Art Residency

Troy Makaza

The works created during Troy Makaza’s residency will be presented in a solo exhibition at the gallery from 5 December to 9 January. Titled Leave the Door Open, this new body of work explores pivotal, patriotic moments in Zimbabwe’s history, drawing parallels between the nation’s trajectory and the experiences of its citizens.

Makaza has developed a distinct visual language — an abstract-figurative mode that renders his ideas tangible to both sight and touch. His practice transcends the conventional boundaries between sculpture and painting, embodying both disciplines simultaneously. This synthesis, the outcome of sustained experimentation, has led to a new artistic category that remains deeply rooted in the contexts he inhabits.

This residency was held as part of GALERIE FARAH FAKHRI’s partnership with the French Institute of Côte d’Ivoire.