May 9, 2024 • 14 mins
Our host Darriel Roy interviews artists Barry Lungu, Tonderal Mujuru & Keith Zenda. Their artwork is displayed on Zim Holiday and Art & Swiss Zim Heritage online gallery, a collaboration between two respected companies showcasing the rich cultural offerings and artistic brilliance of Zimbabwe.
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(00:18):
Hello and welcome. Thank you somuch for watching. This shows all about
giving you insights and showcasing brands thathelp you to live your best life and
give you confidence. As always,I want to kick start your morning with
some motivational advice to help you tofeel inspired and energize to start your day
today, I will talk about theimportance of understanding that belief is the key
(00:39):
that unlocks our greatness. The realityis belief is the foundation of any great
discovery or accomplishment made by men.Everything you see in the world all began
with someone who had a great ideaand through a relentless belief in that idea,
went on to innovate and create.Belief is the key that unlocks our
greatness, because without belief in ourselves, we wouldn't have the pass to push
(01:00):
through doubts and obstacles. Belief isone of the most single most powerful emotions,
as belief throughout history has proven tocreate unparallel innovations, create trailblazers,
and has the power to make nonbelievers believers through faith, make your misstates,
make the decision to begin replacing doubtswith absolute certainty, and watch how
(01:21):
the universe matches your certainty with endlessopportunities. As the saying goes, your
faith can move mountains and your doubtcan create them. Next up on the
show we have artists Barry Lungu,Tondrel Majuru and Keith Zenda. Their artwork
is displayed on Zim Holiday and Artsand Swift zim Heritage Online Gallery, a
collaboration between two respected companies showcasing therich cultural offerings and artistic brilliance of Zimbabwe.
(01:47):
Arry, thank you so much forbeing on the show today. Your
artwork is vibrant and intricate, andeach painting seems to have a story behind
it. I particularly love the VictoriaFalls painting. Tell us what inspires your
work? Thank you so much forthat question. What inspires my work is
the world around me, especially inAfrica, with so much of color,
(02:07):
the textures, a lot of thingsthat inspire one year when he wants to
take art is a profession. Allthose whisper to me the beauty and wonder
of the continent. I pains translatesthe feelings within me to share my interpretation
of the world. Each stroke andmy paintings is the reflection of my emotions.
(02:28):
A piece of my being on canvas. I'm inspired by love and loss,
I joy and sorrow, by theendless possibilities of creation. And I
can say, is my voice,my outlets, my way to express the
deect of my being. In everypiece that I create, I leave a
piece of myself behind, a testamentto the inspiration that drives me. What
(02:50):
I do when I want to createa piece of art is usually I go
out out the end of the worldexperience, sort of like soak in the
atmosphere. Sometimes I take with memy skates book, or sometimes I can
just use like my photographic references toGod's sort of like the idea that I
would just use in the studio.Sometimes I go with the intention of looking
(03:14):
for a particular scene, or othertimes I just come across the scene and
then it captures me, keptures myattention, which I would then later on
kept you onto the congress. Inever not of ideas. This all sorts
of ideas that I come across thatI want to paint, but sometimes that
I not really have t work onmany ideas, so I go on one
(03:36):
particular term or sometimes I just waitthem as a serious When visiting Swiss and
heritage I noticed that all of yourpaintings are almost sold. What's it been
like seeing people from all over theworld appreciate and purchase your art? Thank
you? I must say, it'sbeen such a pleasure to see my work
going into a lot of forms weightstruly appreciated, and the kind of feedback
(04:01):
that I get is what also motivatesme to paint every morning up to like
into the late hours of the night. It's such a pleasure when you have
your work bringing play, bringing somuch joy and being appreciated all over the
world. I got my work collectedalmost on every continent, every continent,
(04:26):
and it is something that keeps megoing. And if I get the opportunity
to also travel to those places wheresome of my week has been as well.
I may not really be able togo to everyone or every institution where
it's collected, but what your pleasureit would be to go to like any
other place where it is like inany of every other continent. Is well
(04:49):
to see the kind of work thatI've done for me in Africa, in
Zimbabwe, being on to see iton the world's way it has been collected
yet, so I must say,yeah, something that is literally drives me
to continuously want to experiment and bringin some new ideas that can be appreciated
all over the world as well.It's quite a good pleasure for me.
