Documentation of two contemporary Ghanaian painters Felix Nicholas Hiengo and Godfred Asamoah Akrofi

Abstract

There are Ghanaian Masters of Art, such as Professor Ato Delaquis and Professor Ablade Glover who have enjoyed much local and international recognition through publications. It is also equally imperative to bring the contributions of Felix Nicholas Hiengo and Godfred Asamoah Akrofi to the lime light for future generations. Contemporary Ghanaian Art History as far as painting is concerned is also developing very fast and there is the need for a corresponding documentation of these great developments for posterity. The purpose of this study is therefore to build a text documentary record on the paintings of two contemporary Ghanaian artists and also highlight their contributions in the areas of Art Education and Cultural Legacy in Ghana. The study employed qualitative approach with a narrative analysis. Review of documents, interview and observation guides were also adopted. Population for the study was five. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the artists for the study. It emerged from the study that the two contemporary Ghanaian artists were realists who had contributed immensely in the development of Ghanaian Art Education and Cultural values by impacting knowledge to students for several years and through documentations on Ghanaian festivals, colour symbolism, hairstyle, music, dance, body arts, ornamental accessories and architectural designs respectively. The study recommends that we should uphold their values and influences on Contemporary Ghanaian Arts by introducing same in Ghanaian school curriculum by the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education so as to help the citizenry in appreciating and embracing patriotism to one‟s motherland.