NOT MUCH LOVE FOR THE ART INDUSTRY…

Novotel, a French hotel in Accra is one of the very few places in the country who allow artist to exhibit their works for free unlike some other who charge huge sums of money. 
Every month, two artists from different places are brought together to display their artworks in the hotel.

This month, it was the turn of Michael Lokko and Seth Alifo. Nortei , whose brush name is Nortei Lokko, has been in the industry for the past 10 years basing most of his paintings on daily activities and his imaginations. 

Nortei Lokko’s paintings as were displayed on the walls of the hotel had a unique trend and texture; 'the feeling of the artist and the mood according to him counts when painting' he said. 

a painting of a daily activity by Nortei. 

Seth Alifo (Alifo Arts), his partner, has also been painting since childhood and draws his inspirations from daily activities, imaginations and books he reads.
In an interview with them, Lokko and Seth expressed their bitterness over how the continent and the country in particular does not appreciate art work. Seth in addition talked about the very small love Ghanaians have for paintings and artwork.

According to him, there are many painters and artist, however, the centers for exhibition and display are very few making the job more difficult and unattractive.
He added that even among the few, some charge huge sums of money before they allow them to display their artwork which often discourages them. Seth is hopeful that in 10 years to come, the industry will get a firm ground and earn more respect than it already has today.

A forest painting by Seth

On Lokko's part, in about 300yrs to come, there will be no more paintings of African painters on the continent and their descendants will have to travel to Europe, America and the other continents to see the works of their ancestors  if nothing is done about negative attitudes towards arts.
Both artist wish that there were more centers for exhibition to encourage the youth who also want to venture into the field.
Their exhibition was based on the theme ,' Telling the story of our generation ' ,asserting to the fact that every generation has a story to tell. 

Both of these artist were in Art Schools and have always wanted to be artist.



                                                                                       

                         

NORTEI LOKKO
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SETH ALIFO,
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‘BALANCING THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES'

Last Saturday, the, African university College of Communications (A.U.C.C) Chapter of Journalists for Human Rights(J.H.R) organised a clean-up exercise in Adabraka  and its environments under the theme 'BALANCING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES'. 

 The club was supported by Zoomlion Ghana with personnel and logistics.

Zoomlion and some executives and members

The patron of the club, Mrs. Barbara Gyamfi, who was happy about this activity, commended the members and executives for embarking on such an exercise. The president, Mr. James Kojo Dzierkpor, in an interview with Metro TV, said it was only right that the club undertook such an exercise and it was their responsibility to make people aware of their rights. He also said it was very necessary that as a people, Ghanaians should learn to balance their right and responsibilities.

gathering the garbage

some members and executives

The club also spoke at the school's orientation session for the new students and informed students of the aims and objectives and benefits of the club.

communications officer, Ebenezer Campbell Anim and the team spaeking to the Freshers...

A large number of students showed interest in the club and subsequently joined.

The communications officer of the club, Ebenezer Campbell Anim ,the vice president, Christiana Ekenam, Roberta Abbeyquaye, the Deputy Organizer and Gloria Amoah, the financial secretary spoke to the new students. 

 The club's clean up exercise was  supported by Champion Restaurant and covered by Adom Fm, Capital TV and Metro TV.