As an artist born in a family of Shona culture, Chirombo's work is spiritually influenced by spirit mediumship and customs. He seeks to explore this through dreams which are a rich source of inspiration for his art making, using spirituality and emotions to direct him in the search for meaning and guidance.
BRIEF BACKGROUND:
Based in Grahamstown, South Africa since2007.
Born in Zimbabwe and schooled at Churchill Boys High 1999-2004.
Studied at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe: 2005
B. Fine Art: Rhodes Uni 2007-2010 (cricket scholarship provided by the late Peter Roebuck & Rhodes)
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Anthropology at Rhodes University. My research focuses on 'Exploring spirit mediated landscape, art and material culture among Shona and Venda artists.'
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
2017: Crossing Over, NAF, Grahamstown, SA.
2016: Crossing over; Special projects: Today/Tomorrow; CTAF, CTICC, Cape Town, SA.
2016: Crossing Over, NAF, Grahamstown, SA.
2015: Sacred Spaces, Ism Skism Gallery, Clarens, , SA.
2013: Rising of the Ancestors, NAF, Grahamstown, SA.
2013: Sacred Spaces, Museum Africa, Johannesburg, SA; Rising of the Ancestors! NAF, Grahamstown, SA.
2012: Extended Family, NAF, Grahamstown, SA; Sacred Spaces, Absa KKNK, Oudtshoorn, SA.
2011: Sacred Spaces, NAF, Grahamstown, SA.
2010: Visions, Dreams & Secrets, NAF, Grahamstown, SA
Selected Group
2017: A look at the Contemporary SA Art Scene, Theoule sur Mer,France.
2016: Ambassador’s Footprint, Gallery Noko, Port Elizabeth, SA
2016: “I can feel them but I can’t see them,” Vellarus, France
2015: Factor X Discourse, Gallery Noko, Port Elizabeth, SA
2014: Dreaming With Open Eyes, NAF, Grahamstown, SA
2012: The ART Business Contemporary Gallery, Plettenberg, SA
2011: COP17 Climate Train Art Project, Cape Town to Durban, SA (National project); Painting Project Co-ordinator
2009: Contemporary Shona Art, NAF, Grahamstown, SA