"The Artist's Odyssey”. 11” x 8-1/2” coffee table book contains 200 plus pages of photographs of my artworks dating from 1957 to the present. Available; Ebook & Paperbacks, POD http://a.co/bmAXHSG The Artist Statement Mr. Morrow is an Artist, Author and Freelance-Photographer. He was born in Chicago, 1933. His family later moved to Buchanan, Michigan. As a kid, he was continually told what he could not do because of his race. It was a very frustrating time of his life. However, at the age of nine, a Pullman Porter named Mr. Ross gave him a book which was the bio of an African-American, Matthew Henson, an American explorer. This changed the course of his life. It freed his mind to believe that he could do or be whatever he desired to do. At age 17, living with his mother and six younger siblings, he convinced his mother he could help her more if she would sign a consent for him to join the U. S. Army. He assured her that while in the military he would continue his education. Shortly after basic training, he heard of the so call police-action taking place in Korea. Like many other adventure seeking young soldiers, Curtis Morrow volunteered for duties there not realizing the reality of a war. After 9 months of combat service on the frontline, 2 purple hearts, and other combat related metals, 2 ½ years as a U. S. Paratrooper station in Southern Japan.. In 1954 Mr. Morrow was honorable discharged from U. S. Army. Online interviews @; U-tube:> http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qw7zqvlPEXY On his return to America, he attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago from 1957 to 1959. He later studied under Professor Augusta Nall, an instructor at the Washington Park Community Center.. Morrow was grateful that he was chosen as his understudy. He credits Professor Nall with not only teaching the fundamental of art but how to live and think like an artist. After 4 years under the tutelage of Gus Nall, Morrow relocated to New York to develop his own style. While there (1962 to 1965) he became disillusioned with the social and political situation. It was during the this time, Morrow decided to relocate to Ghana, West Africa. He lived in Ghana for eleven (11) years, 1965 to 1976. After being adopted and renamed, (Kojo-Achampong) by an Ashanti Paramount Chief, Nana Kwaku Duah. Mr. Morrow was introduced to the art of jewelry making by carving traditional jewelry from cow-horns and ivory. Learning this trade not only enabled him to earn a living but also to employ several Ghanaian who in turn taught him their traditional customs and languages. On his return to America in 1976, Mr. Morrow aka “Kojo,” applied his carving skill into wax-carving of jewelry designs, known as; jewelry model-making gand lost wax casting http://www.amazon.com/My-Sankofa-ebook/dp/B006OV0D6K/ref=pd_rhf_cr_p_img_2 After 35 years of jewelry designing and lost-wax casting, I have returned to my first love, oil painting and photography.” Now, in my 80 plus years, I plan to spend the remaining of my years, cataloging my works of art & photography. Visit; ARTIST’S ODYSSEY.” See Slideshow for texts and picture books contents below https://youtu.be/svRNoXNDSTg Each picture book contains 200 pages of the Artist's arts & travel-photos from 1966 to the present date 2016. Enjoy. & SHARE. Curtis "Kojo" Morrow Artist, Author, Photographer Put Your Content Here. [#]Join Email List

'Kocoa' (Original art by Curtis Kojo Morrow)

In 1965 (while living in Africa & thereafter) I found myself in a position where I was solely depending on the art of craftsmanship, craving cow-horns, ivory & etc) for my livelihood not only support myself but to provide employment for 2 to 3 other people; which I manage to do. Now whenever I am asked or consider the idea of exhibiting in art fairs & etc; the question become is it, or would it be for MONEY or ENTERTAINMENT for others? Sure, the creation of custom designed jewelry was always a WIN WIN, but that was 35 years ago… As for the visual art paintings, that’s another thing? It’s a labor of love. ;-) As is photography for my enjoyment only. Sadly there’s times when in need of something to paint on, semi-finish paintings are painted over, as have been practice by fellow artist for centuries.

 

But then on occasion they’re purchased.



'Kocoa' (Original art by Curtis Kojo Morrow): Due to special requests I have decided to include Portraitures of seniors,, attached is a few works either finish, or in progress. Would appreciate your opinions..

MIDNIGHT OIL: On awakening (11:45am) I see a notice informing me that it's a🤔🤩live at: To Be Continue.. Btw; when painting a non-commission work of art, I am usually impressed by an image(s) so I have no idea how it’ll end up.

The Artist’s Odyssey

"THE ARTIST'S ODYSSEY" Contains over 180 photos of my creative-arts, dating from the late 1960’s to the present 2018, as E-books, & PAPERBACK ON DEMAND, the Photo-Album is an INSPIRATION for other artists. Check it out:: http://a.co/9jMkGOn Enjoy, Share & be inspired..

REMINISCING MY ENTREPRENUERING DAYS:   My worse fear on returning to America after living and earnings a living in west-Africa eleven (11) years as a jewelry-craftsman were to depend on someone or organization for a job.. And All praises to the Creator, it wasn't necessary.. Thanks to the wisdom of a dear friend, Dr. Margaret Burroughs who during one of her visits to Ghana, I enquired as to could I earn a living as a craftsman when I return to America?    "Kojo, no one gonna give you a job unless you've been authenticated, so your best bet is to do as you have done here (Africa) MAKE YOUR OWN JOB. which eased my mind on the matter.   1st task was to seek out Afro-centric minded Americans that supported Black Artists & their Artworks. Long story shorten;   Check out "MY SANKOFA" or "THE ARTIST'S ODYSSEY.” Or both For details amazon.com:    ALSO; https://youtu.be/nCnoufPL3yM    If only it; “www"

was around 50 years ago. :-( LoL  *******

Miss Dee Alexandra; Serenade African Festival of the Arts; Reminiscing 2008 Photograph By: Curtis Kojo Morrow, Artist, Author, Retired Jewelry- Designer. Who can ask for more. :-) https://youtu.be/nCnoufPL3yM

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