Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy
Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy | |
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Born | |
Died | 17 December 2012 | (aged 60)
Known for | Painting |
Chinwe Ifeoma Chukwuogo-Roy
Chukwuogo-Roy was appointed
Early life and education
Chinwe Chukwuogo was born in
Career
Chukwuogo-Roy took up painting professionally in 1988.[9] Her portrait of the 1990–2000 Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999.
She gained international fame for painting the official
Other high-profile commissions include portraits of Kriss Akabusi and the Lord Mayor of Norwich.[11] Chukwuogo-Roy was commissioned by Martin Keown to paint Arsenal's Highbury Stadium in London.[3]
In 2003, Chukwuogo-Roy represented the United Kingdom at the European Council Committee in Paris, advising on Contemporary African Art and Artists. In December that year, she also instigated and organised the "Celebrate" Exhibition for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Abuja.[12]
Chukwuogo-Roy exhibited throughout Britain,, Paris.
There has been a permanent exhibition of her work in the Menzies & Hancock Rooms at the University of London's School of Advanced Study since May 2006.
She was a founder member of the renowned Sudbourne Printmakers, involving several leading Suffolk artists.[14][15]
In December 2012, after a lengthy illness with cancer, she died at her home in Hacheston, near Framlingham, Suffolk.[9]
Style and concepts
Chukwuogo-Roy created paintings, prints, and sculptures that are predominantly
Recognition and awards
Chukwuogo-Roy won many awards and was featured prominently in the international media, both for her art and also for her charitable and educational work with young people. A biography entitled Chinwe Roy – Artist, published by Tamarind Books, is now studied by children in the UK as part of the National Curriculum.[18]
In 2003, Chukwuogo-Roy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of East Anglia.[19] In 2008, she was invited to address the Cambridge Union.[20]
In 2010 Chukwuogo-Roy was made a Member of the Most Excellent
Collections
Examples of Chukwuogo-Roy's work are held in many public and private art collections, including that of Queen Elizabeth II, that of former
Personal life
She married Roderick Roy in 1980. They had two sons, Rogan and Alasdair, and a daughter, Nwiru. They also have a grandson. Chukwuogo-Roy was an ardent Arsenal F.C. fan.[3]
Chukwuogo-Roy was afflicted throughout her life by myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that weakens the muscles, but still managed to travel extensively.[3]
References
- Bonham's, 16 March 2011.
- ^ "Chinwe CHUKWUOGO-ROY M.B.E.: Death" Archived 7 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine, East Anglian Daily Times, 22 December 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f Verna Wilkins, "Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy obituary", The Guardian (London), Other Lives, 30 January 2013.
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- ^ "Painter and illustrator Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy passes away" Archived 1 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Nigerian Watch, 28 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Sculpting and painting for the Crown" Archived 16 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Nigeria First, 18 December 2003.
- ^ "No. 59090". The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 June 2009. p. 22.
- ^ Wilkins, Verna (30 January 2013). "Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy obituary". the Guardian. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d Craig Robinson, "Hacheston: Tributes to acclaimed artist Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy after three year battle against cancer" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, East Anglian Daily Times, 22 December 2012.
- ^ "Portrait shows Queen as head of nations", The Daily Telegraph, 11 March 2002.
- ^ Sowole, Tajudeen (8–14 January 2006). "Chinwe… Brushing Kings and Lords". African Arts with Taj.
- ^ "Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy" Archived 7 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, AfricaResource.com, 27 June 2006.
- ^ "NEWS ARCHIVES: 2006". Institute of Commonweath Studies. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008.
- ^ "EADT", 17 April 2009.
- ^ Sudbourne Park Printmakers.
- ^ Sandra Gibson, "Contemporary Arts Centre, Greenland Street, 7th March – 5th May 2008" Archived 11 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine (review), Nerve.
- ^ "Chinwe Roy, Queen's Portraitist Passes On", The Guardian (Nigeria), 29 December 2012.
- ISBN 978-1870516594.
- ^ Honorary Graduates of the University, University of East Anglia. Archived 25 January 2013 at archive.today
- ^ "cus.org". Cambridge Union.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Chukwuogo-Roy's website
- "Tribute to portrait colossus, Chukwuogo-Roy", Arts with Tajudeen Sowole, 27 December 2012.
- "Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy on Suffolk's African History month" Archived 19 April 2013 at archive.today, first broadcast on 7 October 2010, BBC News Online.
- The Guardian (London) obit