The
current chairman, Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Lagos State Chapter,
Oliver Enwonwu has been elected as president of the professional body.
According to an SMS sent by Sir Chuka
Nnabuife, the new president, Oliver was elected yesterday (Saturday August 25)
during SNA’s convention held at the Recreation Cenre, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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| Oliver Enwonwu |
The
message which listed Nnabuife among the new executive members as General
Secretary also included: Mrs Victoria Ukut, Vice President (East); Alhaji
Mahmud Muhammed V.P. (north); Mr Eze Obizue, V.P, (middle-belt); Financial
Secretary, Comrade Igbe David; Treasurer, Yemi Oladipo; Assistant Secretary,
Tochukwu Okide; Publicity Secretary, Nwachukwu Onuorah. Ex-officio: Uwa Usen, Dr Best Ochigbo
and Dr Harry Bazumu.
The new
president of the artists’ body, Enwonwu was born in Lagos. His bio
states: he holds a first degree in biochemistry and post-graduate
qualifications in applied geophysics and visual art all from the University of
Lagos. He went through an apprenticeship / studio practice under his father.
His
works centre on diverse expressions of identity in an increasingly globalized
world dominated by mass communication. He also explores the effects of post-colonialism
and address issues of self-discovery, history and social organization.
He
has curated many shows for emergent and established artists and exhibited
extensively in Nigeria, New York, Ireland and South Africa. Enwonwu is a member
of several bodies including the Art Galleries Association of Nigeria and the
Visual Arts Society of Nigeria. He is the founder and executive director, The
Ben Enwonwu Foundation and member, Advisory Board, The Art Exchange Limited.
Enwonwu is also chairman, Society of Nigerian Artists, Lagos, chief executive,
Revilo, an art publishing company, director, Omenka Gallery and founder and
editor, Omenka Magazine.
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