Visual Art Paper 2 (Essay) WASSCE (SC), 2017

Question 3

Write notes on Nike Davies- Okundaye, focusing on:

  1. training;
  2. area of specialization;
  3. five of her achievements and general contributions to the development of art.

 

 

Observation

The candidates identified her as a potter/sculptor, while some discussed her as a bead maker. The question seemed strange to most of the candidates.  Those who followed the requirements were scored accordingly. The candidates were expected to answer in the following way:

(a)        Training
-           She was trained in traditional weaving by her grandmother at Ogidi in
Ijumu, Kogi State.

  •       She was also a product of Osogbo art school.


Area of Specialization

  •       Textile designing
  •       Painting
  •       Art curating
  •       Art education


Achievements and general contributions to the development of art

  •       Founder and director of three art centres in Osogbo, Ogidi and Lagos.
  •       She established galleries in Osogbo, Abuja and Lagos.
  •       She offers free training in all her centres.
  •       She is a collector of artworks.
  •       She has mentored several young artists.
  •       She has exhibited her works across the globe and organized workshop   

      widely.

  •       She has created job for many Nigerian women.
  •       She has produced paintings with the use of symbols derived from Adire

cloth.