Danisile Ncube is a Zimbabwean sculptor who works primarily in found objects like broken tools, twigs, and metal scraps. He combines these materials in imaginative ways to comment on social and environmental issues. His sculptures offer commentary on human nature and global problems. Ncube studied art in Zimbabwe and his work has been exhibited internationally. He has won several awards and completed commissions. Ncube conducts workshops to share his skills with others.

1. Artist Biography
Artist Name: Danisile Ncube
Category: Mixed media/Sculpture
Artist Statement:
Since 1989 up till now I have been working tirelessly to find myself, my way of doing things obviously my Art
work. My works mainly are in metals and found objects. I have an unerring eye for form and balance, and this
assures the technical grasp of my materials and enables me to precisely control my subtle details.
Taking simple, often banal items – a broken spade, weathered twigs, coke can, old rubber tubing – I combine and
fuse the materials in imaginative evocations of the conditions of life that concern me. I do surprising unifications,
often with a humorous twist, lead the viewer to look closer and think again.
My masks series offer ongoing commentary on human nature in a wide variety of circumstances.
In other sculptural and wall pieces I confront the growing global problems of environmental degradation, life in
general and sociopolitical issues.
I carefully select the materials that most accurately reflect my subject matter. And using those rough materials, I
create forms and volumes with a quiet strength, a classic beauty that lends gravity to my message. l am open to
experiments, installations and conceptual work.
I studied art at one of Zimbabwe’s local art schools, Mzilikazi Art and Craft Centre and was taught by well-known
Zimbabwean metal sculptors Adam Madebe and David Ndlovu. My work has been exhibited in Zimbabwe,
Botswana, in Europe and South Africa.
Date and Place of Birth: 30/07/70 Kadoma
Sex: Male
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Residential Address: 11627 /3Enkeldoring RD
Thorngrove
Bulawayo
Tele / Cellphone: +263 772 312 276
E-mail address: artweldanny@gmail.com
Marital Status: Married to Caroline Bandile
Family Details: 3 Daughters namely Denise 9, Derise 9, and Daniella 2yr 7mnths
Languages: Ndebele, Shona, English, Zulu
Academic Education: O’ level
Professional Training: Mzilikazi Art and Craft Centre
Full/ Part time Artist: Full Time Artist
Themes: Environmental, life in general and socio issues.

