ZUVALANGAとワイヤー＆ビーズアートを繋げてくれた存在。この世界では皆が知っている有名人。ヨハネスブルグにショップ‘Hotwired studio’を構え、お客さんとの会話を楽しみながら、様々なオーダーに応えている。笑顔の中に自身のアートに対する愛情が溢れている。
The mastermind behind ‘HotwiredStudio’and several other projects. Joseph, the initial connection between bead art and ZUVALANGA, is a man passionate in his art and well-known for his dedication to his customers. His love for his art is reflected in his ever present smile.
鋭いまなざしを持つビーズアート界の天才。一枚の写真から頭の中に立体をイメージし、リアルな動物たちを作り上げる。他のアーティストたちも彼の作品を見て、感嘆のため息をつく。これからのビーズアート界をけん引する存在。
The intense gaze of Tinashe suggests his talent for making surprisingly detailed animal art work. Tinashe’s vivid imagination can transform a simple photograph into a 3D figurine that looks ready to pounce at any moment. Even fellow artists are awed by his realistic creations. Rising through the ranks, Tinashe is destined to become one of the top bead artists in the world.
ビーズワークのスペシャリスト。ためらいなく大胆にビーズを扱い、作品を仕上げていく。様々な話題で盛り上がった彼との会話の中で、彼らのことやジンバブウェのことなどをより深く知ることが出来た。
A beadwork specialist. He is always willing to jump headfirst into the next project. After having many opportunities to chat with Chaplin, he opened our eyes to the world of bead art , Zimbabwe ,and life.
若き期待のアーティスト。先輩たちが手を焼く、小さなアイテムのスペシャリスト。物静かな中に、アートや文化への興味があふれていた。寡黙で優しい彼は私たちをいつも温かく迎えてくれた。
A young and upcoming artist who specializes in smaller artwork such as key chains. His steady focus shows a diligence and maturity. His quiet concentration belies his great curiosity for art and other cultures. He always welcomed us with a warm heart.
ワイヤーバイク、ワイヤーカーのスペシャリスト。定規を使わず正確に切り取ったワイヤーを見事に組み合わせ、完璧に作品を作り上げる。今は亡き温厚な彼の笑顔をいつも思いだす。
A wire art motorcycle and car specialist with an uncanny ability to cut small parts without to scale measuring. Although he passed away several years ago, I can easily recall his warm, joyful smile.
その名の通り、力持ちの大男。よく笑い、よく喋る、心優しい彼は、ワイヤー＆ビーズアートの枠を超え、溶接やステンドグラス、縫物、木工、どんなものでも大胆に作り上げていく頼れるアーティスト。
As his name suggests, Bigboy is a man of larger stature, which is matched by the size of his heart. He loves to laugh and talk with anyone nearby. He is a capable bead artist, but also adept at welding, stained glass, needlework, and woodwork.
