Born
AFUBA
Chris
Address: Department of Art Education, Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu, Enugu State. Birth: June 3, 1947, in Nimo, Njikola Local Government Area, Anambra State. Training: Extra-mural studies, University of Nigeria, 1973-1975; HND in fine & applied arts, Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu, 1981, specializing in sculpture. Profile: Opened an art studio in Nimo, 1971;worked at Asele Art Studio, Nsukka, 1972-1973; graphic artist, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976-1977; lecturer, Department of Art & Design, School of Technology, Kano, 1981-1982; art master, Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, and Girls Secondary School, Nimo, 1983;lecturer in sculpture, Department of Fine & Applied Arts, Anambra State College of Education, Awka, 1984; studio master, Uli Art Centre, Amaenyi, Awka, 1986-1989;lecturer in sculpture, Department of Art Education, Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu; works mainly in wood, metal and coiled wire. Member: AKA Circle of Exhibiting Artists. Solo Exhibitions "Okwa Nka Art Exhibition," Anambra State Collegeof Education, Awka, December 3-8, 1984. Group Exhibitions "Mbari Art Exhibition," British Council, Enugu, 1973. National Art Exhibition, National Museum, Lagos, 1974. FESTAC'77, Lagos, 1977. "20th Nigerian Independence Anniversary Exhibition of Art, Crafts and Antiquities," Enugu, September 30, 1980. Kano State Arts Council, Kano, 1982. "Contemporary Art from AnambraState," Kashim IbrahimLibrary, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, March 1985. "African Art: Ota Okocha Ota, Chris Afuba, Chike C. Aniakor," French Cultural Centre, Enugu, June 25-29, 1985. "AKA '86," French Cultural Centre, Enugu, April 14-20, 1986;Franco-German Exhibition Hall, Lagos, May 14-31, 1986. "Nigerian-German Prints," Continuing Education Centre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, October 1986; FrancorGermanAuditorium, Lagos, November 5-19, 1986. "Christian Art Fair," Onitsha, 1987. "AKA'87," Hotel Presidential, Enugu, April 23-May 25, 1987; NationalGallery of Crafts & Design, Lagos, July 2-16, 1987. "AKA'88," Nigerian Union of JournalistsPress Center, Enugu, April 28-30, 1988; Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, May 16-30, 1988; National Gallery of Crafts & Design, Lagos,June 9-23, 1988. "AKA'89," Hotel Presidential,Enugu April19-21, 1989; National Galleryof Crafts & Design, Lagos, June 23-July8, 1989. "Prints from Nsukka:Fourth Printmaking, 1990," Ana Gallery, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, January 29-February 2, 1990. "AKA '90," Hotel Presidential, Enugu, April 1990; Goethe Institute, Lagos, July 417, 1990. Public Collections African Continental Bank, Lagos. Enugu State Council for Arts & Culture, Enugu. Bibliography Okeke, Uche. Art Culture of Anambra State: The Eri Heritage. Nimo, Anambra State: Asele Institute, [1985],50 leaves, bibliog. Exhibition: African Art; Ota Okocha Ota, Chris Afuba, Chike C. Aniakor; [French Cultural Centre, Enugu, June 25-29, 1985. Enugu: French Cultural Centre, 1985]. [13]pp. Reviewed: Tonie Obi Ogbo, "Three Giants 'Invade' Art Show," DailyStar (Enugu), July 13, 1985.
Name of Spouse
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Profession
Artist , Lecturer
Working Experience
Last Update
“Please send your updated CV to: [email protected]” – Editor
© Blerf
All entries available on this Website shall be updated from time to time in order to add, modify or amend the information or contents of an existing entry. Accordingly, no legal proceedings whatsoever shall be entertained by the biographer on account of any information deemed to be inadequate or incomplete.
Recent Comments