Story Teller
Medium
PaintingMaterial
Oil PaintDescription
Story Teller turns the familiar Road Runner chicken—one of Zimbabwe’s most beloved traditional dishes—into an unlikely narrator wrapped in sophistication. Dressed in a formal suit and tie, the bird becomes a humorous yet thoughtful symbol of how stories travel through everyday life. In rural Zimbabwe, Road Runners are more than food; they are part of family gatherings, shared meals, and childhood memories. By giving the chicken a human role, Magiga playfully elevates a humble creature into a keeper of tales, hinting that wisdom and humour often come from the simplest, most overlooked corners of Zimbabwean culture.Try it!
