Chukwuemeka Okpara1, Emeka Aniago2 & Tochukwu Felicia Okpara3
1Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Fine & Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
2Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Theatre & Film Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
ORCID id 0000-0003-3194-1463. Email Id: emekaaniago@gmail.com
3Lecturer, Dept. of Fine & Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Volume 12, Number 6, 2020 I Full Text PDF
DOI: 10.21659/rupkatha.v12n6.05
Abstract
This paper analytically discusses the efficacy of Obiora Udechukwu’s eight paintings particularly their commonality in projecting humanity universal common, pervading melancholy consciousness, and their propensity to activate effectual catharsis. This paper also discusses how these eight paintings provide cognitive channels through which plausible interpretive attempt at psychoanalysis of Udechukwu in relation to the paintings can be attained. We are adopting interpretive approach in our attempt at coming up with plausible deductions and extrapolations of the embedded significations in the paintings. To deepen our purview on efficacy of these paintings as stimuli for emotion activation, we shall apply select theories explaining contexts of melancholy consciousness, effectual catharsis and cognitive channels of psychoanalysis in relation to paintings as texts. In the end, our interpretations indicate that Udechukwu’s techniques in these paintings create perpetual atmosphere subsuming consciousness of universally acknowledged debilitating agonies resulting from wars.
Keywords: consciousness, efficacy, melancholy, metaphor, Obiora Udechukwu, painting