(05:13):
And speaking about bringing people together,how important is it for you to bring
your Zimbabwean roots to your paintings.Yes, speaking of bringing us here in
the world artistically together universally, itis very very important that I bring my
zimbabwe grooves to my artwork because there'sa lot of stories that Simbabwe has to
(05:35):
offer to the world in such adynamic country with such a colorful heritage that
I feel like it is it's goodto be shared with the rest of the
world. So many stories. Soit's to share and tel from this beautiful
country in Southern Africa, and Ifeel these are stories that can be harmonized
(05:57):
with others all over the world iswell, which can actually bring people together
and create harmony and peace there bysharing the joy that we are all yearning
for here in the world. Soyeah, it is very very important that
we have that sort of synergy ofmy work and compelling it also with the
(06:21):
others all over the world to bringthat important universality that we all yient for
Thank you Tandral, thank you somuch for being on the show today.
So you specialize in visual arts,specifically in acrylics and oils, and what
really stands out about your work ishow realistic your portraits are. Tell us
(06:45):
about your work and how creating artignites your passion for innovation. If one
let me introduce myself again. Myname is Tondre and Juru. I am
an artist from Simbawe and thank youso much for having me on this beautiful
show is Change. I specialize invisual as and I don't only use oos
in artlipts but also chuckles in thepastels. My passion for art lies and
(07:12):
capturing the butt and the scenes ofmy subjects it worldlife, human portraits,
pets, portraits, and a littlebit of abstract. I do this in
a way that is unique, realisticand expressive. For me, innovation comes
from pushing myself to limit, experimenting, using different mediums and trying new techniques
(07:38):
and the steals my artriks. They'renot just paintings on pictures or paintings on
wars, or paintings on converses orpaintings on paper, but their stories.
I try to maintain this approach tomy artwks that is unique and effacultive as
(07:58):
well. My heart not only todepict the physical world, but also the
beauty that lies within our world life, the beauty that lies within the human
speech, and also the beauty thatlies within our nature. It lies,
and I strongly take my artworks asa form of animal conservation as well.
(08:20):
Especially on my world life artworks,I think I'm advocating on behalf of the
voiceless animals. And you mentioned thatcultural values inspires you tell us about that
message and what it means for you. That's a good note and that is
very very very correct. Growing upin this Margla, I have been deeply
influenced by the rich cultural traditions andvalues of my community. In particular,
(08:46):
the concept of the ibundu we callit the ubundu concept, which means human
need towards others is yet very confoundimpact on me. This philosophe emphasizes the
importance of EmPATH kindness and combussion andinforms my world view and my approach to
(09:07):
life and art. In my addresstryto confect these values and to capture the
essence of the people, animals andplaces to me oban is not just a
concept, but the way of life'sAfrican too strongly believe that we are directly
connected to our environment as well asanimals. If we ate our environment the
(09:28):
envelopment in aspect, if we loveour environment in nature at large, bid
animals and everything else they love inrespect aspect, these things they are all
connected spiritually, these different aspects ofthe environment, they are connected. That's
what we strongly believe. And themoment you start to respect and relate them
(09:50):
as real be real life, youget in upper understanding that we have to
take care of environment in such away that it takes care of aspect.
So in Africa world connected with yourenvironment. That's how we maintain our surroundings.
That's how we live together with whateverthat we relate to and Tandre.
(10:15):
You're also giving back to the communitywith the ad sales of your work.
Tell us about that mission and howpeople can support it. Thank you so
much. Yes, that's correct.I'm incredibly passionate about using the ACT to
support community and make a positive impactto the people. I in fact,
for each and every artwork that Isell, I donate a certain passion to
(10:37):
organizations that your people and those organizationsthat your individuals that I need in my
community. By purchasing my attwork,you're not only supporting my passion for creating
ACT, but also you're contributing tomake it different the levels of those in
need. Likewise, I'm building afamilycake clinic in my community and it's in
(11:03):
a location well by there more thansix thousand hours old, and to not
that there's no any single health institutionin this location, it breaks my heart.
I'm building this health institution so thatpeople can can benefit. Can he
have youalth facilities closer to their homes. So it's a humanitarian initiative that I
(11:30):
started in twenty twenty two, andI've been using proceeds from our cells to
purchase the medical equipment to build theinfrastructure. So this health institution is going
to give life to people. It'sgoing to solve people's problems in the health.
