Bryanston sculptor takes on recycled art
Bryanston sculptor Innocent Manjengenja has taken on an environmentally friendly medium, allowing his climate change activism to shine through his art.
Local stone sculpture Innocent Manjengenja has taken to a new medium, not only creating beautiful unique pieces but also positively contributing to the environment.
Known for his Shona-inspired stone artwork at the Bryanston Market, he now also uses recycled materials to create an array of pieces, include lizards and turtles that are made solely out of recycle coffee pods.
According to Manjengenja his artwork has changed and evolved according to the world that we are living in today. As an activist for climate change, incorporating recycled material made the most sense.
“I have entered the world of recycling, saving the environment so I express myself through my creativity.”
His inspiration for recycling came from a friend immigrating to Canada who gave Manjengenja a coffee machine and a bag of coffee pods.
“The very first day I used the machine I was sad about having to throw away the cups [so] I kept them for some time, I knew I would use them one day but I didn’t know what it was. One day the idea came to me, that is how I started.”
Manjengenja added that the response to the new medium has been overwhelming, tourists and members of the community alike have shown an interest in the art as it is very light in weight to carry back home.
Interested in purchasing one of the unique pieces of art? Visit Innocent Manjengenja at the Bryanston Market.
He also continues to take on commission work
Details: 0731844946; innomanje@gmail.com
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