“Kuseka KweMoyo” (The Smile of the Heart)
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In “Kuseka KweMoyo”, Keith Zenda captures a moment that is both tender and symbolic — a young boy wearing his father’s oversized glasses, his face lit up with a curious smile. The image is playful, but beneath the humor lies a powerful message about aspiration, legacy, and identity.
The boy’s gesture — trying on the adult world — reflects a deep and universal act: children imagining who they might become. In Shona culture, a father is not just a parent, but a figure of wisdom, strength, and guidance. To wear his glasses is to peek into his perspective, to momentarily carry the vision of a man, while still held in the innocence of youth.
The textured magazine background, with fragments of headlines and images of people holding certificates or papers, further supports this idea of potential and future roles. The artwork becomes a bridge between generations — between the playful now and the responsibilities to come.Try it!