So I'm so happy and something thatI'm so proud about that I'm making
(11:54):
a difference in my community. Thankyou so much, Thank you so much
for being on show today. Iknow that you were mentored by someone named
Cato de Moyo and he inspired you. Tell us about how he inspired you
and the symbolism behind your work.Bethol Moyo played a significant role in my
artistic journey. He inspired me withhis passion for add in the dedication to
(12:18):
his craft, which motivated me topursue my own artistic dreams. The symbolist
in my work often draws from myculture or heritage, as will is the
experiences in the values that I aldedto you and Keith. Many of your
portraits display your rich Zimbabwean roots.How you been able to bring your passion
(12:39):
and culture together Throughout my career createdNumeria's portraits that celebrate my Zimbabbling heritage.
Some of my notable pieces include aseries of paintings that features women in a
traditional African attire such as Tari Roe, Tarry Romans or who even goes the
beauty of the world and you knowgiving this again name names, it's our
(13:01):
belief that when you give a childa name, that means something in human
based in your life. So andinspired to paint women, Bese was raised
by single mom love the strength thatshe she showed me to bring my creativity
in cultural health together. I incorporatedvibrant colors, patterns and motives that are
(13:22):
commonly founded Bob with textiles in art, I also use chicken feathers, like
if you see some of my paintings, So I'm surrounded with natural things that
I can use for my art andkid Ukraine an art center to give back
to your community to help the underprivileged. How has it been using your passion
to give back? Starting the Accenterwas a humbling and eye opening experience.
(13:46):
It was a way for me togive back to my community and shame my
passion for art with others. TheSailers provided a creative outlet for underprivileged children
and adults, giving them a chanceto express themselves through act. I have
seen fisty ended the transformative power ofart and the positive impact it can heave
(14:09):
on people's lives. Growing up inthe raw areas, I didn't give an
opportunity to cull clear exposure to showmy talent because there was no at centers,
there is no at studios, therewill no att just around. But
for me, I want to givea chance to the role their community so
that those talented you think the rawcommunity can give a chance to showcase the
art of exposure and give it backto my community with my art Thank you
(14:33):
for watching. The Darro Russia wasavailable on Roku, Amazon Fire tv,
are Heart Radio, and Apple Podcasts.
Hello and welcome. Thank you somuch for watching. This shows all about
giving you insights and showcasing brands thathelp you to live your best life and
give you confidence. As always,I want to kick start your morning with
some motivational advice to help you tofeel inspired and energize to start your day
today, I will talk about theimportance of understanding that belief is the key
(00:39):
that unlocks our greatness. The realityis belief is the foundation of any great
discovery or accomplishment made by men.Everything you see in the world all began
with someone who had a great ideaand through a relentless belief in that idea,
went on to innovate and create.Belief is the key that unlocks our
greatness, because without belief in ourselves, we wouldn't have the pass to push
(01:00):
through doubts and obstacles. Belief isone of the most single most powerful emotions,
as belief throughout history has proven tocreate unparallel innovations, create trailblazers,
and has the power to make nonbelievers believers through faith, make your misstates,
make the decision to begin replacing doubtswith absolute certainty, and watch how
(01:21):
the universe matches your certainty with endlessopportunities. As the saying goes, your
faith can move mountains and your doubtcan create them. Next up on the
show we have artists Barry Lungu,Tondrel Majuru and Keith Zenda. Their artwork
is displayed on Zim Holiday and Artsand Swift zim Heritage Online Gallery, a
collaboration between two respected companies showcasing therich cultural offerings and artistic brilliance of Zimbabwe.
(01:47):
Arry, thank you so much forbeing on the show today. Your
artwork is vibrant and intricate, andeach painting seems to have a story behind
it. I particularly love the VictoriaFalls painting. Tell us what inspires your
work? Thank you so much forthat question. What inspires my work is
the world around me, especially inAfrica, with so much of color,
(02:07):
the textures, a lot of thingsthat inspire one year when he wants to
take art is a profession. Allthose whisper to me the beauty and wonder
of the continent. I pains translatesthe feelings within me to share my interpretation
of the world. Each stroke andmy paintings is the reflection of my emotions.
