A rhino’s horn is not just keratin—it’s a birthright. A legacy❤️‍🩹. The very embodiment of its soul. Yet we hack it away,-for its own good?-while poachers butcher them for ours. What cruel irony that protection and predation carve the same mutilated shame.💔 
 
These burnt billions bank notes flying from its stumped horn could never redeem what we’ve stolen.💔The tears don’t lie: -we’ve auctioned extinction to the highest bidder for useless “currency”. Shame on us—the cruelest species on this bleeding planet we call home.💔 
 
As a Pencil Knight, I don’t just draw—I rage. I mourn😭This isn’t a painting. It’s a funeral in oils💔. A scream smeared in brushstrokes. A last plea pressed onto canvas before the silence comes.❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 
 
God forgive us for trading living miracles for dead men’s myths.❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

Weighed in Bills, Paid in Tears

The Eagle

She tilts her face to the wind—nostrils flared, eyes pooling with the blue of distant storms. The air carries whispers only she can translate: the iron-scent of fading life, the echo of bones returning to the earth. They call her ‘devil.’ ‘Thief.’ But she is the keeper of the unwritten pact—the one who cleanses what the sun cannot bleach, who laughs so the savanna does not weep.💝 
This is for the outcasts-, those who feel unnoticed. The scavengers. The silent guardians. For every creature branded ‘villain’ for doing what must be done. The wind, earth and sun remember what the world forgets.💝💝💝

The Wind’s Secret

She waits, observes, and strikes only when the moment is right. In a world that glorifies haste, nature reminds us that true power often comes from patience, awareness, and perfect timing. 
…..and did you know….Leopards are solitary, elusive masters of adaptation. They thrive because they understand their environment intimately—knowing when to move and when to simply watch. Perhaps we could learn from them.💝 
 
What has patience taught you in your own journey?

Silent Observer

From the darkness he emerges—not with a roar, but with the quiet strength of charcoal and intention. This lion is my tribute to the wild that shaped me. 
I walk this path in gratitude—for every mentor who sharpened my pencils, every hand that lifted me across borders, every soul who helped me find a voice to speak for those animals and people who cannot. 
The journey continues, one stroke at a time. Not because I am fearless, but because the calling is greater than fear. The wild gave me purpose. My art is how I give back. 
Hand-rendered with reverence. Shared with hope. 
💝For Earth’s uncrowned kings—may they forever reign💝

King of Shadows

From the golden hush he watches—not with a snarl, but with the fierce clarity of sunlight cutting through the Savana sky. This wild dog is my tribute to the silent threads of instinct and loyalty that hold the wild—and us—together. 
I walk this path with reverence—for every elder who taught me to truly see, every guide who lit the way, every heartbeat that reminds me we are bound in one great, breathing pack. 
The work goes on, stroke by stroke. Not because the road is smooth, but because the voiceless need champions more than I need comfort. The African soil planted purpose in my spirit. My art is how I answer that calling. 
Drawn with respect. Shared with urgency. 
💝 For the guardians of the balance—may their chorus echo forever. 💝

Hunter's Gaze - The Wild Dog

This vibrant painting, titled "The Last Round," captures the joy and camaraderie of three elderly men engrossed in a lively card game. The expressive brushstrokes and warm, bold colors highlight their animated gestures and laughter, creating a dynamic and nostalgic atmosphere. The scene is set in a humble yet inviting environment, emphasizing the simplicity and depth of human connection. Their colorful attire and carefree expressions reflect a celebration of life and community, reminding viewers of the enduring value of friendship and shared moments.

The Last Round

This vibrant painting by Barry Lungu, rendered in his signature Township style, 
captures a woman cooking sadza, the national staple dish made from maize. Stirring a large pot over an open fire, she embodies resilience and tradition, dressed in colorful attire that reflects the lively spirit of African township life. The energetic brushstrokes and vivid colors bring warmth and movement to the canvas, celebrating the essential acts of preparation and nourishment. This artwork not only captures a daily ritual but also highlights the deep cultural connection between people, food, and the rhythm of community life.

Daily Life

"The Announcement" by Barry Lungu is a vibrant celebration of community, tradition, and the power of shared news. Three men sit around a radio, their brightly colored outfits reflecting both individuality and cultural pride. The radio, central to the composition, symbolizes connection—between generations, between rural and urban life, between the past and the present. Behind them, a bold, patterned backdrop evokes African textile design, grounding the scene in Zimbabwean heritage. Lungu captures a moment of attention, curiosity, and unity—reminding us of the days when a single announcement could bring people together, stir emotions, and spark change. This painting is not just a nostalgic nod to a bygone era, but a reflection on how stories, voices, and news shape our identity and collective memory.

The Announcement

"The Warrior" is part of Keith Zenda’s dynamic Kune Kose Kose series. This powerful mixed media portrait captures the fierce spirit of a young boy holding a slingshot — not as a toy, but as a traditional tool of survival. In Zimbabwean villages, slingshots are often used to protect crops and homes, especially from baboons. With intense focus and unshakable pride, the boy becomes a symbol of everyday bravery, strength, and youthful defiance. Keith has painted this piece with extraordinary presence — no matter where you stand, the boy’s eyes follow you, (Kune Kose Kose - From Every Angle) as if he is watching, guarding, and challenging the world around him. The textured realism, combined with cultural truth, brings the village warrior to life, reminding us that real power can live in the smallest hands.

