ODUTOKUN, Gani

Graphic Artist, Muralist, Painter, Sculptor Address: Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State. Birth: August 9, 1946, in Nsawam, Ghana. Training: BA (First Class Hons), Ahmadu Bello University, 1975, specializing in painting; MA in fine arts, Ahmadu Bello University, 1979. Profile: Full name, Abdul Ganiyu Odutokun; art teacher, NYSC, Esigie College, Abudu, 1975-1976; lecturer, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, from 1976; designed theater decor, Centre for Nigerian Cultural Studies, Ahmadu Bello University; illustrator, Hausa Performing Arts and Music, 1988. Member: Society of Nigerian Artists. Solo Exhibitions Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1971. Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978. "Exhibition of Oil Paintings and Drawings," Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1979. "The Seemingly Unbalanced Equilibrium," Goethe Institute, Lagos, June 10-24, 1981. "Fragments," German Consulate, Kaduna, 1982. Group Exhibitions FESTAC '77, Lagos, 1977. FESTAC '77, Kaduna Chapter, British Council, Kaduna, June-July 1977. "National Art Exhibition," National Theatre, Lagos, September 25-October 1, 1980. "Exhibition of Arts and Crafts," Community Centre, Kaduna, August 1981. "An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings," Goethe Institute, Lagos, June 10-24, 1981. "Directions," Faculty Exhibition, Fine Arts Gallery, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1982. "Nigerianische Kunst Ausstellung," Nigerian Cultural Center, Bonn, Germany, March 18-April 1, 1982; Ingleheim and Berlin, Germany, 1982. "Ausstellung Nigerianische Kunst der Gegenwart," Bonn, Germany, August 9-18, 1982. "People and Streets: Prints and Drawings," Goethe Institute, Lagos, November 3- 16, 1982. National Council for Arts & Culture, Lagos, 1983. "Evolution in Nigerian Art," Lagos, 1984. Kwara State Exhibition of Art, National Theatre, Lagos, 1985. "Silver Jubilee National Art Exhibition," National Theatre, Lagos; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, September 26-October 1, 1985. "Exhibition of Art and Crafts," Avant Garde Gallery, Kaduna, 1986. "Paint Staff '86," Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1986. "First Masters Art Exhibition," Continental Merchant Bank Nigeria, Lagos, November 17-27, 1987. "Art that Works," Avant Garde Gallery, Kaduna, 1987. "Artstaff 87," Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, July 1987. "Tayo Quaye & Gani Odutokun," Alliance Francaise, Kaduna, June 4-10, 1988. 'Treasures of the Asele Institute," Italian Cultural Institute, Lagos, December 10- 23, 1988. "20th Century African Art," Westbourne Gallery, London, May 10-June 3, 1989. 322 Odutokun "Creative Dialogue: SNA at 25," National Theatre, Lagos, November 27-December 10, 1989. "Nat Mokgosi and Gani Odutokun," Africa Centre, London, May-June, 1990. "Contemporary Art from Africa," Square Gallery, London, September 24-30, 1990. "Images of the Nigerian Nation," National Theatre, Lagos, September 28-October 13, 1990. "Contemporary Art from Africa," South Square Gallery, Bradford, England, September 30-October 30, 1990. "Contemporary Art from Africa," Hanover Gallery, Liverpool, England, October 23- November 2, 1990. Commissions Murals, mosaic/concrete, Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna, 1976. Murals, mosaic, Kongo Conference Hotel, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978- 1980. Murals, mosaic, Faculty of Law Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1978. Mural, mosaic, Northern Nigeria Development Council, Kaduna, 1980. Mural, mosaic, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, 1981. Mural, mosaic, "Commerce and Industry," Investment House, Kaduna, 