Moffat Takadiwa lives and works in Mbare, (Harare), Zimbabwe's largest township and one of the country's most significant centres of recycling and informal economy.
Renowned for his monumental sculptures made from post-consumer waste—including computer keys, bottle caps, toothbrushes, and toothpaste tubes— Takadiwa transforms discarded materials into intricate woven wall hangings and totemic installations. His practice investigates consumption, inequality, postcolonial identity, and environmental consciousness, while simultaneously celebrating his Korekore heritage.
A leading voice of Zimbabwe's post-independence generation, Takadiwa positions his work at the intersection of artistic production and community empowerment. He founded Mbare Art Space, a dynamic creative hub that mentors emerging artists and promotes sustainable practices through reuse, collaboration, and local engagement.