I AM SHERMAN BALOYI

I am a non-conformist multidisciplinary artist from Harare, Zimbabwe. Through paintings, drawings, digital art, and other visual experiments, I explore the vibrant essence of my African people. My work spans design, visual art, and photography. Each body of work reflects my profound love for my people, and the diverse influences both in subject matter and the artistic direction.

Background

In 2006, I graduated with a National Diploma from the Institute of Art & Design at Bulawayo Polytechnic. In 2015, I launched my own design studio called OnaDsgn. The studio specializes in various areas including brand identity, packaging design, editorial design, campaign strategy, content production, user experience design, and user interface design.

Community

Over the last five years I have opened my studio for internship, equipping creative students with on-the-job skills. In 2023 I also started my content channel which mainly produces content designed to nurture progressive communities. Onaso content spans environment and climate issues, entrepreneurship, I also give talks on the transforming power of creativity, & brand experience.

Influences

Layering is the essence of my artistic expression: I use it to accentuate the subject matter in my figuration, and also to appropriate the intricate and vibrant layers of African material culture. These structured layers intertwine, influencing my perspectives and shaping my creative thinking. I also delve into the complexities of representation, striving to capture and celebrate the ethereal beauty of blackness in its purest and most authentic form.