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OUR STORY & AFRICAN ART

Ian Unsworth, Pangea Sculpture’s founder, first saw animal sculptures being sold at the roadside whilst on a trip to Africa. He became fascinated with these fantastical sculptures and met with the artists and artisan’s for Sculpture Art and variety of other African Art. Ian bought a couple of pieces for himself and made arrangements to ship a container of these beautiful animal sculptures over to the UK to see if other people had the same reaction to them as he did. Naturally, people flocked to them and the entire lot sold within weeks.

Taking our name from the ancient supercontinent of Pangea, we have gone from strength-to-strength since forming in 2014, leading to the opening of our beautiful showroom in July 2016.

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We pride ourselves on the 5 star service and product reviews we receive from our customers. We a close-knit team that believe wild animals should be allowed to roam wild and free without threat, but that their beauty and elegance should be available for all to see.

IAN UNSWORTH FOUNDER

Everyone is more than welcome to visit our showroom and experience the sculptures at first hand. Pride is taken during every step of the way in our business, we present an artisan product to cusumers, whilst enhancing the lives and prospects of communities in Kenya and Zimbabwe.

ASHLEY MURPHY GENERAL MANAGER

I love the business ideals and company ethos at Pangea. Giving something back to Africa and helping support families over there is inspirational and a pleasure to be a part of. We are a close-knit team and the family atmosphere makes working here so enjoyable.

SAM TAYLOR LOGISTICS & LACQUERING MANAGER

I enjoy the travelling and freedom that being at Pangea gives me. I take a genuine enjoyment in the products we produce and the joy on customer faces when we deliver them, as well as seeing the reactions on peoples faces when we drive past!

AFRICA ART & THE ARTISTS

MARTIN MATIMURA

I was born on 20 October 1976 in rural Murewa. I grow up in a rural setup were I was educated to primary level. I am married with 5 children, 4 boys and a girl. I started sculpting in 2001 working with famous artist the late Lameck Bonjisi, he died in 2003 and I was lonely when I found the opportunity to start a workshop with his brother. I then worked with Lovemore Bonjisi for 2 years which I started to work on my own up to now.

JOHN CHEWA

I was born on the 24th of October 1982, I grew up in the village of mainly sculpture making which father and brothers are all engaged in sculpting. I started sculpting in 1998 in Rural Guruve which rich in sculpting resource. It was easy starting as I was usually helping my brother after attending school. Apart from working in Guruve, I also worked at Tengenenge art village. After Tengenenge I then moved to Harare and joined a group of artists along airport road where I am currently working. I mainly work on family issues, animal as well as abstract sculpture.

RICHARD BANDA

I was born on 11 September 1974 in Chinhoyi Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe. I am the fourth child. I am married with 5 children, a boy and 4 girls. I started sculpting as a junior artist helping big artists as well as polishing pieces. I became full time when I started working under Edious Nyagweta producing abstract figures, creations and animals. The main type of stone I work on is serpentine that I found in Kwekwe. Currently, I am working at Canon Paterson Craft Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe.

ISAAC CHOLOKA

My name is Isaac Choloka, I was born in Chegutu Township in Zimbabwe. I started sculpting stone after finishing my secondary school level in Chegutu. During those days I had already established my fame as a renowned artist through contemporary cartons. The love of stone carving started when I met my brother Wengai Chikenga and the late well known artists Lazarus Takawira. Sculpting is not about age, size, weight or height, it is about the effort one puts in the making and the final piece. My main subjects are human figures whose premise is symbolical of embedded love and feelings. I sculpt figure of any magnitude from any stone type though my favorite stone is springstone. My sculptures has been exhibited in many countries at exhibitions include Pfumvudza one man exhibition. My works work are available at Chitungwiza Art Centre in Harare.

NICHODIMUS MUTASA

I was born in 1970 in a town called Rusape in Zimbabwe. My father and my brother Solomon taught me how to carve stone. Joe Mutasa senior was a renowned artist in Zimbabwe who also helped and influence me, I got lot of inspiration from him. I am skilled in enhancing the quality and texture of stone by varying its texture and this is what makes my work unique. I am a family man married with children. I like to work on hard stones mostly spring stones among other type of hard stones. I once visited Germany for some exhibitions and workshops. My art products are being displayed worldwide and some in my workplace at Chitungwiza Arts Centre.

WILLIAM WILBERFORCE

I was born on 28 October 1980 in Guruve in an area full of famous artists. I got my influence from the masters of art and at the age of 13 started my art career. As time passed I shaped my career along with brothers John and Omiro Chewa. In 1995 I joined the Sanganai art group boosting my market and furthermore joined Tengenenge Art Community in 1997 after finishing secondary education. In 2007 I moved to Harare Hatfield along airport road where I am currently working. I also maintain my rural workshop in Guruve as a means of widening my marketing exposure. My art works mainly focus on human figures, birds and taking an approach on abstract.

BRONSON GENGEZHA

I was born April 21, 1981. I attended Ellis Robin Secondary School where I took special interest in art history. I was taught by my father, and I started sculpting in 1998 I am married with 3 children. I'm most often inspired by nature, everyday life in Zimbabwe and the family bonds. My pieces can be found in galleries and private collections throughout Germany, Canada, Australia, Holland, Japan, South Africa and the United States of America.

EDISON KANGADZA

I was born 11/01/82 in Chiweshe, Zimbabwe. I grew up in the village full of precious Opal stone. When I was doing primary education my brother was already sculpting through seeing and assisting him during spare time, I then developed an interest in sculpting. In 2001 I decided to work with my brother Clever, after a year of experience, I then started my own style similar to my brother. I mainly focus on women washing hair, birds and abstract pieces, using green opal, springstone and cobalt stone. My works have won me the 2017 NAMA Merit Award, the 3 dimension award an accolade indicative of my ability and potential. I moved to Harare for a better market but I still use my rural home workshop whenever I get time to visit my parents and family and take advantage of raw stones found on the backyard. I am currently working at Air Gallery along Airport Road in Harare.

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