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Graphic Art In Nigeria by ugo2u(m): 10:11am On Feb 24, 2011
what do you think of graphic art in Nigeria. I used to think that there are many graphic artist in Nigeria but it seems that they are only few
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by Aseye(m): 11:56am On Feb 24, 2011
why do u say so Ugo?
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by ugo2u(m): 12:55pm On Feb 24, 2011
its because what I see mostly are just people that think there is excess money in graphics and just learn one or two things and then recycle. devoted CGI artists are few and far between
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by lightheart(m): 3:46pm On Feb 24, 2011
@Ugo, hav u done a census or u r jst assumin?? E biakwa ozo, Guy, me I believe we've got more dan enuff sef, as in more dan enuff worldclass sef!!
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by ogbodoobi1: 11:50pm On Feb 25, 2011
i am so much impress about dat question,i am one of de best designa in my area.dere ar lot of graphic designa out dere
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by ugo2u(m): 1:53am On Feb 26, 2011
greeat care to share?
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by ogbodoobi1: 5:14pm On Feb 26, 2011
thanks, i realy appreciate, iamlokin for a job. please if u need any graghic artist t in ur canpany i will like to apply.
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by Blazing99: 9:51am On Feb 28, 2011
Yeah Ugo I kinda agree with you but I'll phrase it this way - there are several graphic artist in Nigeria but the ones with passion and skill for the trade are few.
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by ugo2u(m): 10:43am On Feb 28, 2011
my point exactly.
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by OKX(m): 6:43pm On Feb 28, 2011
@ugo_2u

thats a weak premise to base ur opinion on.
Lack of visibility (in some circles) doesnt equate to inexistence.

Outside a relatively small circle, who knows of u? (no disrespect)

multiply d same scenario b d number of well designed flyers/posters/brochures/montages (designed by artists) used daily, or d number of printing presses turning out stuff- n ur argument is weakened.

Have u checked out d works turned out by art graduates nationwide, or followed up on d artists careers?

Like lightheart asked, wot is d basis 4 ur opening premise?
Dis forum hardly qualifies as a measuring index, n given d challenges facing d average nigerian, online presence is hardly a reliable index either.

Wot u can say is that not many nigerian artists have an 'adequate' public image.

And dats understandable cos d bulk of d business r from person-2-person referrals, not online browsing. (an assumption on my part, but backed by experience n observation. this holds true even in more developed countries)

Besides, good artists tend 2 congregate: so if u dont know many- dats telling u something. smiley lol

@Blazing
d same applies 2 u.
Y do u say there r few, cos u dont know them? Or cos their works dont cross ur path?

When Avatar was in production, practically all d 'good' design houses in d US were involved in some stage of d production pipeline. I know 3 nigerians who contributed 2 d movie.
A bunch of my pals sell 3d models online- including urs truly.
another bunch send illustrations 2 comics abroad.
U just have 2 b in d circle 2 know wots happening- and quite a lot is happening!

Thing is, most artists who haveĀ  visibility dont necessarily flaunt d fact that they r nigerian- its all about d art.

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Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by ugo2u(m): 9:08pm On Feb 28, 2011
relative small circle you call it? lmao grin when other nations gather together to improve one another we 9ja choose to go all solo ninja. oh well to each one his opinion. its just an observation. why this is being blown up is what I dont understand. sheeeeeesh
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by OKX(m): 10:32pm On Feb 28, 2011
we all operate in relatively small circles- twasn't personal.
i dont get wot u mean by 'its being blown up', pls clarify.

somehow tho, i think u either misunderstood, or missed my point entirely.
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by ugo2u(m): 12:57am On Mar 01, 2011
guess it hit the bar grin, was quite stressed out yesterday. anyway its all good, my apologies for the misunderstanding
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by Blazing99: 9:32am On Mar 01, 2011
@ OKX if they are not so few. Where are they?? I dont mean those that know how to do coreldraw and work in business centers. I'm asking for those very passionate in trade and creativity.
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by lightheart(m): 10:02am On Mar 01, 2011
@blazin99, dey r busy making moni, upping dia games nd conquering new lands!

@ugo, if dem no comment, wahala. Dem comment, its now blown up. Oga monitor, c d sense in wot is bin said. Its a healthy discussed to a good point u raised

@OKX, u r so on point!! #Gbam
Re: Graphic Art In Nigeria by OKX(m): 10:25am On Mar 01, 2011
@Blazing
c'mon man.
where is the platform for these passionate chaps to showcase their skills, so that u can see them?

believe me, they exist- but most are so caught up in the challenge to keep their heads above water, that u don't come across them easily.
that's why i said, u have to be in their circle(s) to know them.

also, don't write off all those chaps in biz centers etc. for some its just a means to an end, or an avenue to gather resources, so don't think their present position reflects lack of passion or skill.

for some, access to a laptop/internet is a luxury.

our environment isn't particularly suited for the creative arts, most skilled artists will choose to 'sell' their services to a more appreciative audience- most cases abroad. (i used to send illustrations to a kiddies book company in the UK, they paid peanuts at the time- but given the exchange rates it made sense in naira. i had to give up all rights to the pics tho- i couldn't even sign on them. those were d terms. i was a lot younger/desperate then. now, id tell them to take a flying leap)

a lot of people i know are engaged in similar activities. there's actually a global demand for african art/expressions- and a lot of 'smart' practitioners are taking advantage of it. they do it quietly in their corners, and if u don't know 'em, u will never know. lol. but its largely about survival (most r exploited)

my point largely tho, is- until u have created a user-friendly platform for these artists to be made visible- we cannot say for a fact that they either exist in any number (or don't, for that matter)
we can only argue/postulate based on the experiences gained from the conditions within our small sphere of influence- and thats not very scientific.

wot i can say we lack, is professionalism in our conduct- but that should be differentiated from skill and passion or creativity, (those, we have in spades)

@lightheart
lol.
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