MORE ABOUT ZACK

Born in Makonde, Zimbabwe, Zach currently lives in the Western Cape. He studied not only visual arts, but movement and dance, theatre and Drama. Mukwira has over the years shared his talent and skills by teaching drama, the spoken word and visual arts at institutions catering to special needs. He was the “New Signatures” Competition 2014 First Prize winner, and has had several exhibitions.

He draws his inspiration from old African stories, myths and legends passed down through the generations. These stories are woven into everyday life situations and people he sees in the streets. Zach is a learned man and studied visual arts, movement, dance, theatre and drama. Over the years Zach has helped to bridge the gap between children with disabilities and the able bodied, offering to share his talent and skills by teaching drama, the spoken word and visual arts at institutions catering to special needs. Zach has a motto in life :

“Think Lucky – if you fall into a river, check your pockets for fish.”