ABOUT ZULU HERU
Zulu Heru is a multi-talented Artist hailing from Richmond, Virginia, currently residing in San Francisco, California. Zulu is an army veteran, engineer, crane operator, and innovative sculpture Artist known for his incredible ability to create stunning multimedia Afrocentric sculptures using discarded materials.
Zulu’s journey as an artist began long before he arrived on the West Coast. Having served as a tank Commander in the US Army, Zulu discovered his passion for creating art from scrap metal, industrial parts, and found materials. His talent was undeniable, calling him to withdraw from the Army and pursue his passion for sculpting full-time.
With a BFA in Fine Arts from Howard University and over a decade of welding and metal fabrication experience, Zulu is a master at turning discarded metals into thought-provoking art. Zulu has assisted and collaborated with some of today’s most innovative sculptors, unwavering in his artistic dreams and determined to inspire the next generation of artists to do the same, regardless of how big their ambitions may be.
ARTIST CV
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024
Fresh Start, The Midway, San Francisco, CA
The Jacka Art Experience, The Loom, Oakland, CA
Are You Comfy?, Third Space, San Francisco, CA
2023
Steampunk Masquerade 10, Public Works, San Francisco, CA
Legacies, Aziz Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Priscilla Gallery, Las Vegas, NV
Aquarian Vision, Los Angeles, CA
2022
Sole Folks Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
RESIDENCIES
2023
Robot Heart Foundation Residency at The Loom, Oakland, CA
SEED, Sola Contemporary Residency, Los Angeles, CA
GRANTS
2024
Man Pavilion Honorarium Grant, Burning Man Project, San Francisco, CA
2023
Burning Man Honorarium Grant, Burning Man Project, San Francisco, CA
Sand Mandala Foundation, CA
Inner Child Foundation, San Francisco, CA
PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS
2023
Farmer the Rigger, Burning Man Project, Black Rock City, NV
2022
Da Wa Da, Catharsis on the Mall, Washington, DC
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
2023
Creative Culture Club Salon, Oakland, CA
The Widley Institute, Seattle, WA
True Art Speaks, Burning Man Project, Black Rock City, NV
Art: The Other 51 Weeks, Robot Heart Foundation Residency, The Loom, Oakland, CA
Healing Through Art, Diversity and Empowerment at Burning Man and Beyond, Black Burner Project and We Are from Dust, The Midway, Oakland, CA
EDUCATION
2018
BFA, Howard University, Washington, DC
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