Ephraim EKAH

Painter · b. July 5, 1962

Birth: July 5, 1962, in Aka Offot, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Training: BA in fine arts, Ahmadu Bello University, 1987, specializing in painting. Profile: Taught drawing and painting, Department of Fine Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, 1987-1988;attended German/ Nigerian workshop conducted by Bern WolfDettlebach, Lagos, 1989. Group Exhibitions "Art for Art's Sake," Sinsemillia Gallery, Lagos, December 4-22, 1988. "German/Nigerian Workshop Exhibition," Goethe Institute and National Museum, Lagos, January-March 1989. "ABUAlumni Exhibition,"National Museum, Lagos,June 1989. "A Step Beyond," National Theatre, Lagos,July 13-22, 1989. "Art for Life," National Museum, Lagos, April19-30, 1990. Bibliography Art for Art's Sake: Sinsemillia Gallery Opening Exhibition, 4-22 Dec. 1988. Lagos: Sinsemillia Gallery, 1988.8pp. illus. [None by Ekah]. "Revolution or Renaissance:YoungArtistsTakeCentre Stage," Times International (Lagos) January 16, 1989, page 34+. A Step Beyond: An Exhibition of Painting and Drawings by Jide Aje and Ephraim Ekah at the Exhibition Foyer, Entrance D, National Arts Theatre, Lagos, July 13th-22nd, 1989. [Lagos: s.n., 1989]. 12pp. illus. Reviewed: Chinwe Uwatse, "A…