Rekeni
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Oil PaintDescription
"Rekeni", meaning Precision Striker in Shona, is the heart of Keith Zenda’s Kune Kose Kose series — a vivid portrayal of youthful focus, confidence, and intensity. With a piercing gaze and a slingshot drawn tight, the boy radiates sharpness and readiness. In Zimbabwean village life, precision is survival — whether scaring off birds or defending crops. This work celebrates that instinctive accuracy and quick thinking. Keith’s mixed media technique brings the slingshot out of the canvas, while the powerful texture and bold expression invite the viewer into the boy’s world. True to the theme, his eyes follow you from every angle, (Kune Kose Kose - From Every Angle) making it feel like you're in his line of sight. Rekeni is more than a portrait — it’s a symbol of skill, spirit, and the cultural strength found in the hands of the young.Try it!
