Vincent Kofi

Vincent Akwete Kofi (1923–1974) a he be Ghanaian artist den academic dem know for ein modernist. sculpture, wich na be inspired by themes such as Pan-Africanism den decolonization. Na dem describe am as "Ghana's most important sculptor".

 Early life den education 
Na dem born Vincent Akwete Kofi insyd Odumasi-Krobo, Ghana for 16 January 1923.

He train for Achimota College, wich na e get de first den foremost art department insyd West Africa.

He sanso study. at de Royal College of Art, London (1952–1955), wey he attend Columbia University, New York (1959). During ein time insyd America, he visit de Barnett-Aden Gallery den ein founder Alonzo Aden. Na he be painted by painter Alex Fournier.

While insyd New York, he learn metal casting den, plus de assistance of de Harmon Foundation, he produce a film for bronze casting top.

 Career den experience 
Na dem exhibit Kofi ein work around Africa den Europe. He work primarily insyd wood wey na ein works draw upon de cultural traditions of Ghana ein past.

When Kofi return cam Ghana he teach at de Winneba Teacher Training College (1961–1969) wey na he be Head of Fine Art at de College of Art, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kumasi (1969–1974).

Na sculptures such as Awakening Africa, Crucifix and Blackman's Stoicism influence by Kofi ein interest insyd Pan-Africanism den decolonization.

Kofi den Ghanaian textile artist Charlotte Hagan co-own de Kofhag Art Mart Gallery and Studio.

Na Kofi be a member of de Ghanaian delegation at de First World Festival of Negro Arts, Dakar, 1966, den insyd 1971 he visit India at de invitation of de Government.

 Influence 
Na de work of Felix Eboigbe influence by Kofi ein sculptural dynamism. Na El Anatsui be influence insyd ein early years by Kofi, den odas such as Oku Ampofo den Kofi Antubam, insyd dema rejection of foreign influences den turn towards indigenous art forms.

According to US Government officials, na Kofi be de Ghanaian artist wey na he be best known internationally insyd de 1970s.

 Ein life matter 
Kofi marry Felicia Korkor Djabatey (before 1946), insyd Krobo, Kwaebibirem, Eastern, Ghana. Dem birth to a daughter Janet Ayerko Kofi. Kofi die for 31 July 1974.

 References 

 External links 

 "Vincent Akwete Kofi", FamilySearch

Category:1923 births
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Category:Human
Category:Ghanaians
Category:Alumni of Achimota School
Category:Ghanaian male sculptors
Category:Columbia University alumni
Category:Academic staff of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Category:20th-century Ghanaian sculptors
Category:Ghanaian academics
Category:Alumni of de Royal College of Art
Category:People wey komot Eastern Region (Ghana)