Oku Ampofo
Oku Ampofo | |
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Born | 4 November 1908 Amanase, Akuapem, Gold Coast |
Died | 1998 (aged 89–90) |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Alma mater | University and Royal College of Edinburgh |
Occupation(s) | Sculptor and doctor |
Oku Ampofo (4 November 1908 – 1998) was a
Early life
Oku Ampofo was born in Amanase in Akuapem, Gold Coast. He studied medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the university and Royal College of Edinburgh and Glasgow between 1933 and 1939.[2] In 1939 he obtained his medical degree.
Career
In 1950, he began to specialize in the use of medical herbs and exotic medicines.
Ampofo was also an actor and sculptor. He began sculpting during his medical studies in Edinburgh, but later achieved national and international fame.
Artistic practice
Oku performed hardwood and multi-colored work or concrete. His theoretical and imaginary corpus draws inspiration from the cultural and socio-religious aspects of the Ghanaian way of life.[3]
Exhibitions
He exhibited in Senegal, Nigeria, England, the United States, Israel, Brazil and Romania . His work influenced Ghanaian artists, painters, sculptors and potters. He participated in the important Tendances et Confrontations exhibition organized during the
References
- ^ "Oku Ampofo – UncoverED". Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (17 June 2020). "Meet Dr Oku Ampofo the celebrated Ghanaian physician and sculptor". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ a b Bremfi, Michael (15 May 2017). "Dr Oku Ampofo an apostle of herbalism, a man of many talents". Graphic Online. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Oku Ampofo, renowned physician and sculptor". Ghanaian Museum. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Ofori, Oral (5 March 2018). "Late sculptor and Pan-African Dr Oku Ampofo visits embassy of Ghana in Washington DC again". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Ampofo, Oku (1998). Dr Oku Ampofo Sculptures. Oku Ampofo Foundation.