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Rikki Wemega-Kwawu
Painter, Visual Artist
About Rikki Wemega-Kwawu
Rikki Wemega-Kwawu paints large canvases filled with old African symbols, aiming, in his own words, to recover the spiritual force of traditional African art.
Background
He was born in Sekondi on 3 February 1959. He is mostly self-taught as a painter and is an alumnus of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, United States.
Work
He has been painting since 1981 and moves freely between figurative and abstract work. His pieces are held in private and public collections abroad, including the Dutch Artotheek, and he has shown in many group exhibitions. His painting Ashanti Saga hung in the Artists Speak show at the San Diego Museum of Man from May 2007 to February 2008. Some of his conceptual projects look at globalisation and the African diaspora, and he writes about who gets to judge modern African art.
Frequently asked questions about Rikki Wemega-Kwawu
What is Rikki Wemega-Kwawu's net worth?
Rikki Wemega-Kwawu has an estimated net worth of $200,000 (estimated).
How old is Rikki Wemega-Kwawu?
Rikki Wemega-Kwawu is 67 years old, born February 3, 1959.
What is Rikki Wemega-Kwawu known for?
Rikki Wemega-Kwawu is a Painter, Visual Artist.
What is Rikki Wemega-Kwawu's nationality?
Rikki Wemega-Kwawu is Ghanaian.
Where did Rikki Wemega-Kwawu study?
Rikki Wemega-Kwawu studied at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Maine.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 3 February 1959
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Western
Education
- Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
- Maine
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Sources & References
- "Rikki Wemega-Kwawu". Wikipedia.
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