2. Inspirations: People’s behaviour and nature in general
Major exhibitions:
1991-2003 Mobil Oil Zimbabwe -Heritage Exhibition, National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ), Harare
1991-2014 Visual Artists' Association of Bulawayo (V.A.A.B.), National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ), BYO
1992 Pauline Podberry (Private) Gallery, London
1993 VAAB Group Exhibition, Gaborone Museum, Botswana
1995 2Men Exhibition with Malaki Ndlovu, National Gallery Zimbabwe, Bulawayo
1996 “Namuhla Lakusasa” Furniture exhibition, NGZ, Bulawayo and Harare
1996 “Furniture and furnishings”, NGZ, Bulawayo
1998 “Artists in Botswana”, Gaborone Museum, Botswana
1998 “Umfan’ Ekhaya”, Solo Exhibition, NGZ, Bulawayo
1999 “Breaking Barriers” - 2Men Exhibition with Washington Zhuwao, NGZ, Bulawayo
1999 UNDP- Artists against Poverty, "Bridging the Gap" NGZ, Harare
2000 Meredith Festival, Ballan, Australia
2002 Mbuya Nehanda Transmission, Lime Manchester-Zimbabwe, NGZ, Harare and UK
2001 “Africa Exhibit”, Germany
2001 “Edifying Attitude” Solo Exhibition, NGZ, Bulawayo
2002 “Face to Face”, Solo Exhibition, NGZ, Bulawayo
2003 “Metal Talk”, Solo Exhibition -Alliance Francaise, Harare
2003 HIFA -Harare International Festival of Arts -NGZ, Harare
2003 “Metal Spirit” Exhibition with –Mzilikazi Art and Craft Centre Students -NGZ, Bulawayo
2003 Batapata Exhibition, NGZ, Harare
2003 “Thatha Nwele” National Gallery Zimbabwe, Bulawayo
2004 HIFA-Harare International Festival of Arts, NGZ, Harare
2004 “Demarcation of Differences”, 2Men Exhibition with Itai Vangani a painter, NGZ, Bulawayo
2004/5 Harare Biennale, NGZ, Harare
2007 H.I.F.A. -Harare International Festival of Arts, NGZ, Harare
2007 “Thatha Radio” National Gallery Zimbabwe, Bulawayo
2007 “My World” 4 Men Exhibition- National Gallery Zimbabwe, Bulawayo
2008 “Restoration” Solo Exhibition National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo
2010 Radio dialogue Healing Exhibition, Bulawayo
2010 “Live and Direct” National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare
2010 Durban Art Gallery Collage Exhibition, Durban South Africa
2011 “Neo Pollution” V.A.A.B Annual Exhibition National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo
2012 Tale of two Cities “Ko Bulawayo and KuHarare” National Gallery of Zimbabwe Harare
2012-3 Intwasa Exhibition National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo
2014 Kampala Biennale Kampala- Uganda
2014 Peace, Healing and reconciliation Exhibition – Christian Alliance/National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo
2015 Buy me a Wig Exhibition National Gallery of Zimbabwe Bulawayo
2015 Mharidzo -Zimbabwe Annual Exhibition National Gallery of Zimbabwe Harare Zimbabwe
Awards:
1999 Highly Commended, Mobil Zimbabwe Heritage, -NGZ, Bulawayo
2000 Highly Commended, VAAB Annual Exhibition,- NGZ, Bulawayo
2002 Mobil Award of Merit, Mobil Zimbabwe Heritage, -NGZ, Harare
2006 3 Dimensional Outstanding Work, VAAB Annual Exhibition,- NGZ, Bulawayo
2010 Contribution, Dedication and Commitment to Development of Arts, BAT CENTRE Durban,- S. Africa
2014 Kampala Art Biennale Certificate of Participation- Uganda
2014 1st
prize –Peace, Healing and Reconciliation Exhibition- NGZ, Bulawayo
2015 3rd
prize -Mharidzo -Zimbabwe Annual Exhibition National Gallery of Zimbabwe Harare Zimbabwe

3. Commissions:
1992 Dunlop Zimbabwe, Athletics kit, Bulawayo
1992 Chematek Zimbabwe Ltd, Athletics kit, Bulawayo
1993 Recycled Metal Furniture, NGZ, Bulawayo
1994 Botswana Accountancy College, Gaborone, Botswana
1995 Africa Envogue, Alliance Francaise, Bulawayo
1996 Book Cover– Mordeni Zimbabwe ske povidky-PRIVOLAVAC DESTE, Chec Republic
2004-5 “Statue of Liberty”, (Private Collector) Bulawayo
2007-8 Mosaïques Mural- Alliance Française de Bulawayo
2010 PPC Cement Bulawayo Zimbabwe- Company chart compétition worked with Jean Whiley
2013 Architecture for Humanity FIFA–Pictorial Mosaic on a wall for Grass Roots Soccer, Bulawayo
Workshops
1998 “Artists in Botswana”, Gaborone Museum, Botswana
1999 UNDP- Artists against Poverty, "Bridging the Gap" NGZ, Harare
*2002 Mbuya Nehanda Transmission, Lime Manchester-Zimbabwe, Marondera ,NGZ, Harare and UK
*2003 “Metal Spirit” Exhibition with –Mzilikazi Art and Craft Centre Students -NGZ, Bulawayo
*2010 Durban Art Gallery Collage Exhibition, BAT Centre -Durban South Africa
*2010 Illovu –Sakhithemba Home for the displaced- Mosaics Durban S.Africa
*2010 Indonsa Arts Centre – Mgungundlovu, Zululand -South Africa
*2013 Architecture for Humanity –FIFA -Pictorial Mosaic on a wall for Grass Roots Soccer, Luveve Gwabalanda
Bulawayo
*2015 ZIDKCAD –Zimbabwe-Denmark Cultural Art Dialogue Exchange programme National Galllery Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
N.B. * These are workshops involving school children, street kids, young artists, local community children and
school leavers.
Publications:
Edgars Magazine
Daily news
Chronicle
Herald
Kubatana.com
Art is a language that needs people to understand, write, teach and learn
I am what I am because of what I am, an Artist,
I am the Michelangelo of today, be who you are artistically, paint, sculpt, whatever the world, give a message to the
people, share your talent!
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