(1962 – )
Gillian Rosselli
Contemporary
Overview
Born in Zimbabwe in 1962, Rosselli’s art is characterized by her concerns about the social inequalities surrounding migration and the effects of colonialism. Her most recent series of performances explore themes such as the construction of identity, the adoption of queer labels, the dynamics of family relationships, and the importance of imagining a state of freedom. Rosselli’s artwork has been displayed in numerous local and international exhibitions, including the ground breaking ‘Five Bhobh – Painting At the End of an Era’, which was the first major exhibition showcasing contemporary Zimbabwean artwork, and was held at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town in 2018.
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2017
‘A Day at Sea’, Irma Stern Museum, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

2015
‘Belonging’, Gallery Delta, Harare, Zimbabwe

2008
‘Omniscience’, Rheiner and Reitbauer Studio, Harare, Zimbabwe

2003
‘Kupesana’, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Mutare, Zimbabwe

2002
‘Land and Water’, Gallery Delta, Harare, Zimbabwe

Group Exhibitions
2023
Optimal Vibration Group Exhibition, Graham Contemporary, Johannesburg, South Africa

2022
‘MILK – Current Affairs 2022 – Conversations about the Body’, Nel Gallery, Cape Town, South   Africa

2019/20
‘Fast Forward – The Future of Work in a Green Economy’ International Labour  Organisation (ILO), Harare

2018/19
‘Five Bhobh – Painting at the End of an Era’, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, South Africa

‘Blood Relatives’, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

2015
‘Waste no Waste: Trash is Treasure’, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

2014
‘100 Hundred’, Alliance Francaise de Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

2009
‘A Tribute to Luke Bezeidenhout’, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

2008
‘Ex Pression of Zimbabwe’, Université D’Avignon, Avignon, France

2006
‘Women’s Film Festival’, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

2003
‘African Colours’, HIVOS, Friesland, Netherlands  ‘crossing – knotting’, transpORTale, Nordbahnhof, Berlin, Germany

2002
‘Transmission – Sexual Health and Art’, LIME, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, UK

2000
‘Zimbabwe Biennale’, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Awards
2016
‘Artist of the Year’ Zimbabwean International Women’s Award,  (Nominee)

2015
‘Waste no Waste : Trash is Treasure’, National Gallery of Zimbabwe,  (First Prize)

2000
Zimbabwe Biennale, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2000 (Award of Merit)

1999
F.A.C.T Exhibition, National Gallery of Zimbabwe,  (First Prize)

Longmans Women Exhibition, National Gallery of Zimbabwe,  (Award of Merit)

1998
Zimbabwe Biennale, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, (Award of Merit)

1995
Zimbabwe Biennale, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, (Overall Award of Distinction)

Zimbabwe Biennale, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, (Award of Merit)

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