1983. Paintings, oil, 1986 calendar, International Beer and Beverages Industries, Kaduna, 1985. Architectural design, NigerianTobacco CompanyPavillion, Kaduna International Trade Fair, Kaduna, 1986. [with S. O. Adesina]. Sculpture, bronze relief, Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel, Abuja, 1986. Sculpture, metal, "Wheelsof Progress," Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, Bauchi, 1986. Sculpture, metal, "Industrial Man," Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, Akure, 1988. Writings by the Artist An Aesthetic Study of Vernacular Hausa Architecture. MA thesis, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1979. [unpublished]. "Art in Nigeria Since Independence," Chapter 7, pp. 139-151. In: Nigeria Since Independence: The First Twenty-Five Years I edited by Peter Ekeh and Garba Ashiwaju, Ibadan, Heinemann Educational Books, 1989. bibliog. Awards & Honors Second prize, Guinness college painting competiton, 1973; first prize, Double Crown college painting competiton, 1974; best student award, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1975; prize, design competition, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, 1978. Public Collections Asele Institute, Nimo. Lagos University Library, University of Lagos, Lagos. Oilon canvas: "Durbar"; oil on board: "SallahDay Katsina." Works formerly in the collection of the Federal Society for Arts & Humanities, Lagos. National Council for Arts & Culture, Lagos. Oil paintings: "Vulnerable Mighty," 1978, "Segregation," 1978, and 'The City is Happy," 1978; charcoal drawings: "When?" 1976, and untitled, 1979; watercolor: "Zaria City," 1980. National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos. Oil paintings: "Durbar-The Race," 1975, "Durbar-The Emir's Procession," 1975, and "A City in the North," 1979; acrylic/ polymer: "Zaria City," 1977. National Museum, Lagos. Oil painting: "Zaria-Kaduna Road," 1978. Ogbebor 323 Bibliography The Seemingly Unbalanced Equilibrium: An Exhibition of Paintings & Drawings, Goethe Institute, Victoria Island, Lagos, June 10-24, 19811 foreword by Kojo Fosu. [Lagos: s.n., 1981]. 15pp. illus. Fragments; [exhibition held at the German Consulate, Kaduna, April 29-May 13, 1982]. Kaduna: German Consulate, 1982. 15pp. illus. Schliwinski, Otto. People and Streets: Prints and Drawings; [exhibition held at the Goethe Institute, Lagos, 1982]. Lagos: Goethe Institute, 1982. [6]pp. illus. Pruitt, Sharon Yvette. Perspectives in the Study of Nigerian Kuntu Art: A Traditionalist Style in Contemporary African Visual Expression. PhD dissertation, Ohio State University, 1985. Ann Arbor: University Microfilms International, 1987. See pages 508-517 for interview. Broszinsky-Schwabe, Edith. Kultur in Schwarzafrika. Koln: Pahl-Rugenstein, 1988. [illus. (color) only, page 303]. Tayo Quaye & Gani Odutokun; [exhibition held at the Alliance Francaise, Kaduna, June 4-10, 1988. Kaduna: Alliance Francaise, 1988]. [folder], illus. Campbell, Bolaji. "Colour Attitudes: A Critique of Seven Nigerian Painters," Kurio Africana; Journal of ArtandCriticism (Ile-Ife) 1 (2): 42-51, 1989. bibliog. Nat Mokgosi &Gani Odutokun; [exhibition held at the Africa Centre, London, May- June 1990] / text by Olu Oguibe. [London: Africa Centre, 1990]. [4]pp. Oguibe, Olu. "Out of Africa: This Week in London, Some of Africa's Best Artists Exhibit Work," [review of "Contemporary Art from Africa," held at the Square Gallery, London, September 24-30, 1990]. African Concord 5 (Lagos) October 1, 1990, page 52. Ekanem, Peter. "For Arts Sake: West African Artists Exhibit Works in London," [review of "Contemporary Art from Africa," held at the Square Gallery, London, September 24-30, 1990]. African Concord (Lagos) 5 (28) November 12, 1990,