Question 5
- Write notes on Ben Ekanem with particular reference to:
- country
- school attended;
- area of specialization.
- State four of his achievements and contributions to the development of art.
- List any four of his works.
Observation
The question was attempted by few of the candidates. The candidates that attempted this question performed averagely. They were expected to respond to the question in the following manner:
- Nigeria.
- Ahmadu Bello University.
- Sculpture.
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- Trained many artist.
- Produced monumental sculptural pieces.
- Produced murals and mosaics.
- Works for public viewing.
- He attempted the theory of metaphor in sculpture.
- Works are academic inclined.
- Some of his works are commentary on human behaviour.
- Some of his works portray the rich African tradition.
- His works are used to adorn some cities in Nigeria.
- He has exhibited widely within and outside Nigeria.
- He has curated several artists’ works.
- Produced a trophy that was commissioned during the Annual Nigerian University Games (NUGA).