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About Nicky
As they always say like father like son, Nicky Chovuchovu , followed his father's footsteps, Norman Chovuchovu. Norman Chovuchovu is a veteran Zimbabwean artist whose generation include the likes of Kingsley Sambo and Charles Fernando to mention but a few. From the 70s working from his studio, the Harare Art Centre Norman trained a number of Zimbabwean artists including myself. Charles Fernando started at the Workshop School established by Frank McEwen at the National Gallery of Rhodesia by then from 1954 - 1974. Charles Fernando later joined the Harare Art Centre and died in the late 90s.
Young Nicky used to work on sketches with the late Charles Fernando. Nicky used to come around the centre playing around with paint and brushes and little did we know that one day he will be like his father. His inspiration came from his father Norman who remains an icon to many Zimbabwean artists. After his 'O' Levels Nicky took painting seriously by spending time at the Harare Art Centre under the watchful eye of the veteran artists Norman Chovuchovu his father. Like many artists Nicky joined the OK Stores as a sign writer and continued painting and exhibiting his work in and outside Zimbabwe. Cheri Samba the Congolies artist started as a sign writer and his work has been shown in a number of mega exhibitions worldwide. Nicky sees himself as a voice of the voiceless people because his work tales stories from his own environment.
By Raphael Chikukwa
Kingston University London
PhD Researcher: In Curation of International Contemporary Art
Price Range
US$ 184-736
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Exhibitions
2017 : Group Exhibition " withou past no forward" at Carnegie Art Gallery Newcastle , South African
2012 : Group Exhibition National Gallery Of Zimbabwe
2010 : Solo Exhibition at the Tatham Art Gallery Pietermaritzburg , South Africa
Group Exhibition Art Link Gallery, Munster, KZN, South Africa
Group Exhibition The Crouse Art Gallery, Durban, South Africa
2009 : Solo Exhibition at the Margate Art Musuem Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Group Exhibition Nashua Pietermaritzburg Art in the Park, South Africa
Group Exhibition Hilton Arts Festival Kwazulu Natal South Africa
Solo Pietermaritzburg Royal Show, South Africa
2008 : Group Exhibition Nashua Peitemaritzburg Art in the Park
Group Exhibition Fresh Paint Art Gallery Durban South Africa
Goup Exhibition The Crouse Art Gallery Durban South Africa
2007 : Group Exhibition Nashua Peitemaritzburg Art in the Par
Group Exhibition KZNSA Art Gallery, Durban, South Africa
Group Exhibition Stepping Stone Gallery,Durban, South Africa
Group Exhibition African Art Centre, Durban, South Africa
2006 : Group Exhibition Nashua Peitermaritzburg Art in the Park
Solo Exhibition Blue Catappilar, Pietemaritzburg, South Africa
2005 : Group Exhibition Stepping Stone Gallery,Durban, South Africa
Group Exhibaition The Gallery Umhlanga ,Durban, South Africa
2004 : Group Exhibition Durban Art Gallery, Durban, South Africa
Group Exhibition Stepping Stone Gallery,Durban, South Africa
Education
Self Taught
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