(02:28):
A piece of my being on canvas. I'm inspired by love and loss,
I joy and sorrow, by theendless possibilities of creation. And I
can say, is my voice,my outlets, my way to express the
deect of my being. In everypiece that I create, I leave a
piece of myself behind, a testamentto the inspiration that drives me. What
(02:50):
I do when I want to createa piece of art is usually I go
out out the end of the worldexperience, sort of like soak in the
atmosphere. Sometimes I take with memy skates book, or sometimes I can
just use like my photographic references toGod's sort of like the idea that I
would just use in the studio.Sometimes I go with the intention of looking
(03:14):
for a particular scene, or othertimes I just come across the scene and
then it captures me, keptures myattention, which I would then later on
kept you onto the congress. Inever not of ideas. This all sorts
of ideas that I come across thatI want to paint, but sometimes that
I not really have t work onmany ideas, so I go on one
(03:36):
particular term or sometimes I just waitthem as a serious When visiting Swiss and
heritage I noticed that all of yourpaintings are almost sold. What's it been
like seeing people from all over theworld appreciate and purchase your art? Thank
you? I must say, it'sbeen such a pleasure to see my work
going into a lot of forms weightstruly appreciated, and the kind of feedback
(04:01):
that I get is what also motivatesme to paint every morning up to like
into the late hours of the night. It's such a pleasure when you have
your work bringing play, bringing somuch joy and being appreciated all over the
world. I got my work collectedalmost on every continent, every continent,
(04:26):
and it is something that keeps megoing. And if I get the opportunity
to also travel to those places wheresome of my week has been as well.
I may not really be able togo to everyone or every institution where
it's collected, but what your pleasureit would be to go to like any
other place where it is like inany of every other continent. Is well
(04:49):
to see the kind of work thatI've done for me in Africa, in
Zimbabwe, being on to see iton the world's way it has been collected
yet, so I must say,yeah, something that is literally drives me
to continuously want to experiment and bringin some new ideas that can be appreciated
all over the world as well.It's quite a good pleasure for me.
(05:13):
And speaking about bringing people together,how important is it for you to bring
your Zimbabwean roots to your paintings.Yes, speaking of bringing us here in
the world artistically together universally, itis very very important that I bring my
zimbabwe grooves to my artwork because there'sa lot of stories that Simbabwe has to
(05:35):
offer to the world in such adynamic country with such a colorful heritage that
I feel like it is it's goodto be shared with the rest of the
world. So many stories. Soit's to share and tel from this beautiful
country in Southern Africa, and Ifeel these are stories that can be harmonized
(05:57):
with others all over the world iswell, which can actually bring people together
and create harmony and peace there bysharing the joy that we are all yearning
for here in the world. Soyeah, it is very very important that
we have that sort of synergy ofmy work and compelling it also with the
(06:21):
others all over the world to bringthat important universality that we all yient for
Thank you Tandral, thank you somuch for being on the show today.
So you specialize in visual arts,specifically in acrylics and oils, and what
really stands out about your work ishow realistic your portraits are. Tell us
(06:45):
about your work and how creating artignites your passion for innovation. If one
let me introduce myself again. Myname is Tondre and Juru. I am
an artist from Simbawe and thank youso much for having me on this beautiful
show is Change. I specialize invisual as and I don't only use oos
in artlipts but also chuckles in thepastels. My passion for art lies and
(07:12):
capturing the butt and the scenes ofmy subjects it worldlife, human portraits,
pets, portraits, and a littlebit of abstract. I do this in
a way that is unique, realisticand expressive. For me, innovation comes
from pushing myself to limit, experimenting, using different mediums and trying new techniques
(07:38):
and the steals my artriks. They'renot just paintings on pictures or paintings on
wars, or paintings on converses orpaintings on paper, but their stories.
I try to maintain this approach tomy artwks that is unique and effacultive as
(07:58):
well. My heart not only todepict the physical world, but also the
beauty that lies within our world life, the beauty that lies within the human
speech, and also the beauty thatlies within our nature. It lies,
and I strongly take my artworks asa form of animal conservation as well.
