This striking piece by Keith Zenda, from his Everyday Life series, captures the strength, resilience, and tenderness of daily existence. Painted with oil and acrylic on magazine pages mounted on canvas, the work blends bold color with layered textures, bringing vibrancy and depth to an intimate moment. A mother, carrying a heavy load on her head, moves forward with grace while her child clings closely to her side, eyes wide with quiet trust. The contrast between the vivid red, green, and blue fabric against the monochrome tones of the figures highlights both hardship and beauty. Zenda’s work speaks to endurance, care, and the unbreakable bond of family amidst the rhythms of everyday life.

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The Journey We Share

This work portrays a young boy balancing a yellow tin cup on his head while wearing a shirt boldly inscribed Love & Peace. His expression is thoughtful, almost solemn, as if burdened with responsibilities beyond his years. Keith Zenda masterfully combines soft purples and vibrant reds to highlight both vulnerability and quiet strength. The textured background, layered over printed text, reflects the complexity of growing up in Zimbabwe, where daily survival and youthful dreams coexist. It is a celebration of resilience, innocence, and the universal yearning for peace, even amidst hardship.

A4 - Cup of Resilance

Here, a mother breastfeeds her child while the infant clutches a piece of maize, symbolizing nourishment of both spirit and body. Zenda’s palette of violets, reds, and deep blues conveys tenderness and stoic strength. The mother’s gaze is steady, unflinching, embodying the endurance of women as pillars of African society. The background text subtly references seeds, reinforcing the themes of fertility, growth, and continuity. This intimate scene transcends the private act of feeding; it is a declaration of motherhood as both sacred and essential, connecting past and future through unconditional care.

A4 - Bond of Life

A mother carries her baby, who shines in a bright yellow shirt and clutches a small biscuit in his hand. The detail emphasizes the simplicity and significance of everyday nourishment—a treat that is both ordinary and deeply symbolic of care. The mother, dressed in pink, looks determined, embodying resilience and guardianship. Behind them, the faint word Nourished connects the personal scene to broader themes of health, community, and the promise of growth. Zenda captures this intimate bond with sensitivity, celebrating maternal devotion while reminding us that small gestures of sustenance often carry profound meaning for future generations.

A4  - Carrying Tomorrow

A woman strides purposefully, balancing a bag on her head while clutching bananas and a chicken—symbols of sustenance and trade. Zenda uses swirling brushstrokes and earthy tones to emphasize her determination and the rhythm of everyday market life. The backdrop, faintly carrying the phrase Reclaiming Lost Spaces, underscores the power of women to carve out a livelihood within challenging environments. This painting is both portrait and testimony: it acknowledges the labor, dignity, and resourcefulness of women who sustain families and communities while navigating economic pressures with unwavering resilience.

ZA  - Steps of Suvival

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Tsoka dzerwendo

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Mudzimai weMusha (Mushamukudzi)

The Sweet Friendship

The Last Round

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Mother Love (Giraffe)

2 round tables with marble tops

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collection: Daily Life

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The Journey We Share

A4 - Cup of Resilance

A4 - Bond of Life

A4 - Carrying Tomorrow

ZA - Steps of Suvival