His creative process celebrates complexity, refusing to reduce cultural influences into digestible fragments for a world that often demands simplification. He enjoys creating work that challenges boundaries, invites recognition of beauty in cultural convergence, and demonstrates that our richest expressions emerge from the vibrant tapestry of our combined experiences.
Simba’s architectural education began in Zimbabwe, where his passion for the built environment was first conceived, and continued in New York, shaping his approach to culturally conscious, community-engaged design. Over the last decade, photography has become an essential tool for exploring identity, documenting cultural intersections, and capturing the patterns, textures, and forms that inspire his broader creative work. His fashion designs reflect his deep appreciation for materiality and pattern, weaving together cultural expression with tactile exploration.
Self portrait - Chiedza Chemukati (Inner Light)
Through collaborative design, deep listening, and meaningful research, I create work that authentically responds to lived experiences. My practice spans community collaboration through participatory and interactive activities, environmental harmony by integrating sustainable practices with natural ecosystems, cultural synthesis bridging traditions with contemporary expressions, and exploration & discovery pushing conventional boundaries.
I work across architecture, photography, and fashion to explore identity, heritage, and shared humanity while collaborating with teams to achieve common goals that amplify our collective strengths.
Art is not merely expression, it is a bridge between heritages, a dialogue between traditions, and a vessel for identity.