Welcome to Hawthorn Galleries
We offer an ever-changing collection of fine art from both locally and nationally renowned artists. Choose from original paintings, prints, sculpture, glass work, bronzes and a wide selection of one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.
Gallery Hours:
- Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
- Phone: 417-866-6688
Featured Artist
Tafunga Bonjisi
Please contact Hawthorn Galleries for availability and prices.
Tafunga was born in 1982 in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. He always wanted to be a sculptor like his older brother, the late Lameck Bonjisi. Tafunga worked with Lameck as a child, learning the basic techniques. After finishing school, Tafunga began sculpting in earnest. Despite starting out in the shadow of his more famous brother, Tafunga's work has attracted many followers since he began as an independent artist in 2000.
His work is dynamic and fluid; his stylized figures have graceful forms and elegant faces. His greatest inspiration was the legendary sculptor Nicholas Mukomberanwa, who taught Lameck. These two generations of great stone sculptors have shaped his career, and he has maintained their emphasis on style and quality. Tafunga's work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, with a solo exhibition at Spirits In Stone Gallery (Netherlands) and group exhibitions including: Gallery ZimArt (Germany); Contemporary Fine Art Gallery (UK); and Park Bench Gallery (South Africa).