Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu

Etso Clara Ugbodaga-Ngu known as Ugbodaga-Ngu, was a Nigerian artist. Born in 1921 in Kano, Kano State Nigeria, she left a lasting mark on Nigerian culture and politics.[1][2] Her art featured vibrant colors and portrayed strength and purpose. Notably, her geometric style evolved from earlier works like "Market Women" (1961).

Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu
Born
Etso Clara Ugbodaga-Ngu

1921 (1921)
Kano
Died1996 (aged 74–75)
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
EducationArt teacher's diploma, National Diploma in Design
Alma materUniversity of London 55, Chelsea School of Art, London, 1954
OccupationArtist

Her painting "Dancers" was acquired by Elbert G. Mathews, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria in the 1960s, recognizing its cultural significance. Ugbodaga-Ngu held various roles, from teaching to lecturing at universities and operating her studio. She also served as a state adviser during FESTAC in 1975 and later became a lecturer at the University of Benin.[3][4][5][6]

Ugbodaga-Ngu died in 1996.[1]

References
  1. "Clara Ugbodaga-Ngu, Abstract (1960)". University of Birmingham. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  2. Babah, Chinedu (2017-02-03). "NGU Etso Ugbodaga". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  3. James, Sule Ameh (2023-07-26). "Clara Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu's Many Roles in Nigeria's Modernist Art Scene". post. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  4. "Bonhams : Clara Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu (Nigerian, 1921-1996) Dancers". www.bonhams.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  5. "Rare work by the African artist Clara Etso Ugodaga-Ngu comes to Bonhams". South African Art Times. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  6. "Artwork by Clara Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu, Dancers, Made of oil on board in 2023 | Dancer, Snapshots, Sale artwork". Pinterest. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
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