GRi Arts & Culture 28 – 01 - 2003
British Council boss opens pottery
exhibition
Accra (Greater Accra) 28 January
2003- The Director of British Council, Dr Terence Humphreys on Monday called
for the strengthening of by-literal relationship between Ghana and United Kingdom.
He said the two countries needed
to enhance and create awareness of their democratic values and processes as
well as work in partnership to strengthen good governance and human right
within the Commonwealth.
Dr. Humphreys said this when he
opened a six-day pottery and ceramic exhibition under the theme, "The
modernity of traditional values/works- the essences of development."
The British Council Director
said
Samuel Lovi, the exhibitor said
the essence of the work was to portray and blend the value of traditional
norms, culture and creative works with modern colour and techniques to enhance
its quality, value and durability.
The over 50 works which are
mainly decorative pieces of pottery/ceramics product include, double headed
comb vase, shell cook vase, lizard vase, akwaaba plate, coasters, village
landscape, double space candle holder, cone candle holder and Bimbila coffee
table.
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