Vincent Kofi
Vincent Akwete Kofi (1923–1974) a he be Ghanaian artist den academic dem know for ein modernist. sculpture, wich na be inspired by themes such as Pan-Africanism den decolonization. Na dem describe am as "Ghana's most important sculptor".[1]
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | Ghana |
| Name wey dem give am | Vincent |
| Family name | Kofi |
| Ein date of birth | 16 January 1923 |
| Date wey edie | 31 July 1974 |
| Ein occupation | painter, teacher |
| Educate for | Achimota School, Royal College of Art, Columbia University |
| Ethnic group | African Americans |
| Copyright status as creator | works protected by copyrights |
Early life den education
editNa dem born Vincent Akwete Kofi insyd Odumasi-Krobo, Ghana for 16 January 1923.[2][3]
He train for Achimota College, wich na e get de first den foremost art department insyd West Africa.[2]
He sanso study. at de Royal College of Art, London (1952–1955), wey he attend Columbia University, New York (1959).[4] During ein time insyd America, he visit de Barnett-Aden Gallery den ein founder Alonzo Aden. Na he be painted by painter Alex Fournier.[5]
While insyd New York, he learn metal casting den, plus de assistance of de Harmon Foundation, he produce a film for bronze casting top.[2]
Career den experience
editNa dem exhibit Kofi ein work around Africa den Europe. He work primarily insyd wood wey na ein works draw upon de cultural traditions of Ghana ein past.[6]
When Kofi return cam Ghana he teach at de Winneba Teacher Training College (1961–1969) wey na he be Head of Fine Art at de College of Art, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kumasi (1969–1974).
Na sculptures such as Awakening Africa, Crucifix and Blackman's Stoicism influence by Kofi ein interest insyd Pan-Africanism den decolonization.[7]
Kofi den Ghanaian textile artist Charlotte Hagan co-own de Kofhag Art Mart Gallery and Studio.[8]
Na Kofi be a member of de Ghanaian delegation at de First World Festival of Negro Arts, Dakar, 1966, den insyd 1971 he visit India at de invitation of de Government.[2]
Influence
editNa de work of Felix Eboigbe influence by Kofi ein sculptural dynamism.[9] Na El Anatsui be influence insyd ein early years by Kofi, den odas such as Oku Ampofo den Kofi Antubam, insyd dema rejection of foreign influences den turn towards indigenous art forms.[10]
According to US Government officials, na Kofi be de Ghanaian artist wey na he be best known internationally insyd de 1970s.[11]
Ein life matter
editKofi marry Felicia Korkor Djabatey (before 1946), insyd Krobo, Kwaebibirem, Eastern, Ghana. Dem birth to a daughter Janet Ayerko Kofi.[3][12] Kofi die for 31 July 1974.[2]
References
edit- ↑ JEAN, KENNEDY (1992-07-17). NEW CURRENTS ANCIENT RIVERS (in English). Smithsonian. ISBN 978-1-56098-037-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Kofi, Vincent Akwete (1923–1974) - Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism". www.rem.routledge.com (in English). Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "FamilySearch.org". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ Palmer, Cornelia Gerda (1990). Johan Mhlanga, a Swazi Wood Sculptor (in English). U. of Calif., Davis. p. 56.
- ↑ "Alex Fournier working on portrait of Vincent Kofi - David C. Driskell Papers | David C. Driskell Center - University of Maryland". driskellcenter.pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ Picton, John (1998). El Anatsui: A Sculpted History of Africa (in English). Saffron Books in conjunction with the October Gallery. ISBN 978-1-872843-14-8.
- ↑ deGraft-Yankson, Patrique. "Vincent Akwete Kofi's 'Crucifix'". Exploring Visual Cultures (in British English). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ Cultural Events in Africa (in English). African Studies Centre, University of Cambridge. 1971. p. 2.
- ↑ African Arts: Arts D'Afrique (in English). African Studies Center, University of California, Los Angeles. 1977.
- ↑ Akyeampong, Emmanuel Kwaku; Gates (Jr.), Henry Louis (2012-02-02). Dictionary of African Biography (in English). OUP USA. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-19-538207-5.
- ↑ Kaplan, Irving (1971). Area Handbook for Ghana (in English). U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 180.
- ↑ "FamilySearch.org". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
External links
edit- "Vincent Akwete Kofi", FamilySearch