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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| NORTEI LOKKO CLICK HERE |
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| SETH ALIFO, CLICK HERE |