Internationally Acclaimed Zimbabwean Sculptures at Krohn

  • May 18, 2022

As Krohn Conservatory's Butterflies of the Nile approaches its final month visitors gain the extraordinary opportunity to view and purchase sculptures from internationally acclaimed artist Dominic Benhura. His work is on display for the first time in Ohio at Krohn from May 7th to June 16th 2022. 

Dominic Benhura is arguably Zimbabwe’s most recognized visual artist and sculpts primarily in stone. Beginning his training at the age of ten he has exhibited internationally for the last thirty-five years and received numerous accolades and awards.

His work is highly sought after and has been featured on BBC News and CNN with sculptures held in various permanent collections around Europe, Africa and North America. Some of these include: The Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa, Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport, Colorado’s Loveland Sculpture Park and Florida’s Peace River Botanical Garden to name a few.

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Dominic Benhura gives a tour of sculptures at Krohn Conservatory
Dominic Benhura leads a tour through Krohn Conservatory

“I have been blessed with a career in which I find much peace and happiness. I am at my most content when I am working from my studio at home, surrounded by family and friends.”

Along with Dominic Benhura’s sculptures is a collection from other prominent Zimbabwean artists including Stanford Derere, Tutani Mugavasi, and Lovemore Bonjisi. Sculptures range in style from representational to the abstract with a variety of subject matter.

The Outdoor Sculpture Walk will feature large and monumental pieces. Smaller artworks will be displayed within Krohn itself. All the sculptures will be available for purchase, and information regarding the work will be available both online and at the exhibition.

Sculpture Walk Featuring Dominic Benhura

Krohn Conservatory and Dominic Benhura Studios are pleased to host a future sculpture walk. Visitors will be led through a presentation and discussion from Dominic Benhura, explaining the inspiration and technique for various stone pieces. A silent auction will follow with proceeds going to UpSpring Cincinnati, a local non-profit exclusively serving the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

If you have interest in attending the auction for charity please reach out to Krohn Conservatory at 513-421-4086.

For more information on the art and artists please visit https://www.dominicbenhura.com/