Who is Uche Okeke?
Who is Uche Okeke?
Uche Okeke’s art emerged at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s history: the twilight of British colonialism and the arrival of political independence, which came in 1960.
Who is usukka Uche?
Uche was appointed lecturer and acting head of Fine Arts Department at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from 1971 to 1985. He transformed their curriculum to have more of a focus on African indigenous art and design which he believed would benefit the development of modern and contemporary African Art.
What are the aesthetic considerations behind Uche okweke’s artistic productivity?
Uche Okokes artistic productivity was backed by several aesthetic considerations coming along with his artistic projects. His early writings seize on the ideas of Pan-Africanism and Négritude. Among others it was the compelling style of his essays that earned the group of young students at the Ahmadu Bello University the title “Zaria rebels”.
What did Okeke study in school?
In school, Okeke studied the Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa ethnic groups, looking for a way to express his Nigerian self. Ancient Nigerian symbols are most commonly found on pottery or in body paintings.
