Doris Rogers
Doris Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 21, 1929 Georgetown, British Guiana. |
| Died | September 22, 2016 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Guyanese |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Howard University Pennsylvania State University |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Fine arts |
| Institutions | University of Guyana University of Benin |
Doris Elrina Rogers (née Vantull; 21 November 1929 – 22 September 2016) was a
Early life
Rogers was born in Georgetown, British Guiana. She grew up in the small settlement of Rose Hall, in the country's east, but returned to Georgetown to attend Central High School. After completing her leaving certificate, Rogers began teaching at a Roman Catholic school in Port Mourant.[1] Originally a science teacher, she developed an interest in art and in 1967 won a UNESCO scholarship to attend the South Australian School of Art (now part of the University of South Australia). When she returned to Guyana, she took up a position as an advisor to the national Ministry of Education, additionally teaching art at Bishops' High School.[2]
Academia
Rogers moved to the United States to further her education, spending several years in
Returning to her homeland, Rogers became a professor at the University of Guyana in 1988. [3] She was the coordinator of the Division of Creative Arts until 2003, and oversaw the introduction of the university's first fine arts degree in 1990.[4] Rogers was interested in spreading and maintaining the knowledge of African art among the Afro-Guyanese population. She was the founder of Revival and Perpetuation of African Culture (RAPAC), an organisation devoting to protecting the intellectual property rights of practitioners of African cultural traditions. Rogers was also inspired by Indo-Guyanese practices, and once led a study tour of India alongside Bernadette Persaud. Her own artwork was exhibited in Guyana, North America, Nigeria, and India.[5]
Later life and honours
Rogers retired from the University of Guyana in 2008 and was made a
References
- ^ a b c In Tribute: Emeritus Professor the late Doris Rogers, Stabroek News, 1 January 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ a b c Prof Doris Rogers passes away, Stabroek News, 29 September 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ Prof Doris Rogers remembered as dedicated educator, Stabroek News, 30 September 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ Four outstanding women honoured for contributions to the Arts, Kaieteur News, 19 October 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ Prof Doris Rogers made significant contributions to Guyanese art and culture, Stabroek News, 2 October 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ Message of Condolence from His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the passing of Professor Emeritus, Dr. Doris Elrina Rogers Archived 2017-12-01 at the Wayback Machine, Government of Guyana, 1 October 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2017.