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The artist has won prizes and awards
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The artist has been published in the media, radio or TV press
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The artist's works have been noticed by the editorial staff
Professional Artist
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Young Talent
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The artist is under 30 years old
Biography
Eric Odartey Cruickshank, professionally known as "lines being," is a versatile and self-taught artist from Accra, Ghana. He pursued his education at Takoradi Technical University in the western region of Ghana, where he honed his skills and cultivated his passion for art.
Cruickshank's artistic journey is characterized by his adeptness in executing everyday contemporary art across various media, ranging from wet to dry. His artworks serve as a documentation of social, cultural, and political affiliations, portraying the evolving landscape of society.
For Cruickshank, every line holds significance and tells a unique story. Whether thick, straight, curved, wavy, spiral, or faint and broken, each line conveys a distinct message and contributes to the overall narrative of his artwork. He believes in the intrinsic relationship between lines and human figures, drawing inspiration and ideas from the patterns found within lines. Through his art, Cruickshank explores the expression of mood and feelings, utilizing lines as a medium to convey emotive depth.
In his artistic journey, Cruickshank draws inspiration from renowned figures in the art world, including Vincent van Gogh, Kerry James Marshall, Egon Schiele, and Amoako Boafo, a Ghanaian contemporary artist. These role models and mentors have played a significant role in shaping Cruickshank's artistic vision and approach.
As "lines being," Eric Odartey Cruickshank continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art, using lines as a vehicle for storytelling and exploration of human experience. His artworks resonate with audiences, offering glimpses into the complexities of life and the intricacies of human emotion.
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Nationality:
GHANA
- Date of birth : 2000
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Ghanaian Contemporary Artists
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Education
2021 - 2023
High National Diploma in Art ,Takoradi Technical university
Takoradi,
Western region,
Ghana
Artist value certified
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Achievements
Permanent Collections
2020
Nh19 Walls
Ballynahinch, County down,
United Kingdom
2020
The Ditaucollection
South Africa
Publications & Press
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Added Apr 20, 2021
When art calls us we respond....
My obedience to the principles of arts has kept me growing to be a better version of myself 😊😊😊
Added May 7, 2020
Eric Odartey’s Biography
Eric Odartey Cruickshank,professionally known as “lines being “ is a versatile and self taught artist born in Accra,Ghana in the year 2000. Currently (2020) a student of Odorgono Senior High School offering Visual arts as a course
.He developed the aptitude and creativity for the execution of everyday contemporary art and works in various media’s ranging from wet to dry.
Being a celebrated and an award winning hyper-realistic artist,a contemporary artist and a conceptual artist aims with great achievements and titles. Notable amongst his awards is the “Best Unique Talent ,WTB awards ” initiated by high school Tv. Amongst his artworks are famous people example is a portrait of the late Kofi Annan.
He aims at projecting black identity worldwide through the use of lines in his art pieces. Every line according to Eric tells him something distinctive ,be it thick ,straight,curve wavy,spiral or even faint and broken. He believes that there’s a strong relation between lines and human figures as the insights and idea originated from the line patterns on the palm which symbolizes identity and tree backs . Lines do express mood and feelings.
Amongst his role models and mentors in the art world is Amoako Boafo- a Ghanaian contemporary artist based in Vienna,Austria.
Reviews and comments
Thanks for recognizing the detail and craftsmanship in my work, I truly appreciate your kind words.
Amazing art work!!!!!!!!👏👏👏
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