Meet Ndudzo, the sculptor par excellence

For a man who has been with hard material like wood and stone, Ndudzou00e2u20acu2122s craft makes the viewer to have a sense of the figures he makes PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
For a man who has been with hard material like wood and stone, Ndudzou00e2u20acu2122s craft makes the viewer to have a sense of the figures he makes PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

It’s quite amazing to think that Christian Ndudzo’s fascinating sculptures were once part of a tree. The talent, time and patience that go into carving each piece from motswiri wood are undeniably meticulous. Arts & Culture’s MOMPATI TLHANKANE visited Ndudzo’s studio where he viewed the sculptor’s work up close and personal

Based at Thapong Visual Arts Centre, Ndudzo could be seen cutting wood with his electric saw. The smell, textures and colours of the wood after being chopped mark the beginning of a journey from imperfection to excellence.  Speaking of excellence the tables he has carved from wood are displayed before his studio.

The sight of the sculptures is a nonverbal experience where bark, saw inscriptions and brisk fragments differ with Ndudzo’s brilliant craftsmanship. Some look so real they look like they could spring to life.

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