Momodou Ceesay (born 1945 in Banjul, Gambia) is an artist and author.[1][2][better source needed]
Momodou Ceesay | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 Banjul, the Gambia |
| Nationality | Gambian |
| Education | Wesleyan University University of Poitiers La Sorbonne |
| Known for | Painting |
Early life
editCeesay's early education was in Banjul, followed by scholarships and academic studies at Suffield Academy and Wesleyan University, Connecticut (USA). In 1970, he received a bachelor's degree with majors in languages and literature.[3] He continued his studies in France at the University of Poitiers and La Sorbonne. For his studies of the French language, Ceesay received diplomas from each of these universities.[3]
Career
editAfter graduation, Ceesay decided to become an artist. Essentially self-taught, he creates acrylics, watercolors, and serigraphs. In his printmaking, Momodou produces small editions by hand, without a mechanized studio. One of his earlier serigraphs entitled "Evening Works" was selected by UNICEF as one of their 1976 designs.[3][4]
Exhibitions
editSolo:
- Goethe Institute, Lagos, Nigeria
- La Gruta Galeria, Bogota, Colombia
- National Museum of History, Teipei, Taiwan
- Theatre National Sorano, Dakar, Senegal
- University of Massachusetts Library, Boston
- Galerija Likovnih Samorastnikov, Trebnje, Slovenia
- Ille-lfe Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Group:
- Gallery of Art, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
- Canterbury Museum, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Studio Museum in Harlem, New York
- ISC Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles
- International Biennial of Color Graphics, Switzerland
- Museum of African American Art, Los Angeles
- Golden State Mutual Insurance Company, Los Angeles
- National Center for Afro-American Artists, Boston
- "Africa Now!", World Bank, Washington, DC (2007–09)[5]
- "Voices of Courage", Freedom To Create Prize Exhibition (2010) [6]
- Mojo Gallery, Dubai (2011): "As It Is! Contemporary Art from Africa & the Diaspora" [3]
Bibliography
editBooks and articles about Momodou Ceesay:
- Donahue, Benedict. "The Cultural Arts of Africa", Washington, D.C.: University Press of America, 1979. See page 167.[7]
- Fosu, Kojo. "20th Century Art of Africa", Zaria: Gasklya Corporation, 1986. Illus. See pages 155–156. (Addit.Ref: Contemporary African Art, 1977)
- Gardella, David. "Momodou Ceesay of the Gambia", African Arts (Los Angeles) 7(4): 40–41, summer 1974. illus.[8]
- "Massachusetts: African Contemporary Art"; [exhibition, Gallery of Art, Howard University, Washington, D.C., 30 April – 31 July 1977]. Washington, D.C.: The Gallery, 1977. [31]pp. illus.
- Harper, Mary. "A Distinctive Style", [review of Exhibition of Gambian artist Momodou Ceesay at Safari Afro-Gallery, London (1989)]. West Africa (London) no. 3755: 1314, 7–13 August, 198. illus.[9]
- Kennedy, Jean. "New Currents, Ancient Rivers: Contemporary African Artists in a Generation of Change". Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1992. illus. See page 94.[10]
References
edit- ^ Gambian Writers, Wordpress.com. Source: Amazon.com. Posted 28 July 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ AllAfrica.com (7 September 2012). "The Creative Genius of Momodou Ceesay - the Renown Gambian Painter". ProQuest 1038383313.
- ^ a b c d The Mojo Gallery
- ^ "The African Artist". video.alexanderstreet.com. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ http://go.worldbank.org/OTUMNK93F0 [dead link]
- ^ "Freedom to Create - Artists :: Momodou Ceesay". Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ "The Cultural Arts of Africa", Benedict Donahue http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/1431135
- ^ "Momodou Ceesay of the Gambia", David Gardella http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID:siris_sil_557364
- ^ "A Distinctive Style", Mary Harper http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID:siris_sil_522649
- ^ *"New Currents, Ancient Rivers: Contemporary African Artists in a Generation of Change", Jean Kennedy JSTOR 219581
External links
edit- "Voices of Courage" Freedom To Create Prize http://www.freedomtocreate.com
- "The Creative Genius of Momodou Ceesay" https://web.archive.org/web/20121005214503/http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/the-creative-genius-of-momodou-ceesay-the-renown-gambian-painter