The Warrior

This is a collection of paintings by Keith - to View them seperatly pls either go to Artplacer and find them separatly or go to Artsy where they are listed under Keith - with the exception of the young boy with glasses upside down where the price is usd 5000 the price is usd 3000 for the others.  The sizes are all 29x21cm ie A4 and will be delivered rolled

10 Oil Paintings on Magazine and Canvas

African Vibes

Zim Vibes

York

Chiedza

A bold portrayal of ancestral power and sensual ritual, this painting captures an African woman adorned in traditional beads and regalia, channeling the duality of strength and nourishment. Her lower body bears the fierce visage of a lion, a symbol of protective instinct and wild energy, painted on her buttocks—a provocative metaphor for untamed spirit. Between her legs rests a clay pot, from which traditional beer flows into the open mouth of a man on the earth below, invoking ceremonial offerings and the sharing of abundance. 
 
Set against a mysterious background, a faded face emerges—possibly a spiritual overseer or ancestral presence—bearing silent witness to the ritual’s intensity. The work evokes themes of femininity, transformation, spiritual exchange, and the primal energies that connect humans to nature and the divine.

Spirit of Ferocity and Fertility

This painting is a striking visual narrative rooted in Zimbabwean totemism (mitupo) and ancestral communication. The central woman, adorned in zebra patterns, represents both the vessel and the spirit medium—a bridge between past and present. Her gesture, holding a clay pot, invokes kupira, the sacred act of making offerings to the ancestors. Surrounding her are symbolic footprints and handprints, signifying ancestral presence and spiritual guidance. 
 
The zebra and lion totems merge in layered forms, representing unity between different lineages or ancestral spirits. The watchful male figure, half-emerging, symbolizes the spiritual observer—one who is both grounded in reality and connected to deeper realms. This painting honors the way totem, gender, and spirit coexist in Zimbabwean cosmology, showing that identity is not singular but woven through animal, earth, and ancestral line.

Matare

thi sis the text for Kupira This powerful painting draws from the Zimbabwean totem (mutupo) tradition, where animals represent identity, ancestry, and spiritual protection. The central figure is a woman whose body merges with a zebra, symbolizing harmony, adaptability, and pride. The zebra is a totemic animal in many Shona clans and stands here as a visual metaphor for the deep connection between human and spirit, woman and ancestor. Her open arms and clay pot evoke nourishment and ritual, while the painted hands and feet around her suggest ancestral presence and guidance. This work honors the belief that one’s totem is not only heritage but a spiritual compass, passed through blood and embodied in everyday acts of strength, grace, and cultural continuity.

Kupira

The Currency of Survival

This powerful and symbol-rich painting by Keith Zenda brings together themes of birth, vision, feminine strength, ancestral guardianship, and nature's duality. The cracked egg revealing an eye, flanked by a lion, elephant, and a skull on the ground, suggests deep spiritual awakening and the interconnectedness of life, death, and knowledge.

Mother of the Wild Spirit

Rebirth in Motion captures a dramatic moment of transformation, as countless human figures emerge from a giant broken egg. Some crawl, some run, all striving toward light and freedom. Symbolizing awakening and new beginnings, the piece reflects on the struggle of rebirth—personal, collective, or national—and the unstoppable drive of people to rise beyond confinement into hope and possibility.

Rebirth in Motion

A charcoal smilse, pastel grace-her eyes tell our story. The strength, the fire, the beauty of an African girl. Unfiltered. Unbroken.

Soul in Shades

A child's eyes hold the deepest truths-untouched by time, unbroken by struggle. This is the quiet strength of Africa: beauty that persists, even when the world looks away.

Innocence Uncovered

Afro Beauty by Florah Maphosa is a striking Afro Pop Art series that channels the vibrant, repetitive visual language of Andy Warhol but transforms it through the lens of African identity and femininity. Like Warhol’s exploration of celebrity and consumerism, Maphosa explores self-expression and cultural heritage. The bold color blocking, intricate floral details, and rich contrasts between dark skin tones and bright backgrounds echo Warhol’s pop aesthetic while incorporating symbols of African beauty and strength. The flowers represent growth and mystery, blending personal identity with cultural pride. Maphosa’s self-portraits are not just reflections of herself but a statement on Black beauty and empowerment, making her work both personal and universal.

Eclypse

Love Veiled

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This powerful piece explores themes of vulnerability, strength, and the interplay between human and animal, as well as the influence of ancestral presence. A kneeling African woman, tenderly holding her breasts, is flanked by a roaring lion, its fierce gaze mirroring hers through a striking visual alignment of their eyes. Meanwhile, the subtle presence of an old man in the background adds a layer of depth, suggesting the weight of tradition and heritage. The painting invites the viewer to ponder the complex relationships between power, identity, and the natural world.

Entwined Fates

SwissZim Heritage.gallery proudly debuts at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, introducing Artgal.Online—a digital platform bridging Swiss precision and Zimbabwean soul. This dynamic collaboration celebrates cultural fusion through contemporary and heritage-inspired works, connecting collectors worldwide to powerful narratives rooted in identity, tradition, and innovation.

The Hamptons Fine Art Fair July 2025