(08:20):
Especially on my world life artworks,I think I'm advocating on behalf of the
voiceless animals. And you mentioned thatcultural values inspires you tell us about that
message and what it means for you. That's a good note and that is
very very very correct. Growing upin this Margla, I have been deeply
influenced by the rich cultural traditions andvalues of my community. In particular,
(08:46):
the concept of the ibundu we callit the ubundu concept, which means human
need towards others is yet very confoundimpact on me. This philosophe emphasizes the
importance of EmPATH kindness and combussion andinforms my world view and my approach to
(09:07):
life and art. In my addresstryto confect these values and to capture the
essence of the people, animals andplaces to me oban is not just a
concept, but the way of life'sAfrican too strongly believe that we are directly
connected to our environment as well asanimals. If we ate our environment the
(09:28):
envelopment in aspect, if we loveour environment in nature at large, bid
animals and everything else they love inrespect aspect, these things they are all
connected spiritually, these different aspects ofthe environment, they are connected. That's
what we strongly believe. And themoment you start to respect and relate them
(09:50):
as real be real life, youget in upper understanding that we have to
take care of environment in such away that it takes care of aspect.
So in Africa world connected with yourenvironment. That's how we maintain our surroundings.
That's how we live together with whateverthat we relate to and Tandre.
(10:15):
You're also giving back to the communitywith the ad sales of your work.
Tell us about that mission and howpeople can support it. Thank you so
much. Yes, that's correct.I'm incredibly passionate about using the ACT to
support community and make a positive impactto the people. I in fact,
for each and every artwork that Isell, I donate a certain passion to
(10:37):
organizations that your people and those organizationsthat your individuals that I need in my
community. By purchasing my attwork,you're not only supporting my passion for creating
ACT, but also you're contributing tomake it different the levels of those in
need. Likewise, I'm building afamilycake clinic in my community and it's in
(11:03):
a location well by there more thansix thousand hours old, and to not
that there's no any single health institutionin this location, it breaks my heart.
I'm building this health institution so thatpeople can can benefit. Can he
have youalth facilities closer to their homes. So it's a humanitarian initiative that I
(11:30):
started in twenty twenty two, andI've been using proceeds from our cells to
purchase the medical equipment to build theinfrastructure. So this health institution is going
to give life to people. It'sgoing to solve people's problems in the health.
So I'm so happy and something thatI'm so proud about that I'm making
(11:54):
a difference in my community. Thankyou so much, Thank you so much
for being on show today. Iknow that you were mentored by someone named
Cato de Moyo and he inspired you. Tell us about how he inspired you
and the symbolism behind your work.Bethol Moyo played a significant role in my
artistic journey. He inspired me withhis passion for add in the dedication to
(12:18):
his craft, which motivated me topursue my own artistic dreams. The symbolist
in my work often draws from myculture or heritage, as will is the
experiences in the values that I aldedto you and Keith. Many of your
portraits display your rich Zimbabwean roots.How you been able to bring your passion
(12:39):
and culture together Throughout my career createdNumeria's portraits that celebrate my Zimbabbling heritage.
Some of my notable pieces include aseries of paintings that features women in a
traditional African attire such as Tari Roe, Tarry Romans or who even goes the
beauty of the world and you knowgiving this again name names, it's our
(13:01):
belief that when you give a childa name, that means something in human
based in your life. So andinspired to paint women, Bese was raised
by single mom love the strength thatshe she showed me to bring my creativity
in cultural health together. I incorporatedvibrant colors, patterns and motives that are
(13:22):
commonly founded Bob with textiles in art, I also use chicken feathers, like
if you see some of my paintings, So I'm surrounded with natural things that
I can use for my art andkid Ukraine an art center to give back
to your community to help the underprivileged. How has it been using your passion
to give back? Starting the Accenterwas a humbling and eye opening experience.
(13:46):
It was a way for me togive back to my community and shame my
passion for art with others. TheSailers provided a creative outlet for underprivileged children
and adults, giving them a chanceto express themselves through act. I have
seen fisty ended the transformative power ofart and the positive impact it can heave
(14:09):
on people's lives. Growing up inthe raw areas, I didn't give an
opportunity to cull clear exposure to showmy talent because there was no at centers,
there is no at studios, therewill no att just around. But
for me, I want to givea chance to the role their community so
that those talented you think the rawcommunity can give a chance to showcase the
art of exposure and give it backto my community with my art Thank you
(14:33):
for watching. The Darro Russia wasavailable on Roku, Amazon Fire tv,
are Heart Radio, and Apple Podcasts.
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