Masimba Hwati

Masimba Hwati is an artist originally from Harare, Zimbabwe, who works internationally in sculpture, sound, performance, and video.

An interdisciplinary artist, Masimba Hwati works at the intersections of sculpture, performance and sound. Known for unconventional mixed media and sound sculptures, he examines postcolonial themes by re-appropriating archives and objects and presenting them in new contexts. He collects historical, culturally imbued items ranging from cars to shoes, altering and repositioning them in a contemporary urban setting. His work has juxtaposed dances such as The Detroit Jitt and Zimbabwe Jiti drawing parallels between social and cultural constructs.