Analysis of Painting Experiments of Rukeme Ufuoma Noserime
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The paper is an art experimental study of Rukeme Ufuoma Noserime. Eclectic nature of visual art has brought about various experimentations on material, theme, style and technique. These experiments have been initiated by individuals and groups with the intention of promoting Nigerian indigenous art. Many of such art experiments syntheses have attracted scholars’ interest and published in local and international journals. Yet, there is dearth, of research and publication on this painter and art educator. This study analyses Rukeme’s family and education philosophy and art experiments from thematic, stylistic, media and technical perspectives. Finding reveals Noserime’s painting experimental exploration in paint and non-paint media. His philosophy and choice of painting themes is hinged on African culture. This is hopefully to promoting African identity and sustaining indigenous cultural heritage. His art experiment has produced several art works; drawing, paintings and thermoplastic engravings, with stylistic prowess in latent realism, impressionism, expressionism, abstract, nillism, Glucol and ‘Tenebrous drawing’. He has published and co-authored publications in drawing, painting and graphics. Rukeme Ufuoma Noserime has contributed significantly to the growth and development of contemporary Nigerian art. This study hoped its findings will provoke further scholarly interest on contemporary artists and Rukeme Ufuoma Noserime in particular.
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