MARK BUKU'S BIOGRAPHY
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Mark
Buku
is a native of Accra, Ghana. Growing up in the city of Accra,
one known for its style and artistic exuberance, has inspired
him to capture the essence of his subjects in all the glory of
its rich cultural heritage. With an extreme dedication to his
craft, his style stems in part from a childhood that exerted an
enormous influence on all his paintings. "I prefer to paint
subjects that are representative of many facets of African life.
Among my many favorites to paint are portraits and
landscapes." As
a self taught artist, Mark's style is a blend of realism and
impressionism. His artwork is nostalgic and uplifting. His art
celebrates the traditional values of his culture. Since
receiving his B.A. in Art from Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology in 1992, Mark has always dreamt of
pursuing his lifelong passion to draw and paint. Dedicating all
his creative energy and time into what he loves to do, and that
is to paint. Mark's philosophy is that everyone should have the
opportunity to appreciate and afford beautiful art, it can be
print or original. A true talent whose star continues to shine
brighter and brighter. "To
be excellent, to dare to be great at what I love to do, and to
make a substantial contribution to the lives of people who are
touched by my art is my dream. I take pride and pleasure in
capturing the essence of a particular subject and manifesting it
on canvas, knowing that it will last as an eternal memory."
Mark has earned many awards, was a 4th place winner at the Seventh European Community Art showing organized by the British Consulate in Ghana. His exhibitions span from Canada, the United States and Europe. His work has appeared in the many corporate hallways and offices, renowned galleries including Art Werks, Chicago and Galleria Africana, Chicago as well as many homes across America and Canada |
