Amos Supuni
Amos Supuni, born in Malawi, in 1970. In 1989 after completing his secondary school, Amos became involved with a catholic youth group in Tafara, a high density housing area outside Harare.
A nun, Sister Catherine was the driving force behind the community self help project or unemployed youth, she was able to get donations in order to buy a load of stone and tools. This was the start of the projectīs workshop, Sister Catherine enlisted the help of Tapfuma Gutsa, whose studio was also based in Tafara, to come and give lessons to the youth group.
In 1991, Amos spent six months in Tanzania as part of a cultural exchange program. It was an experience he thoroughly enjoyed which greatly broadened his artistic base.
When he returned he was selected to become part of the Chapungu artistīs residency program.
Due to his experiences, Amos is very community orientated and likes to encourage and teach those who are starting to sculpt.
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