Inside the Fine Art Studio of Alex Ekwueme Federal University
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By JOY JOB
Communication is the life-wire of social existence. Before the advent of various technological devices for disseminating information, African societies use images, signs and symbols as powerful tools for passing information across.
The Department of Fine and Applied Art/music, with Dr Ephraim Ugochukwu, Head of the Department, and Prof. Elom Sunday, Vice- Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State has showcased many sculptural works in the Fine Art Studio.
The cultural heritage of the people has been passed from one generation to another through various artworks. Beautiful artworks such as Ndi Asiri (the gossipers) designed by Mbawuike Cosmas in medium of wood chippings; rug weaving, designed by Arianzu Ogbona Rex; Okobo (flower) made by Ukwa Job; Tie and Tie Tribal Marks by Chiaka Nnodi; and many others, are so beautiful and splendid to behold.