemed private collections like that of Jorge Pérez in Miami.
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