Abstract

Autobiographical study is a leading tradition in academic scholarship to recreate the artistic voyages of world‟s leading writers/artists. It affords the public the opportunity to benefit from insights of the socio-historical background that informs the choice of artistic strategies as well as the biases in the diverse experiences from which the writer/artist‟s creativity derives. This artist‟s self-presentation is therefore a celebration of the artistic career of one of Africa‟s greatest printmakers, Bruce Onobrakpeya. It examines the evolution of his professional experience, challenges, successes, and the demand for artistic continuity and adventures. The aim is to challenge the younger generation of artists to explore all positive avenues to develop their talent and skills and, in so doing, contribute to the artistic achievement of the country