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Tamary Kudita: Picturing Zimbabwe

Tamary Kudita:  Picturing Zimbabwe

 

 




Introduction to Tamary Kudita.  1:54 min.  Interview:  Raymond Elman.  Post-Production:  Lee Skye. Music:  Xilo-Ziko.   Recorded via Zoom:  10/31/2021, Harare, Zimbabwe.
 

 

A product of dual heritage, TAMARY KUDITA was born in Zimbabwe. Her ancestry can be traced back to the Orange Free State, the historical Boer state in Southern Africa.

Kudita’s investigation of the impact of colonialism on the family structure, has resulted in exhibitions delving into the history of the post-colonial identity. Her first solo exhibition was held at the PH Center gallery in Cape town, South Africa which explored notions of race and representation. Her previous exhibitions have been held at the Michaelis Galleries also in Cape Town, South Africa titled, Maintaining Memories. Kudita, continued her investigation of history with a touring exhibition titled “African Victorian,” which was held at the National Gallery in Harare as well as the National Gallery of Bulawayo. Her most recent exhibition was a group show held at Ki Smith Gallery in New York City. The exhibition was an examination of how our unchosen histories shape our contemporary state. She currently holds the title of Sony Open Photographer of the Year 2021 from the Sony World Photography Awards. She has been featured on various international media outlets and publications such as CNN International, The Independent UK, Huffington Post, Photo District News magazine, TSA Contemporary Art magazine and a special mention in the British Journal of Photography. She has also been awarded The Vaw Journal Most Inspiring Art Piece Award 2020 and The Voices of African Women Cover Book Award.

Kudita’s photographs are on exhibition at The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach.

Kudita earned a bachelor’s degree of fine arts from Michaelis School of Fine Art at the University of Cape Town.

The videos below were recorded via Zoom, are organized by Success Factor, and run between 30 seconds and 3 minutes. Click on any video. You must be connected to the Internet to view the videos. 

 

 

INSIGHT & INSPIRATION:   1:19 min.




Where did you grow up, and what was your first awareness of art of any discipline?
 

 

EXPOSURE TO BROAD INFLUENCES:  2:34 min.




Please describe Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.
 

 

CRITICAL THINKING:  1:33 min.




Did Picasso continue to influence your approach to making photographs after high school?
 

 

DEVELOP A VOICE:  2:43 min.




You are 27 years old, but you began your exploration of photography with “pinhole” photography. Please explain.
 

 

EXPOSURE TO BROAD INFLUENCES:   2:09 min.




Which photographers were role models or influencers for you?
 

 

DEVELOP A VOICE:   1:42 min. 




What type of large-format camera did you initially use?
 

 

SERENDIPITY:  0:34 sec.




How did you connect with The Betsy Hotel, which is exhibiting your photographs for Art Basel week, 2021?
 

 

CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND:  2:38 min. 




Please describe the series of images you are exhibiting at The Betsy Hotel in 2021.
 

 

CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND:  2:36 min.




Why are all the women in your photographs at The Betsy Hotel wearing black, highly-concealing, Victorian era dresses?
 

 

CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND: 3:01 min. 




Have you created any major series of photographs other than the Victorian series?
 

 

INSIGHT & INSPIRATION:  1:02 min.




What is your favorite movie and why?
 

CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY:  2:52 min.




Have you considered making movies?
 

 

OVERCOMES CHALLENGES TO SUCCEED:  3:00 min. 




Describe a challenging situation with a successful outcome.
 

 

COLLABORATION:  0:37 sec.




Do you make the costumes for your photo sessions, or do you have assistants?